Hubli Conference – January 2020
“Blessed Are The Pure In Heart” (Matt: 5:8)
"ಶುದ್ಧ ಹೃದಯವುಳ್ಳವರು ಧನ್ಯರು" (ಮತ್ತಾಯ 5:8)
Session 8 - Bringing Up Our Children For The Lord - Zac Poonen
8) ದೇವರಿಗಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸುವುದು - ಝ್ಯಾಕ್ ಪೂನನ್
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Summary
The sermon focuses on the responsibility of raising children for the Lord, drawing from the Beatitudes, specifically the blessing of having a pure heart. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual nurturing and guiding children in their faith journey.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Praying for childrenThe congregation begins by praying for a few children, reflecting Jesus' constant love and desire to bless them.
Receiving a child is receiving JesusJesus taught that just as receiving an apostle in His name is receiving Him, welcoming a little child into your home is also receiving Jesus Himself.
The responsibility of raising childrenParents are given children by the Lord to bring them up for Him, yet many Christians are far more concerned about losing money than about their children developing bad habits.
Why we must be strict with our childrenChildren inherit a corrupt flesh from Adam that leads to quarrelling, lying, and bad habits, requiring parents to be strict to protect them.
Mercy and discipline like our Heavenly FatherJust as our Heavenly Father shows us mercy while also disciplining us to teach us lessons, parents must balance forgiveness with correction.
The proof of God's love through disciplineThe Lord disciplines and reproves those He loves, proving that a lack of correction indicates a lack of love.Revelation 3:19
The promise of training a childProverbs 22:6 promises that training a child properly from a young age ensures they will not depart from it when they are old, though the opposite is true if left uncorrected.Proverbs 22:6
Patience with growing teenagersTeenagers transitioning into adulthood often make foolish mistakes, requiring parents to remain patient and consistently show physical affection.
Driving out foolishness with the rodProverbs 22:15 states that foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, and the rod of discipline is sometimes needed to drive it away.Proverbs 22:15
Different methods of disciplinePhysical punishment with a stick or belt should be a rare last resort, preceded by strong words and restrictions on activities.
A personal story of handling a disobedient sonWhen a teenage son secretly went to play cricket, the speaker chose not to use anger or a belt, but instead knelt down to pray and ask God where he had failed as a father.
Winning a child's heart with loveThe son later shared that this loving response helped him far more than any physical discipline, picturing how the father welcomed the prodigal son.
Closing prayer and blessingParents are encouraged to be strict when children are small and loving as they grow older, concluding with a prayer for the children to become a blessing.
Hubli Conference – January 2020
“Blessed Are The Pure In Heart” (Matt: 5:8)
"ಶುದ್ಧ ಹೃದಯವುಳ್ಳವರು ಧನ್ಯರು" (ಮತ್ತಾಯ 5:8)
Session 8 - Bringing Up Our Children For The Lord - Zac Poonen
8) ದೇವರಿಗಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸುವುದು - ಝ್ಯಾಕ್ ಪೂನನ್
Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon focuses on the responsibility of raising children for the Lord, drawing from the Beatitudes, specifically the blessing of having a pure heart. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual nurturing and guiding children in their faith journey.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Praying for childrenThe congregation begins by praying for a few children, reflecting Jesus' constant love and desire to bless them.
Receiving a child is receiving JesusJesus taught that just as receiving an apostle in His name is receiving Him, welcoming a little child into your home is also receiving Jesus Himself.
The responsibility of raising childrenParents are given children by the Lord to bring them up for Him, yet many Christians are far more concerned about losing money than about their children developing bad habits.
Why we must be strict with our childrenChildren inherit a corrupt flesh from Adam that leads to quarrelling, lying, and bad habits, requiring parents to be strict to protect them.
Mercy and discipline like our Heavenly FatherJust as our Heavenly Father shows us mercy while also disciplining us to teach us lessons, parents must balance forgiveness with correction.
The proof of God's love through disciplineThe Lord disciplines and reproves those He loves, proving that a lack of correction indicates a lack of love.Revelation 3:19
The promise of training a childProverbs 22:6 promises that training a child properly from a young age ensures they will not depart from it when they are old, though the opposite is true if left uncorrected.Proverbs 22:6
Patience with growing teenagersTeenagers transitioning into adulthood often make foolish mistakes, requiring parents to remain patient and consistently show physical affection.
Driving out foolishness with the rodProverbs 22:15 states that foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, and the rod of discipline is sometimes needed to drive it away.Proverbs 22:15
Different methods of disciplinePhysical punishment with a stick or belt should be a rare last resort, preceded by strong words and restrictions on activities.
A personal story of handling a disobedient sonWhen a teenage son secretly went to play cricket, the speaker chose not to use anger or a belt, but instead knelt down to pray and ask God where he had failed as a father.
Winning a child's heart with loveThe son later shared that this loving response helped him far more than any physical discipline, picturing how the father welcomed the prodigal son.
Closing prayer and blessingParents are encouraged to be strict when children are small and loving as they grow older, concluding with a prayer for the children to become a blessing.
