A common misconception out there is that, since God created us all – then all of us are his children, “children of God”. Nothing could be further from the truth, actually. The normal human is actually born into a state of separation from God. Romans 3:23 – for all have sinned and fall short of […]
Ephesians 6:1-9. Children and Parents
Children and Parents Ephesians 6:1-9 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF CHILDREN AND PARENTS How do you view “children”? _______________________________________________________________ An “old” imperative for children: ____________________________________________________________ Why? _______________________________________________________________________________ Looking at one of the Ten Commandments: _____________________________________________________ A promise from the Lord. What does “promise” mean to you? _________________________________________ In this a […]
Ephesians 5:1-14. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 5:1-14 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT How does verse one, continue the theme from the preceding section? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you find the opening phrases of verses one and two truly “amazing”? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What model is given for living […]
Ephesians 4:17-32. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 4:17-32 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT What does the “so . . .” indicate at the beginning of this passage? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Paul is insistent concerning: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Why does he offer this strong insistence against a Gentile lifestyle? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ […]
Logs
My 3 year old grandson, Levi, was busily building log contraptions on the floor of our living room after Christmas. Two little older cousins were also there playing. We adults were chatting at the dining table nearby. Out of the blue Levi says, “Hey guys, did you know that Jesus died on a cross for […]
Issues of Honor
.Ephesians 6:1-4 Both the Jewish and Greek-Roman writers agreed that children from the ages 1 to 13 needed to honor and obey their parents. To honor one’s parents was to not bring shame on them in a godly society (Deut. 21:18-21). To honor was very synonymous with obeying them. In Luke 2:41-52 we find the […]
Being Jesus “With Skin On” for Children
Written to adults in Children’s Church Ministries. [Editor’s note: This article is published here because it shows how adults can “be Jesus with skin on” – truly being “little Christs”, as the term “Christian” implies. The follower of Christ aims to mature daily …to be more and more like Christ. The pictures are of the […]