1. Your leadership becomes unhinged when you idols for God.
(To put a person or thing in the place of another)
Verse 14
When Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down to them and burned sacrifices to them.
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2. Your leadership becomes unhinged when you Godly voices.
(To cut off, suppress or smother)
Verse 15, 16
The anger of the Lord burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, “Why do you consult this people’s gods, which could not save their own people from your hand?” 16) While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?”
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3. Your leadership becomes unhinged when you yourself with wrong people.
(To place yourself in the company of others)
Verses 17, 20, 21a
After Amaziah king of Judah consulted his advisers, he sent this challenge to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel: “Come, let us face each other in battle.” 20) Amaziah, however, would not listen, for God so worked that he might deliver them into the hands of Jehoash, because they sought the gods of Edom. 21 So Jehoash king of Israel attacked…
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Discussion Questions
- What personal idols need addressing?
- How did you suffocate God’s voice?
- Who do you allow to speak in your life?
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Another One Bites the Dust
I Samuel 17:50-52
- Young people can walk by faith in their .
- Young people can walk by faith in their .
- Young people can walk by faith in their .
Verse 32
“David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.”
Verses 45-47
“David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46) This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47) All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”
Verses 48-50
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran toward the battle line to meet him. 49) Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground. 50) So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.”
1. The Lord Will See to it that Parents Receive for their Children.
Verse 23
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” (NLT)
2. The Lord Will See to it that Parents Receive for their
Children.
Verse 23
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” (NLT)
3. The Lord Will See to it that Parents Receive for their Children.
Verses 25-27
‘25 When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit. “Listen, you spirit that makes this boy unable to hear and speak,” he said. “I command you to come out of this child and never enter him again!”26 Then the spirit screamed and threw the boy into another violent convulsion and left him. The boy appeared to be dead. A murmur ran through the crowd as people said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up. (NLT)
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1. Parents must learn to personally with their children.
(Maintain a close relationship)
2 Samuel 13:37-39
Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned many days for his son. 38) After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he stayed there three years. 39) And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnon’s death. (NIV)
2 Samuel 14:1
Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom. (NIV)
2. Parents must learn to problems wisely with their children.
(Set something right that is wrong)
2 Samuel 14:28-33
Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, but he never got to see the king.29 Then Absalom sent for Joab to ask him to intercede for him, but Joab refused to come. Absalom sent for him a second time, but again Joab refused to come. 30) So Absalom said to his servants, “Go and set fire to Joab’s barley field, the field next to mine.” So they set his field on fire, as Absalom had commanded. 31) Then Joab came to Absalom at his house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?” 32) And Absalom replied, “Because I wanted you to ask the king why he brought me back from Geshur if he didn’t intend to see me. I might as well have stayed there. Let me see the king; if he finds me guilty of anything, then let him kill me.” 33) So Joab told the king what Absalom had said. Then at last David summoned Absalom, who came and bowed low before the king, and the king kissed him.(NLT)
3. Parents must learn to boldly their children.
(Address much needed problems)
2 Samuel 13:21
When King David heard what had happened, he was very angry.
2 Samuel 15:13-16
A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, “All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!” 14) “Then we must flee at once, or it will be too late!” David urged his men. “Hurry! If we get out of the city before Absalom arrives, both we and the city of Jerusalem will be spared from disaster.” 15) “We are with you,” his advisers replied. “Do what you think is best.” 16) So the king and all his household set out at once. He left no one behind except ten of his concubines to look after the palace.
4. Parents must learn to decisively their children.
(To help children feel better)
2 Samuel 18:5
The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.
2 Samuel 18:33
The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Genesis 21:14-16
“God is Counting on You”
Breakdown of Genesis 21:1-21
1. The for the Household Verses 1-7
2. The for the Household Verses 8-14
3. The for the Household Verses 15-21
1. God is counting on parents to their children.
Verse 14
“Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the Desert of Beersheba.” (NIV)
2. God is counting on parents to their children.
Verse 15
“When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under one of the bushes.” (NIV)
3. God is counting on parents to their children.
Verses 20-21
“God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. 21) While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt.” (NIV)
Luke 2:41-48
1 Corinthians 11:1 reads, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (NIV) This verse records words spoken by Paul to believers in the city of Corinth. There is a wealth of information within the Bible regarding parenting. All moms and dads should strive to incorporate biblical principles with their sons and daughters. This lesson is designed to share insight about the type of parents Jesus had.
