Understanding Your Partner and Raising Godly Children - Zac Poonen - June 29, 2013

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The sermon emphasizes that the purpose of a Christian home is to be a foretaste of the Kingdom of God, reflecting God's image. This requires recognizing the interdependence of husband and wife, as both are needed to fully reflect Christ. Furthermore, the speaker discusses submission, drawing parallels between Christ's voluntary submission to the Father and a wife's calling to follow that example, contrasting this with the world's pervasive spirit of rebellion against authority.

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Reflecting the Image of God TogetherGod created male and female so that neither alone could fully reflect His image, making husband and wife dependent on each other to display Christ in the home.Genesis 1:27

The Glory of Submission and Equal StandingJust as Christ is equal to the Father yet voluntarily submitted to Him, the wife is equal to the husband and chooses submission to keep the spirit of rebellion out of the home.1 Corinthians 11:3

The Wise Woman Builds Her HouseBecause Satan's kingdom is marked by rebellion, the wise woman demonstrates the spirit of submission, which acts as a primary defense in keeping darkness away from the family.Proverbs 14:1

How God Uses Trials to Build CharacterGod sometimes allows trials and messengers of Satan to humble us and make us strong, much like physical workouts build bodily strength.2 Corinthians 12:1

Avoiding Pretense and DeceptionLying and pretense, such as hiding things from a spouse or pretending to be more wholehearted than we are, open the door to Satan's kingdom of darkness.

Clearing Anger Before You PrayUnresolved anger between a husband and wife hinders their prayers, making it vital to settle matters and seek forgiveness immediately.Matthew 5:22

Living with the Weaker VesselHusbands must honor their wives and understand their sensitive, nurturing nature as designed by God, or else their prayers will be hindered.1 Peter 3:7

Fitting Together Like Two HalvesGod purposefully creates husbands and wives as different opposites so they can provide a balanced, three-dimensional perspective on life situations.

The Purpose of Marriage Is Godly OffspringGod unites husband and wife so they can raise godly children, moving beyond mere instruction to living out an authentic Christian example.Malachi 2:15

Asking God for Wisdom in ParentingParents who lack wisdom in raising children can ask God in faith, and He will generously supply it without scolding them for their mistakes.

Recording God's Miracles as an InheritanceParents should keep a record of answered prayers and miraculous interventions in their home to pass on as a faith-strengthening inheritance to their children.

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