8th Jan 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Chose By God To Command Our Children To Keep The Way Of The Lord| Ian
8th Jan 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Chose By God To Command Our Children To Keep The Way Of The Lord | Ian Robson For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The service included worship, praise, and a dedication service for several children. The speaker prayed for the dedicated children, asking God to guide them to know Jesus Christ, repent, and live lives that bring glory to God. The message emphasized that the church should pray for its children and young people, trusting in God's grace and guidance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Singing of God's gloryThe service begins with a congregational song celebrating the great things God has done through His Son.
A call to celebrate and praiseThe congregation sings songs of celebration, expressing a desire to praise the Lord with their whole hearts and hands.
Approaching God's throne with gratitudeThe speaker invites the congregation to draw near to God, reflecting on His leadership and reading Psalm 47 to acknowledge Him as King.
Dedication of the children to ChristThe speaker dedicates a group of babies and young children to Jesus Christ, praying they grow to know Him, be baptized in the Spirit, and shine His light.
Children as precious gifts from HeavenEvery child is a planned provision from God rather than an accident, and dedicating them brings richness to the church.
The divine calling to command our childrenReflecting on Abraham, the speaker explains that God chooses parents specifically so they may command their children and household to keep the way of the Lord through righteousness and justice.
Being a fearer of God through sacrificeUsing the example of Abraham being willing to return Isaac to God, the speaker explains that fearing God means not being attached to anything on earth more than Him.
The command to teach the fear of the LordDrawing from Deuteronomy, the speaker emphasizes that parents must pray for and instill a fear of God in their children so they may learn not to sin.Deuteronomy 4:10
Modeling faith and obedience by exampleThe speaker shares his personal story of leaving a stable career on the railways to follow God's call without knowing the destination, much like Abraham.
Instilling faith and gratitude in childrenWe must teach our children to be thankful for what we have and to go to God with their problems, rather than taking blessings for granted.
Teaching obedience through the example of AbrahamParents should teach children to obey from a young age, following Abraham's example of obeying God without questioning.
The power of a revelation about GodThrough Melchizedek, Abraham received a revelation that God is the possessor of Heaven and Earth, which allowed him to stand firm against the temptations of worldly wealth.
Leading children into the baptism of the Holy SpiritParents should not be content with their children just being saved; they must pray for and lead them into the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome a corrupt generation.
The importance of being grounded in God's WordParents must teach children to love and know the Scriptures while avoiding legalism, which can be prevented by a life filled with the Holy Spirit.
Introduction to the book 'O My Sons'An announcement and reflection on a book of letters from Zach Poonen to his sons, focusing on building a foundation of faith, humility, and pure love.