Breakdown of Luke Chapter 2
1. The BIRTH of Jesus Verses 1-20
2. The GROWTH of Jesus Verses 21-50
3. The HEALTH of Jesus Verses 51-52
1. was a crucial component for the mother and
father of Jesus.
Verses 41-42
“Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42) When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.” (NIV)
2. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verses 43-44
“After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44) Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among
their relatives and friends.” (NIV)
3. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 45
“When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.” (NIV)
4. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 46
“After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (NIV)
5. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 48
“When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” (NIV)
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“The Kind of Momma & Daddy Jesus Had”
Luke 2:41-48
1 Corinthians 11:1 reads, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (NIV) This verse records words spoken by Paul to believers in the city of Corinth. There is a wealth of information within the Bible regarding parenting. All moms and dads should strive to incorporate biblical principles with their sons and daughters. This lesson is designed to share insight about the type of parents Jesus had.
Breakdown of Luke Chapter 2
- The of Jesus Verses 1-20
- The of Jesus Verses 21-50
- The of Jesus Verses 51-52
1. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verses 41-42
“Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42) When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.” (NIV)
2. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verses 43-44
“After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44) Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.” (NIV)
3. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 45
“When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.” (NIV)
4. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 46
“After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (NIV)
5. was a crucial component for the mother and father of Jesus.
Verse 48
“When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” (NIV)
Genesis 27:38
1. Can Lead to Blessings Being Broken.
Verses 1-4
“One day when Isaac was old and turning blind, he called for Esau, his older son, and said, “My son”“Yes, Father?” Esau replied.2 “I am an old man now,” Isaac said, “and I don’t know when I may die. 3 Take your bow and a quiver full of arrows, and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me. 4 Prepare my favorite dish, and bring it here for me to eat. Then I will pronounce the blessing that belongs to you, my firstborn son, before I die.”” (NLT)
2. Can Lead to Blessings Being Broken.
Verses 33-35
“ Isaac began to tremble uncontrollably and said, “Then who just served me wild game? I have already eaten it, and I blessed him just before you came. And yes, that blessing must stand!”34 When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry. “Oh my father, what about me? Bless me, too!” he begged.35 But Isaac said, “Your brother was here, and he tricked me. He has taken away your blessing.”” (NLT)
3. Can Lead to Blessings Being Broken.
Verse 41
“From that time on, Esau hated Jacob because their father had given Jacob the blessing. And Esau began to scheme: “I will soon be mourning my father’s death. Then I will kill my brother, Jacob.”” (NLT)
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1. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Making sound judgements based on spiritual wisdom and God’s word)
So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, “I would like my sister Tamar to come and make some special bread in my sight, so I may eat from her hand.” 7) David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Go to the house of your brother Amnon and prepare some food for him.” 8) So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made the bread in his sight and baked it. 9) Then she took the pan and served him the bread, but he refused to eat. (NIV)
2. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Actively participating; taking part in a person or activity)
When King David heard all this, he was furious. 22) And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar. (NIV)
3. Parents must seek when raising their children.
(Increased knowledge or understanding from God)
Absalom went to the king and said, “Your servant has had shearers come. Will the king and his attendants please join me?” 25) “No, my son,” the king replied. “All of us should not go; we would only be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he still refused to go but gave him his blessing. 26) Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why should he go with you?” 27) But Absalom urged him, so he sent with him Amnon and the rest of the king’s sons. (NIV)
Discussion Questions:
1. How is the Holy Spirit equipping you with discernment for your family?
2. What serious discussion needs to take place with your children?
3. What enlightenment are you needing from God about your family?
1 Kings 17:13-15
“You Can Count on God”
Breakdown of 1 Kings Chapter 17
1. The from Elijah Verse 1
2. The for Elijah Verses 2-9
3. The with Elijah Verses 10-24
1. You can count on God to provide
for parents who prioritize Him and their children.
Verses 15-16
“So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her
family continued to eat for many days. 16) There was
always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers,
just as the Lord had promised through Elijah.” (NLT)
2. You can count on God to provide
for parents who prioritize Him and their children.
Verses 22-23
“The Lord heard Elijah’s prayer, and the life of the child
returned, and he revived! 23) Then Elijah brought him
down from the upper room and gave him to his mother.
“Look!” he said. “Your son is alive!” (NLT)
3. You can count on God to provide
for parents who prioritize Him and their children.
Verse 24
“Then the woman told Elijah, “Now I know for sure that
you are a man of God, and that the Lord truly speaks
through you.” (NLT)