Ephesians: Life Together in Christ | Glad Submission – Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4)

Ephesians 5:20-21 // Ephesians 6:1-4

RECAP: Christians view the various forms of authority in life as a good and necessary aspect of God’s wise order.

Ephesians 5:21

The primary objective of biblical parenting is to progressively lead children into a relationship of glad submission to their Heavenly Father.

Hebrews 12:7-11

We do this via:

Discipline – How to obey loving authority (Proverbs 13:24)

Teaching – How to think biblically (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)

Coaching – How to walk faithfully (1 Samuel 16:7)

Sending – How to live responsibly (Joshua 24:14-15)

“The parenting task is multifaceted. It involves being a kind authority, shepherding your children to understand themselves in God’s world, and keeping the gospel in clear view so your children can internalize the good news and someday live in mutuality with you as people under God.” — Tedd Tripp

Hope for imperfect parents: God is perfect and loves our kids more than we ever could- our job is to point them to Him.