Family Time

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Almost Home

Revelation 21:1-7
There is something special about getting near home! In our final study of the family we look at the ultimate, eternal home of believers. We will be there soon! Make sure that you and all of your family are ready to go.
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The Connection Between Your Family and Your Church

Titus 2:1-6
God established both the home and the church. Each has their divine assignment and we need them both. In the pastoral epistles we learn something about the practical connection between home life and church life. Connect your family to the family of God and stay close!
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Family Talk: A Conversation with My Wife

Philippians 3:13-15
The Lord chose the perfect wife for me and I am forever grateful for my companion and best friend. In this episode Tammy and I discuss some things God is teaching us about navigating the transitions of marriage, child rearing, and life.
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Family Talk: A Conversation with Mom

Proverbs 31:25-28
Father's are called on to lead, but mothers in so many ways help to guide the spirit of the home. I am honored to be joined today for this study by my own mom. Her gracious spirit made a difference in our family and she has some tremendous advice for how to keep home a happy place.
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Family Talk: A Conversation with Dad

Matthew 6:33
Since I was a little boy my dad has been my best friend, hero, and counselor. It is a privilege to talk with him today on the broadcast. Join us for an informal conversation about the importance of right priorities in the family.
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A Joy Full Home, Part 4

Philippians 4:1-19
As we complete our time in the book of Philippians we discover some final principles for joy full living. The Christian home should not be a miserable place! It should be a testimony of Jesus joy in a miserable world.
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A Joy Full Home, Part 3

Philippians 2:15-3:3
In this study we continue to make a "joy list" from one of Paul's most encouraging letters. As we obey God's truth His joy becomes a reality. The Christian home should be so full of His joy that it overflows into the lives of others.
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A Joy Full Home, Part 2

Philippians 1:18-2:2
True joy is not connected to circumstances or people; it is found in the presence of Christ. Join us as we continue our study through the book of Philippians. These Bible principles must be applied first at home.
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A Joy Full Home, Part 1

Philippians 1:1-4
The word "joyful" has come to mean many things in our world and it is most often associated with emotion. But God has made a way so that we can be joy full - full of joy! - in both our hearts and our homes. Today we begin a brief walk through the book of Christian joy...
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Better

Hebrews 13:1-6
Every marriage can be better...if it is growing God's way. Learn the open secret found in God's Word to a better home life. You will be glad you did, and so will your family!
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A Revival of the Family Altar

Hebrews 11:21
There is a beatiful family emphasis in the great hall of faith chapter. The greatest thing we can ever teach our family is to seek the Lord, and we must teach it by example. We need a revival of the family altar.
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How to Pray for Those You Love

Colossians 1:9-14
What is the best thing you can do for those you love? It is what Jesus is doing for us at this moment - praying for us. Intercessory prayer is vital to all spiritual blessing. Take this list from Paul's prayer and make it your own today.
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To Be Like Jesus

Ephesians 5:22-6:1
Each member of the family is called on to follow Christ's example in some way. We all are to represent the Lord's obedience in some way in our home. Our greatest desire should be to be like Jesus.
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Spirit-Filled Homes

Ephesians 5:16-21
Are you a Spirit-filled person? Does the Holy Spirit have complete control in your home? In this classic passage on the Christian home we uncover four marks of a Spirit filled family. Take the test and apply the truth today.
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We Are ALL Dependents

1 Corinthians 11:3, 11-12
Individuals love their independence. However, in the context of family it is important to remember that God made us interdependent. In a very real sense, we are ALL dependents! The man needs the woman. The woman needs the man. They both need the Lord. Let's talk about it today...
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Just the Three of Us

1 Corinthians 11:3, 11-12
A Christian marriage is a union of three - the man, the woman, and the Lord. In this study we learn the principle of headship and how it works out practically in our homes. We need one another and we all need the Lord!
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Finish Well

2 Timothy 4:19
At least sixteen years after we are first introduced to them we see one final mention of Aquila and Priscilla. They didn't just start strong; they stayed the course. May God help all of us determine by God's grace to finish well.
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Do What You Can

Romans 16:3-5
None of us can do everything - but we can do something! As we examine the example of one Bible couple we discover that they simply did what they could. They show up in four different New Testament books and are consistently doing their part to help others. Do what you can.
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Start Where You Are

Acts 18:1-26
Aquila and Priscilla were an ordinary couple, used of God in an extraordinary way. Right where they lived and labored they made a difference for eternity! Ask the Lord to teach you what He wants you to know and share with others. Start where you are.
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Our Favorite Couple

Acts 18:1-3
Of all the married couples in the Bible one has become very precious to me and to my family. They are an example of good things in a bad world. Let me introduce them to you today...
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Enjoying the Journey Together, Part 2

Luke 24:25-35
The Lord Jesus makes it possible for us to enjoy the journey of life. In this amazing story we are given an illustration of how the presence of Christ radically changes a home. Don't miss the four things all of us can do to enjoy the journey together with our families.
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Enjoying the Journey Together, Part 1

Luke 24:13-24
Companionship and communication make every journey so much better. In this study we learn to make the most of the human relationships God gives us in our homes, and also to develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
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Road Trip!

