Lesson 1: evidences of salvation to look for in your children:
Note: parts 1-3 are from Part I.
(Part 1) godly sorrow
(Part 2) spiritual fruit
(Part 3) spiritual hunger and thirst
(Part 4) spiritual __________________________ (Matthew 11:25, 13:11, 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:7-14).
(Part 5) perseverance _____________ ____________ (James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, Matthew 13:21).
(Part 6) not habitually ______________________ (1 John 1:6, 8, 3:6-9).
(Part 7) __________________ (1 John 2:3-5, 3:7).
Lesson 2: focus on ______ ____________ when evidences are lacking.
Family Worship Guide
Day 1: Read Matthew 11:25, 13:11, 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:7-14, James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, Matthew 13:21 Why do some people understand spiritual truths, but others do not? What can we do to strive to better understand spiritual truths? How can we try to determine if our children understand spiritual truths? We don't like to see our children suffer, but what is one of the benefits of seeing them go through trials?
Day 2: Read 1 John 1:6, 8, 3:6-9, 1 John 2:3-5, 3:7 How can it be true that we don't stop sinning on this side of heaven, but at the same time Scripture says habitually disobedient people are not Christians? Similarly, we don't perfectly obey on this side of heaven, but at the same time Scripture says that Christians are obedient, so how can this be? In other words, discuss the balance for both of these situations.
Day 3: Read John 4:13-15, 6:35, 66, Luke 6:21, 25, 1 John 2:15, John 3:19 What is the temptation for parents when we don't see evidences of salvation in our children's lives? What is the wrong approach? What is the right approach? |
