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Feb 24, 2008

Words of a Family Man

Passage: John 19:26-27

Preacher: Keith Duff

Series:Famous Last Words

Keywords: words, family, man, model, son, honor, responsibility, disciple, famous, last, words

Summary:

Words of a Family Man John 19:26-27 1. Jesus was a model son a. Jesus was about the business of saving the world, but he was not too busy for his family. b. The perfect man sets an example for children to honor their parents. c. Our spiritual responsibilities do not supersede our family responsibilities 2. If Jesus had time to honor his parents then so do you. a. No one is ever released from this sacred obligation. b. When you can't do anything else for the people you love, you can at least tell them, "I love you." c. No matter what you do in this life, you can hardly be considered a success if in your rapid climb to the top you neglect to care for your family. d. If you can't honor them while they are alive, you can remember them after they die. e. If you are unable to speak good about your parents, you can honor them by refusing to speak evil of them. 3. A disciple's responsibility: a. John deserted his Savior b. John returned to his Savior c. John was forgiven by his Savior Family Devotional Follow-Up: 1. In a practical sense, what does it mean to you to "honor your parents"? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 12. Why is it important to remember God when you are young? 3. Read Psalm 127. In what sense are children a "reward" from the Lord? Why is the person blessed whose "quiver" is full? 4. Do you agree that we are always called to honor our parents, even if we can't always obey them? How can this principle help us win our unbelieving parents who do not understand our faith in Christ? 5. Name three ways we can honor our parents after they have died. 6. If your parents are still living, take a moment and pray for them right now. If you have children, pray for them as well.

Detail:

 

Words of a Family Man

John 19:26-27

 

1.   Jesus was a model son

a.  Jesus was about the business of saving the world, but he was not too busy for his family.

b.  The perfect man sets an example for children to honor their parents.

c.  Our spiritual responsibilities do not supersede our family responsibilities

2.   If Jesus had time to honor his parents then so do you.

a.  No one is ever released from this sacred obligation. 

b.  When you can't do anything else for the people you love, you can at least tell them, "I love you."

c.  No matter what you do in this life, you can hardly be considered a success if in your rapid climb to the top you neglect to care for your family. 

d.  If you can't honor them while they are alive, you can remember them after they die.

e.  If you are unable to speak good about your parents, you can honor them by refusing to speak evil of them.

3.   A disciple's responsibility:

a.  John deserted his Savior

b.  John returned to his Savior

c.  John was forgiven by his Savior

 

Family Devotional Follow-Up:

1.        In a practical sense, what does it mean to you to "honor your parents"?

2.        Read Ecclesiastes 12.  Why is it important to remember God when you are young?

3.        Read Psalm 127.  In what sense are children a "reward" from the Lord?  Why is the person blessed whose "quiver" is full?

4.        Do you agree that we are always called to honor our parents, even if we can't always obey them?  How can this principle help us win our unbelieving parents who do not understand our faith in Christ?

5.        Name three ways we can honor our parents after they have died.

6.        If your parents are still living, take a moment and pray for them right now.  If you have children, pray for them as well.