Luke 24:13-15
Road trips can be miserable or wonderful. Today we join a married couple as they make a road trip with Jesus. When it begins they are miserable! When Jesus joins them it becomes wonderful. Look for Jesus along your way today...
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The Connection Between Love and Joy

John 15:9-13
The Lord Jesus taught us, by explanation and example, that joy grows out of love. Learn to love and you will discover joy. Let's study what Christ taught about this truth and its place in our homes.
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A Miracle at Home

John 2:1-11
Have you ever considered how many of Jesus' miracles took place in the context of home and family? In fact, every one of them touched some family in a profound way. Christ still works miracles where He is welcomed and believed. Today we discover three principles from His first miracle at home...
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The Silent Years

Luke 2:52; 3:21-22
Much of life is lived in the privacy of our homes. In the silent periods, the "in-between" times, God is at work in all of us. On the ordinary days we are to be growing and becoming the person God created us to be. In this study we identify what we do know about Jesus life between 12 and 30...and it will help us all regardless of our age.
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Three Things Jesus Did In His Youth

Luke 2:46-52
Jesus Christ was the only perfect young person, and He left us an example to follow. Notice three specific things that Jesus did in His youth - a pattern for all of our children.
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Pictures of Mother

Luke 2:19, 51
There are at least seven pictures of Mary found throughout the gospel records. Each one teaches us some spiritual truth from the life of this young mother. She doesn't have all of the answers, but she is obedient to what she knows to do.
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Jesus’ Home Life

Luke 2:39-52
In the one picture of the youthful years of Jesus we are given a glimpse into the home life of Joseph and Mary. Luke 2 shows us God's emphasis on the home and the importance of parents who want their children to grow in the knowledge of God.
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The Man God Chose to Raise His Son

Matthew 1:19-25
God calls on men to lead their homes. Joseph was the man that the perfect Father chose to raise His own Son. Though not a perfect man, he was a man who exemplified characteristics of godly manhood. Join us today as we consider what we know about this man.
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How One Family Can Touch the World

Luke 1:14-16, 58
It is amazing what God can do through one family! Influence is given by God and for His glory. Could God work so powerfully in your family that it would make a difference for eternity?
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The Key Ingredient

Luke 1:15, 41, 67
A Christian home is more about what you put into it than what you take out of it. In each member of one Bible family we discover the key ingredient that must be present in all of our lives! Listen for God's emphasis in today's Scripture...
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Who Taught John?

Luke 1:15
Who taught John the Baptist God's plan and helped him to discover God's purpose for his life? His father and mother. They put enough truth into John's life that he could carry on when they were gone. Instruction should begin at home.
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A Family Is Made Up of Individuals

Luke 1:5-17, 41-45, 80
God works in families as He works in the lives of each individuals in the family. If you want God to have His rightful place in your home then let Him have His way in your heart! Today we meet Zacharias, Elisabeth, and John...
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The First Family of the New Testament

Luke 1:5-13
On the first pages of the gospel records we are introduced to the family of John the Baptist. This family is given to us as an example that we can follow. Look carefully at this family portrait.
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Lessons from A Fellow Student

Malachi 4:6
A quick stop at the last verse in the Old Testament reveals the heart of God for the home. Today I share 15 practical things God is teaching me about my own family. Listen to these lessons from a fellow student.
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Growing In Every Season

Zechariah 14:7
There are dark and difficult seasons in every life and family. God wastes none of them. In those times the Lord is at work. In a little known prophetic verse we find a principle we can all apply to help us keep growing in every season.
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Helping Children Find God’s Way

Proverbs 22:6
In this verse that is so often quoted and yet misapplied we discover a principle for every parent and spiritual leader. Today we discuss how to help young people find God's way for their life.
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Life’s Training Wheels

Proverbs 22:6
"Training wheels" are not forever, but they do help to provide stability and direction in the early days! Here are some Bible truths for every young person who wants to discover why God made them and what He has for their life...
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Your Choice and Your Influence

Deuteronomy 32:46-47
Every one of us must choose for ourselves what we will do with our family. Choose carefully and choose spiritually! We must also prepare our children for the day when they will choose for their family. Make your choice today and then use your influence for the generation to come.
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God’s Testimonies and our Testimony

Deuteronomy 6:20-25
There are two things that every young person needs to hear at home: God's testimonies and our testimony. Give children the Word of God and your story of how the Lord has made His truth real in your life. Keep it simple and make it personal.
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When Your Children Ask Questions

Deuteronomy 6:20
Children have questions—lots of them! Perhaps the most frequent question we hear is: "Why?" Christian parents must be ready to give answers, Bible answers, to the big questions of life.
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Where and When?

