Becoming Like Children and Learning From Them - Zac Poonen
சிறு பிள்ளைகளை போல் ஆகி அவர்களிடம் கற்றுக்கொள்ளுதல் Dates : 14th,15th and 16th January 2017 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) Theme: Growing in Heavenly wisdom
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that children are a gift from the Lord and that parents must train them to be spiritually equipped, comparing them to arrows for a warrior to fight Satan. Beyond physical education, the core message stresses building deep fellowship with children, advising parents to approach them with friendship rather than strict control, and to model humility in their own lives.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Children are a gift from the LordChildren are given freely by God according to His choice, not because we deserve them, and we must accept them with gratitude.Psalm 127:3–5
Children as arrows in the hand of a warriorParents must train their children from a young age to fight spiritual enemies like Satan, the flesh, and the world.
The serious responsibility of raising children properlyUnlike in the Old Testament, New Testament elders must bring up their children properly to avoid dishonoring God's name.
Practical advice for parentsParents should not blindly defend their children when corrected, but rather build genuine friendship and fellowship with them.
Turning the hearts of fathers to the childrenA lack of quality time leads to emotional distance, fulfilling Malachi's warning that family relationships must be restored to avoid a curse.
Dedication versus lifelong trainingDedicating a child in church takes moments, but proper training takes twenty years to teach them the fear of God and prevent them from going astray.
Learning spiritual truths from babiesGod reveals His truth to babies, and spiritual growth requires becoming smaller and more humble in character like a child.
The innocence and dependence of a childA baby does not become proud when praised, holds no bitterness, and depends entirely on its parents, showing the true nature of the kingdom of heaven.
A little child shall lead themIn the ultimate kingdom of God, true spiritual leadership is found in those who possess the humility of a little child.
Bringing children forward for dedicationThe speaker invites parents to bring their children forward so the church can pray for them.
Praying for protection and wisdom for the parentsThe congregation prays that each child will come to know the Lord early in life, be protected from harm, and that parents receive wisdom.
