RLCF Spring Conference 2009: 'True Godliness'
https://rlcf.church/media/series/true-godliness
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http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that raising children is a sacred trust from God, requiring faith from parents, similar to how Moses' parents protected him. The speaker emphasizes that every child is a gift from God, and parents must treat their children as such, recognizing that receiving a child in Jesus' name is equivalent to receiving Christ. Furthermore, while children teach us humility, the process of raising them requires continuous prayer and discipline to overcome sin's nature.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does presenting a child to the Lord mean?Presenting a child to the Lord is like baptism or offering a living sacrifice; it means placing the child on God's altar and recognizing they belong to Him.
The faith of Moses' parentsMoses' parents had the faith to defy the king's command and place their baby in the river, trusting God to care for him.
How one person's faith helps anotherScripture shows numerous instances where one person's faith, such as a parent's or friends', produces results and brings deliverance for someone else.
Taking this child and nursing him for MePharaoh's daughter told Moses' mother to nurse the child for her, mirroring how God tells parents to raise their children for Him with the promise of a reward.
Every child is a beautiful gift from GodEvery child is a beautiful gift from God regardless of their abilities or challenges, and receiving a child in Jesus' name means receiving Jesus Himself.
The lasting impact of early maternal trainingMoses' mother had him for only about seven years before he entered Pharaoh's palace, yet her early spiritual foundation enabled him to reject the world's honor, pleasures, and riches at age forty.
The responsibility of fathers and mothersWhile mothers spend the most time with young children, the New Testament places clear instruction and discipline responsibilities on fathers.
Teaching children respect, truthfulness, and obedienceParents must actively teach children divine principles such as respecting older people, speaking the truth strictly, and obeying their parents.
Warning from the life of JudasIgnoring small character flaws, such as minor dishonesty or disrespect in childhood, can eventually lead to devastating outcomes like those seen in Judas Iscariot.
The necessity of the Holy Spirit for parentsBecause children inherit a corrupt nature from Adam, parents desperately need the power of the Holy Spirit to raise them properly.
The context of being filled with the SpiritEphesians commands believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, which immediately results in thankfulness, mutual submission, and godly relationships within the home.Ephesians 5:18
Defending the home against spiritual attackThe devil specifically attacks relationships within the home and the teaching of children, making it vital for spiritual life to begin right there.
RLCF Spring Conference 2009: 'True Godliness'
https://rlcf.church/media/series/true-godliness
---
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that raising children is a sacred trust from God, requiring faith from parents, similar to how Moses' parents protected him. The speaker emphasizes that every child is a gift from God, and parents must treat their children as such, recognizing that receiving a child in Jesus' name is equivalent to receiving Christ. Furthermore, while children teach us humility, the process of raising them requires continuous prayer and discipline to overcome sin's nature.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does presenting a child to the Lord mean?Presenting a child to the Lord is like baptism or offering a living sacrifice; it means placing the child on God's altar and recognizing they belong to Him.
The faith of Moses' parentsMoses' parents had the faith to defy the king's command and place their baby in the river, trusting God to care for him.
How one person's faith helps anotherScripture shows numerous instances where one person's faith, such as a parent's or friends', produces results and brings deliverance for someone else.
Taking this child and nursing him for MePharaoh's daughter told Moses' mother to nurse the child for her, mirroring how God tells parents to raise their children for Him with the promise of a reward.
Every child is a beautiful gift from GodEvery child is a beautiful gift from God regardless of their abilities or challenges, and receiving a child in Jesus' name means receiving Jesus Himself.
The lasting impact of early maternal trainingMoses' mother had him for only about seven years before he entered Pharaoh's palace, yet her early spiritual foundation enabled him to reject the world's honor, pleasures, and riches at age forty.
The responsibility of fathers and mothersWhile mothers spend the most time with young children, the New Testament places clear instruction and discipline responsibilities on fathers.
Teaching children respect, truthfulness, and obedienceParents must actively teach children divine principles such as respecting older people, speaking the truth strictly, and obeying their parents.
Warning from the life of JudasIgnoring small character flaws, such as minor dishonesty or disrespect in childhood, can eventually lead to devastating outcomes like those seen in Judas Iscariot.
The necessity of the Holy Spirit for parentsBecause children inherit a corrupt nature from Adam, parents desperately need the power of the Holy Spirit to raise them properly.
The context of being filled with the SpiritEphesians commands believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, which immediately results in thankfulness, mutual submission, and godly relationships within the home.Ephesians 5:18
Defending the home against spiritual attackThe devil specifically attacks relationships within the home and the teaching of children, making it vital for spiritual life to begin right there.
