Zac Poonen - Child Dedication

Zac PoonenAugust 22, 201724mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Child Dedication Date: 08-20-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that raising children for the Lord is a profound gift and responsibility, comparing it to being entrusted with a valuable treasure. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest reward is seeing a child grow to live for God, and this requires the parents to be radical, wholehearted disciples of Jesus. He concludes by noting that the parents' commitment, exemplified by figures like Moses, is crucial in guiding the child away from the world's temptations: the honor of the world, the pleasures of sin, and the wealth of the world.

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Bringing up children as God's expensive giftsChildren are valuable gifts entrusted to parents by God, much like Moses was entrusted to his mother who nursed him for Pharaoh's daughter.

Seeking a godly offspringGod creates a husband and wife as one flesh because He is seeking a godly offspring, which requires unity between the parents.Malachi 2:15

The sanctifying effect of one believing parentAn unbelieving husband or wife is set apart through their believing spouse, bringing God's protection and blessing upon the children.

Training up a child with lasting promisesProverbs 22:6 promises that if you train a child in the way they should go, when they are old they will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6

Moses' rejections and early upbringingMoses rejected the world's honor, the passing pleasures of sin, and the wealth of Egypt, values instilled by his mother during his early childhood.

Sincere faith without hypocrisyTimothy's sincere, non-hypocritical faith was first in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, showing that real faith is transmitted beyond just academic Bible knowledge.2 Timothy 1:5

Inspiring faith through real-life experiencesJust as biblical figures trusted God in difficult storms and trials, parents should record and share everyday miracles and answers to prayer to inspire faith in their children.

Dedication of CoryThe speaker prays for Cory, asking God to grant wisdom to the parents to bring her up in the fear of God.

Dedication of RihannaPrayer is offered for Rihanna that she may be born again early in life and protected from harm.

Dedication of RohanRohan is dedicated to the Lord with prayers for protection, spiritual growth, and parental wisdom.

Dedication of NoahNoah is dedicated in prayer to be a blessing in the home and church.

Dedication of JosephThe congregation commits Joseph to the Lord, praying for his protection and a life that glorifies God.

Dedication of EdenEden is dedicated to Jesus with prayers for early salvation and parental guidance.

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