Deuteronomy 6:7
The greatest classroom in the world is the home. It is here that we are to teach God's truth to our own children. We must not miss the opportunity that God gives us. Look at those around you and capture the moments that you have. God tells us where and when the truth is to be given...
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Rededicating Ourselves to God’s Word

Deuteronomy 6:1-9
We all have things in our homes that need to be adjusted and worked on. There is one area that is connected to all others - our relationship to God's Word. The key ingredient to a truly Christian home is the Scriptures! Let's rededicate our hearts and homes to God's Word today.
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Three Generations!

Deuteronomy 6:1-2
God's always intended that His truth would be passed on from generation to generation. We are not only responsiblity for our generation, we are responsible to pass on God's Word to the generations coming behind us. Take note of God's pattern of three generations...
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The Saddest Thing In Sodom

Genesis 13:10-13
Good families often make bad decisions. Mr. and Mrs. Lot are an example of this truth and a warning to us all. The saddest thing in Sodom was the destruction of a home that could have been blessed. In this study we find out why it happened and how we can avoid it.
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Building A Family of Faith

Genesis 12:1-4a
Many people build a life, a retirement, an estate - but wise men build a family of faith. Abraham and Sarah and their children did not get to build permanent houses but they built a home of faith. Let's follow their example today.
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Five Things Your Family Needs

Genesis 7:1, 7, 13, 23; 8:15, 18; 9:1, 8, 18
The greatest thing you will ever do on earth is guide your own family to God, and the greatest thing you can leave behind is another generation that believes and obeys Him. In Noah's family we discover 5 things that every family needs to find...
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Get Your Family In the Ark!

Genesis 6:9-10
God works in us so that He can work through us in the lives of other people. His great desire is to transform both our hearts and our homes. Come to Jesus...and then lead your family to do the same!
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A Walk through the Family Cemetery

Genesis 5:3-5
Death comes to every family. Three words "and he died" is a reminder that we will all leave this world someday and go to meet God. The question is: what will we leave behind?
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A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 3

Genesis 4:25-26
The secret to blessing in every home is the presence of God. If we want a fresh start it must begin in prayer. The way of prayer is the way to every good thing.
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A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 2

Genesis 4:25-26
There is a future for your family. God makes a way to get past the past and with Him there is always hope. Through one Bible character the Lord reveals how He can open a door for much more.
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A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 1

Genesis 4:25-26
Every family needs a new beginning - including the first family! The first scenes in this home are full of failure, heartache, and grief. Our text today gives hope and help for every imperfect family.
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Help for Fallen Families

Genesis 3:15
There is no such thing as a perfect family. We are all broken people and we all have "fallen families." Yet in the midst of this reality Christ brings hope and help for all who will receive Him.
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What Makes Home Complete

Genesis 3:8, 21
What made Eden so perfect? It was not the surroundings or the people; it was the presence of God. Only when the Lord has His rightful place in our hearts will our homes be complete.
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Eden Is not Enough

Genesis 3:1-7
The perfect home, better circumstances, the ideal mate - none of these bring true contentment to a family Ask Adam and Eve! Eden is never enough.
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A Foundation to Build On, Part 3

Genesis 2:15-17, 4:7
Every family - every member of the family - is accountable to God. The Lord gives us all wonderful opportunities and obligations. We must decide what we will do with them.
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A Foundation to Build On, Part 2

Genesis 3:1, 6-7; 4:4-8
The first family provides so much instruction and illustration for all of our homes. Through them we see, not only God's purpose, but the spiritual attack that comes on every family.
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A Foundation to Build On, Part 1

Genesis 1:27-28, 2:21-25, 4:1-2
Godly homes must be built on God's foundation. In this study we look at the first building block for every family.
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Family Time

Genesis 10:5, 2:18
True "family time" has been a casualty of our modern culture. Just because we are together does not mean we are giving attention to what matters to God. Family was God's idea and we must discover His intent.

Almost Home

Revelation 21:1-7
There is something special about getting near home! In our final study of the family we look at the ultimate, eternal home of believers. We will be there soon! Make sure that you and all of your family are ready to go.

The Connection Between Your Family and Your Church

Titus 2:1-6
God established both the home and the church. Each has their divine assignment and we need them both. In the pastoral epistles we learn something about the practical connection between home life and church life. Connect your family to the family of God and stay close!

