God Has A Plan For Your Children - Zac Poonen
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that parents must view their children as God's beautiful gifts, believing that God has a special purpose for each one, regardless of gender, appearance, or perceived ability. Drawing from the story of Moses' parents, he argues that faith—believing in God's plan despite overwhelming odds—is crucial for raising children to withstand the spiritual dangers of the world. He concludes by noting that God honors faith, which leads to a life of service and discipleship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seeing God's purpose in childrenThe speaker turns to Hebrews 11 to highlight how Moses' parents hid him by faith, believing God had a purpose for him despite the king's edict.
Rejecting non-Christian prejudiceParents must not view daughters or children with disabilities with disappointment or heathen prejudice, but recognize that God creates each one.
Raising children with faith in a dark worldJust as Moses' parents defied Pharaoh without fear, parents today must have faith that God will protect their children from the evil in the world.
Aquila and Priscilla as tentmakers and believersPaul met the godly couple Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth where they worked as tentmakers and were drawn to Christ through his life and testimony.
Correcting Apollos with accurate doctrinePriscilla and Aquila took the eloquent preacher Apollos aside to explain the way of God more accurately because he only knew John's baptism.Acts 18:24
The fruit of a godly upbringingPriscilla's deep knowledge of the scriptures likely came from parents who valued her as a daughter and taught her the Word of God from childhood.
Hosting house churches and risking livesPriscilla and Aquila hosted a house church in Rome and even risked their lives for the Apostle Paul, showing the vital role of a wholehearted wife.
Insist on children reading the BibleChildren and teenagers must be encouraged to read the Bible from a very young age so that generation after generation will continue to know the Lord.
