Tag: parents
Biblical Principle #343: Joshua Built a Memorial for the Jordan Crossing
Biblical Principles List Principle Joshua set up a twelve-stone memorial to God’s miracle of parting the Jordan River, just as God commanded Joshua. Explanation We previously established how Israel miraculously crossed the Jordan River, during its flood season, on dry ground, by GOD’s miracle. GOD knew it would be critical for the Israelites to continue…
Biblical Principle #307: Israel to Respect the Aged
Biblical Principles List Principle God commanded Israel to show respect for the aged. Explanation We previously established that GOD commanded Israel to honor their father and mother. This detailed instruction was also generally extended towards all older people. 32 You shall rise before the gray-headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear…
Biblical Principle #306: Israel to Respect Parents
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses emphasized God’s expectation that children are to respect their parents. Explanation GOD had first instructed the Israelites to honor their father and mother as part of the ten commandments at Mount Sinai. But the Law repeated the principle, along with additional details, on multiple occasions thereafter: 16…
Biblical Principle #286: Law of Moses Forbid Incest
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses forbid incest and unhealthy sexual relationships with close family members. Explanation The Law of Moses provided the following restrictions against sexual relations with close relatives. (As you read these, remember that we previously established that, biblically, “shame” means the natural human embarrassment one feels by the realization…
Biblical Principle #285: Israelite Prostitution Forbidden
Biblical Principles List Principle The Law of Moses forbid prostitution, including prostitution associated with idolatry. Explanation Parents were forbidden from giving their daughters over to a life of prostitution. 29 You shall not profane your daughter to prostitute her; so the land shall not go a whoring, and the land be filled with iniquity. Leviticus…
Biblical Principle #256: Israel’s Punishment for Parental Assault
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, an Israelite who hit their father of mother was put to death. Explanation Under the Law of Moses, GOD gave strict instructions about Israelites honoring their father and mother. If an Israelite hit their father or mother, they were to be put to death: 15 He…
Church Notes: Father’s Day 2012—Jesus’ References to God the Father
These are my notes for our church meeting on 6/17/2012. Leader: Russ Farmer Assignment Think of verses where Jesus referred to God as his Father…how did he speak of God? Prepare to share the verses and comment on what we should learn from these.
December 19 – 2 Timothy: Paul’s Final Letter
Reading 2 Tim. 1:1-4:22 Devotional It seems that Paul was once again arrested and had to stand trial, and was apparently sentenced to death as a result of his defense of the gospel. Secular history affirms that Paul died a martyr’s death (a martyr is someone who is killed for a cause—in this case, for…
October 21 – Jesus, the Wise Young Boy
Reading Matt. 2:1-23 Luke 2:39-52 Devotional Some period of time (probably around 6 months) after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Magi from the east came to visit “the king of the Jews“. The Magi were sorcerers, magicians or wizards, from a country in the east (probably Persia). They were familiar with the prophecies of the…