Biblical Perspectives on Parenting and Children
Explore the profound biblical perspectives on parenting and children as highlighted in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of nurturing and guiding children in the ways of the Lord. These teachings underscore the invaluable role parents play in shaping the spiritual foundation and future of their offspring, viewing children as blessings, legacies, and entrusted stewards meant to be raised in the truth and nurture of God.
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Biblical perspective of children Children are a heritage, an inheritance - they are a reward- they are a blessing- not a burden! Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3
Biblical perspective of children Children are a stewardship entrusted to parents- they are your greatest legacy Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3
Biblical perspective of parents 1. Teaching the truth of God s word: Biblical truth should be the foundation of our homes And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6 : 6-9
Biblical perspective of parents 2. Bringing children up in the nurturance and admonition of the Lord Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
Biblical perspective of parents 2. Bringing children up in the nurturance and admonition of the Lord If a man does not teach his children truth, others will teach them error. - Albert Barnes
Premise for Christian Parenting 1. Knowing God and having a personal relationship with God is crucial to our relationship with our children. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. Deut 6:6
Premise for Christian Parenting 2. Trust in the covenant keeping character of God Genesis 15
Premise for Christian Parenting 3. God is our perfect Father As God parents you, you parent your children. GOD PARENT CHILD
Premise for Christian Parenting 4. Marriage relationship: The greatest overall influence that you are going to have in parenting will not come while you are in your roles of mother and father but rather while you are in your roles of a husband and a wife.
Speaking blessings Blessings were a practice from parents to children Blessings are prophetic and irrevocable Noah blesses Shem and Japheth Gen 9:26-27 God blesses Abraham Gen 12:3; 18:18; 22:16-18 Isaac blesses his sons Gen 27 Jacob blesses each son by name
Speaking blessings The principle is clear: God has given parents the privilege and power to speak blessing upon our children to advance life, health, growth, joy and self-confidence!
Speaking promises of God Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 1. For their salvation i. It is your responsibility to expose your child to Christ ii. Be enthusiastic yourself about your life in Christ iii. Demonstrate the special place the Bible holds in your life
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 1. For their salvation Ezekiel 11: 19 Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them,and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, 20that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God 1 Timothy 2:3,4 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 1. For their salvation Refrain your voice from weeping, And your eyes from tears; For your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord, And they shall come back from the land of the enemy. 17 There is hope in your future, says the Lord, That your children shall come back to their own border. Jeremiah 31:16-17
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 2. For the love for God s word i. Teach them to apply Scriptures in their everyday lives. ii. Be conscientious to use every opportunity to talk about God s word Deut 6:7
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 2. For the love of God s word Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold ,Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 3. For wisdom and discernment i. Be an active part of their lives ii. Create an environment for discussions iii. Allow children to participate in decisions which affect the family.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 3. For wisdom and discernment iv. Role play v. Discuss what they read, focusing on the choices faced by the characters. vi. Begin to talk about attitudes towards sex, drugs and alcohol when children are young
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 3. For wisdom and discernment James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it, Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 3. For wisdom and discernment Treasures that wisdom gives: Provides direction and purpose in life Prov 3:5-6 Lead to happiness, true riches and a long life Prov 3:13-17 Insight into the character of others and protection from evil Prov 7:4-5 The wisdom they use will bring joy to you as parents Prov 10:1 It even brightens their face and appearance Ecc 8:1
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 4a. For their character as they view others: compassion, humility, gentleness and patience i. ii. Put others first in a me-first society Never too early to start our children on the path of serving and blessing others
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 4a. For their character as they view others: compassion, humility, gentleness and patience 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 4b. For their character as they view themselves: self control, diligence and their self discipline i. ii. iii. Identify behaviors & preparing for action Clear and consistent rules Setting and maintaining consistent boundaries
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 4b. For their character as they view themselves : self control, diligence and their self discipline Heb 12 :11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 5. For their spiritual protection i. Be involved in your child s life ii. Dress them for battle with the armor of God Eph 6:10-18.
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 5. For their spiritual protection 1 John 4:4 He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and he delivers them
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 6a. For their relationship with you i. ii. iii. Turn from our preaching to doing Turn from our selfishness to giving Turn from our pride to humility
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 6 a. For their relationship with you To be in your children's memories tomorrow, You have to be in their lives today. - Barbara Johnson
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 6b. For their relationship with friends i. Getting to know your child's friends ii. Guide your child to choose friends wisely 1 Cor 15:33 iii. Speak over their friends Titus 2:7
Areas to NURTURE and SPEAK BLESSINGS 7. For their life s purpose Jeremiah 29:11-13 1For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope Psalm 138:8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me
HOPE FOR THE CHILDLESS Joshua 1:9. Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you..." 1 John 5:14-15: And this is our confidence, that if we pray according to His will, He will hear us, and give us what we ask for, because our desires are in agreement with His thoughts for us. Psalm 113:9 He grants the barren woman a home, Like a joyful mother of children.
The covenant keeping God will by His grace cover up for our human failings Parenting out of fear Parenting out of faith All your children will be taught of the Lord and have great peace. Isaiah 54:13
