Our Families

OPENING THOUGHT

Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

Lilo and Stitch (2002)

When we think about some of the most important and foundational relationships in our life, our familial relationships are likely the ones that come to mind. Lessons that we learned from our father. The kind and encouraging words from our mother. Funny memories formed with our siblings. The joy of watching our children grow into adults. As we think about these relationships, we can see the importance they play in our lives. Scripture has a lot to say about the importance and workings of the family. Let’s step into God’s word and see what He has to say about how our families should look and behave.

EXPLORING GOD’S WORD

1 Timothy 5:8

• What does this passage tell us we are to do for our families?

• What does Paul mean when he is talking about providing for our families?

• What does this provision look like in different areas of life? Physical? Emotional? Spiritual?

Ephesians 5:22-33

• According to Paul, what should the marriage relationship look like?

• How is love supposed to look within marriage?

• What are some ways you see the love of Christ shown in a marriage?

Ephesians 6:1-4

• How are children supposed to act within their families?

• What is the role of discipline between parents and children?

• How can parents ensure that their discipline does not provoke anger in their children?

Luke 14:25-26

• What does Jesus mean when he says we are to hate our family?

• What can we do to assure a healthy perspective on our love for our family?