Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry

Memory Verse Lesson 737 Ephesians 6: 1, 2 Main Text Ephesians 6: 1 -9

The Family at a glance God has given responsibilities to every member of the

First Commandment with a Promise What does God expect from children in their relationship

What children must Curse not do to their parents Despise Neglect Beat Disobey Disrespect

Samuel (1 Samuel 2: 11, 20, 26; 3: 19) Esther (Esther 2: 10, 11,

Good and godly parents Provoke not their children to wrath Ephesians 6: 4 Bring

At School and Church Expectations Outside The Home Punctuality, Obedience to school rules, Respect

According to How does God expect us to serve? • With fear and Trembling

Are we supposed to obey masters who are not born again? Yes, we obey

When you become a leader… Do not threaten those subordinates Ephesians 6: 9 Do

Questions 1. What is the expectation of God as youths relate with their parents

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Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada

Memory Verse Lesson 737 Ephesians 6: 1, 2 Main Text Ephesians 6: 1 -9

The Family at a glance God has given responsibilities to every member of the family Let’s start by answering a few questions… Whose responsibility are the following? Obey Guide Train Provide Respect Instruct

First Commandment with a Promise What does God expect from children in their relationship to their parents and leaders? Obey them because it is right V. 1 Honour them for our wellness and longevity V. 2 Obey them in the Lord in all things as long as it is not contrary to the law of God Colossians 3: 20

What children must Curse not do to their parents Despise Neglect Beat Disobey Disrespect Ignore Exodus 21: 15; 2 Timothy 3: 1, 2

Samuel (1 Samuel 2: 11, 20, 26; 3: 19) Esther (Esther 2: 10, 11, 20) s of Godly dren Rechabites ( Jeremiah 35: 18, 19) Philip’s daughters (Acts 21: 8, 9) Jesus Christ, our perfect example obeyed His Heavenly Father (John 8: 28, 29)

Good and godly parents Provoke not their children to wrath Ephesians 6: 4 Bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord Ephesians 6: 4 Discipline children with love and compassion Proverbs 29: 15 Train up their children in the way he should go: Proverbs 22: 6

At School and Church Expectations Outside The Home Punctuality, Obedience to school rules, Respect for teachers, No exam malpractice, and Good participation in class. Places of work Titus 2: 9, 10; Romans 12: 11 Punctuality and Diligence Give correct information, Don’t falsify records, and Obey superiors Avoid confrontation and follow due process in resolving conflicts. Society at Large Be a good ambassador for Christ (Acts 11: 26)

According to How does God expect us to serve? • With fear and Trembling • Not with Eyeservice • Not as menpleasers • With singleness of heart • With complete and sincere submission:

Are we supposed to obey masters who are not born again? Yes, we obey them because of Christ Our complete obedience brings glory to God (verses 5, 7) God put them over us, hence, it is the will of God that we obey them (verse 6) Joseph under Portiphar However if they ask us to commit sin, we MUST SAY NO E. g. Daniel under King Nebuchadnezer

When you become a leader… Do not threaten those subordinates Ephesians 6: 9 Do not cheat your subordinates Leviticus 19: 13 Do not forget that we will give account Colossians 4: 1 Do not delay people’s salary Leviticus 19: 13 Do not deal unfairly with anyone Ephesians 6: 9

Questions 1. What is the expectation of God as youths relate with their parents and teachers? 2. Mention children who obeyed or disobeyed their parents in the Scriptures 3. How should Christian youths obey their masters and teachers? 4. Why should Christian youths obey their masters and teachers? 5. Why does God command masters to