In our last visit I shared how my mother lived out Psalm 78. She taught her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren principles and truths from God’s Word and shared her “faith…
The most basic forum for evangelism and discipleship is the family. When God gave the Law, He commanded Israel’s forefathers to teach it to their children “so the next generation would…
It takes the wisdom and grace of God to learn how to grow old and stay useful! God never planned for Christians to vegetate beyond a certain age. Read Titus 2:1-8…
I have been sharing recently about the importance of passing on a spiritual legacy to the next generation and subsequent generations. I shared some thoughts about family life that I learned…
Being a pastor, I normally take note of references in the Bible that refer to shepherds. Pastor means shepherd. So it’s not surprising when I came to verse 72 of Psalm 78…
I recently had the privilege and joy of participating in the wedding of one of my grandsons. Among other things they asked me to present what marriage is all about…
In our last visit I began elaborating on some thoughts I shared at my grandson’s recent wedding. I began by pointing out that there is more than a mere physical dimension…
In our study of what is involved in marriage as God designed it we’ve considered the physical and rational dimensions of marriage. In his book, The Song of Songs, Solomon vividly…
As we continue our study of what is involved in marriage as God designed it, let me just say, since my wife and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary, I know…
In our study of marriage as God designed it we’ve discovered there are physical, rational, romantic/emotional and social dimensions to marriage. They’re all important. In John 3 we are introduced to…
The Bible has much to say about life. It discusses how life was created, how it was impacted by the disobedience of man, and how God provided a new way…
The Secret of a quality life, especially in marriage, is what I see as the focus of what you find in Ephesians 5:1-6:4. As Paul amplifies this focus he develops…
Some people seem to have a special marriage and family life. You might wonder what goes into making that happen. If you take Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:1-6:4 seriously you…
As we’ve studied Ephesians 5:1-6:4 using the focus and amplify approach I identified the focus as: The secret of a quality life, especially in marriage. Thinking about it some more…
We have been studying Ephesians 5:1-6:4 and have found that God wants us to discover and experience the secret of a quality life, especially in marriage. In these verses you…
We’ve studied Ephesians 5:1-6:4 and done a focus and amplify study of these verses. In our study I noticed that the term “children” is mentioned 4 times in these verses. …
To experience a quality life in marriage and family you need the foundation of a quality life in the family of faith. This truth is developed in Ephesians 5:1-21. The…
In our study of Ephesians 5:1-21 we have seen that to experience a quality life in marriage and family you need to have the foundation of a quality life in…
When you look at how Paul describes what a healthy marriage and family looks like the picture is clear. Look again at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. He begins with the injunction that…
Let’s look again at Ephesians 5:21-6:4 and note something that is often forgotten. When it says wives are to submit to their husbands, Paul is addressing the wives, not the…
When you think of idolatry what comes to your mind? I usually think of statues of false gods worshipped by people. Paul puts a broader application to the concept of…
When people think of living a holy life they often think that would require retreating from the real world. You might conclude the same when reading what Paul says in…
One of the fascinating truths of Ephesians 5:1 – 6:4 is that we are to be a people in process of growth at all times, especially in our relationships. We…
In studying about marriage in Ephesians 5:21-33 you notice something surprising. In the middle of specific instructions for wives and husbands Paul injects a verse that at first seems to…
Do you know what the oldest institution is in the Bible? If you go back to Genesis 2 you will find it is the institution of marriage. Paul quotes that…
What does it mean to “honor your father and mother” as instructed in Ephesians 6:2?What if your parents have lived in such a way that they do not deserve to…
Fathers have a special opportunity to equip their children for living a life that pleases God. In many families Mothers assume this responsibility. Not that they shouldn’t be a vital…
To better understand a portion of the Bible it’s good to check cross-references that deal with the same subject. Colossians 3:18-21 deals with marriage and family issues with the same…
When studying a given portion of the Bible it is always good to look into what other portions might have to say on the same subject. In studying marriage and…
Let me suggest looking at a cross-reference to what Ephesians 5:21-6:4 says about the responsibility of husbands. You will find some challenging information in 1 Peter 3:7. “Husbands, in the…