Family Talk: A Conversation with My Wife

Philippians 3:13-15
The Lord chose the perfect wife for me and I am forever grateful for my companion and best friend. In this episode Tammy and I discuss some things God is teaching us about navigating the transitions of marriage, child rearing, and life.

Family Talk: A Conversation with Mom

Proverbs 31:25-28
Father's are called on to lead, but mothers in so many ways help to guide the spirit of the home. I am honored to be joined today for this study by my own mom. Her gracious spirit made a difference in our family and she has some tremendous advice for how to keep home a happy place.

Family Talk: A Conversation with Dad

Matthew 6:33
Since I was a little boy my dad has been my best friend, hero, and counselor. It is a privilege to talk with him today on the broadcast. Join us for an informal conversation about the importance of right priorities in the family.

A Joy Full Home, Part 4

Philippians 4:1-19
As we complete our time in the book of Philippians we discover some final principles for joy full living. The Christian home should not be a miserable place! It should be a testimony of Jesus joy in a miserable world.

A Joy Full Home, Part 3

Philippians 2:15-3:3
In this study we continue to make a "joy list" from one of Paul's most encouraging letters. As we obey God's truth His joy becomes a reality. The Christian home should be so full of His joy that it overflows into the lives of others.

A Joy Full Home, Part 2

Philippians 1:18-2:2
True joy is not connected to circumstances or people; it is found in the presence of Christ. Join us as we continue our study through the book of Philippians. These Bible principles must be applied first at home.

A Joy Full Home, Part 1

Philippians 1:1-4
The word "joyful" has come to mean many things in our world and it is most often associated with emotion. But God has made a way so that we can be joy full - full of joy! - in both our hearts and our homes. Today we begin a brief walk through the book of Christian joy...

Better

Hebrews 13:1-6
Every marriage can be better...if it is growing God's way. Learn the open secret found in God's Word to a better home life. You will be glad you did, and so will your family!

A Revival of the Family Altar

Hebrews 11:21
There is a beatiful family emphasis in the great hall of faith chapter. The greatest thing we can ever teach our family is to seek the Lord, and we must teach it by example. We need a revival of the family altar.

How to Pray for Those You Love

Colossians 1:9-14
What is the best thing you can do for those you love? It is what Jesus is doing for us at this moment - praying for us. Intercessory prayer is vital to all spiritual blessing. Take this list from Paul's prayer and make it your own today.

To Be Like Jesus

Ephesians 5:22-6:1
Each member of the family is called on to follow Christ's example in some way. We all are to represent the Lord's obedience in some way in our home. Our greatest desire should be to be like Jesus.

Spirit-Filled Homes

Ephesians 5:16-21
Are you a Spirit-filled person? Does the Holy Spirit have complete control in your home? In this classic passage on the Christian home we uncover four marks of a Spirit filled family. Take the test and apply the truth today.

We Are ALL Dependents

1 Corinthians 11:3, 11-12
Individuals love their independence. However, in the context of family it is important to remember that God made us interdependent. In a very real sense, we are ALL dependents! The man needs the woman. The woman needs the man. They both need the Lord. Let's talk about it today...

Just the Three of Us

1 Corinthians 11:3, 11-12
A Christian marriage is a union of three - the man, the woman, and the Lord. In this study we learn the principle of headship and how it works out practically in our homes. We need one another and we all need the Lord!

Finish Well

2 Timothy 4:19
At least sixteen years after we are first introduced to them we see one final mention of Aquila and Priscilla. They didn't just start strong; they stayed the course. May God help all of us determine by God's grace to finish well.

Do What You Can

Romans 16:3-5
None of us can do everything - but we can do something! As we examine the example of one Bible couple we discover that they simply did what they could. They show up in four different New Testament books and are consistently doing their part to help others. Do what you can.

Start Where You Are

Acts 18:1-26
Aquila and Priscilla were an ordinary couple, used of God in an extraordinary way. Right where they lived and labored they made a difference for eternity! Ask the Lord to teach you what He wants you to know and share with others. Start where you are.

Our Favorite Couple

Acts 18:1-3
Of all the married couples in the Bible one has become very precious to me and to my family. They are an example of good things in a bad world. Let me introduce them to you today...

Enjoying the Journey Together, Part 2

Luke 24:25-35
The Lord Jesus makes it possible for us to enjoy the journey of life. In this amazing story we are given an illustration of how the presence of Christ radically changes a home. Don't miss the four things all of us can do to enjoy the journey together with our families.

Enjoying the Journey Together, Part 1

Luke 24:13-24
Companionship and communication make every journey so much better. In this study we learn to make the most of the human relationships God gives us in our homes, and also to develop a deeper relationship with Christ.

Road Trip!

Luke 24:13-15
Road trips can be miserable or wonderful. Today we join a married couple as they make a road trip with Jesus. When it begins they are miserable! When Jesus joins them it becomes wonderful. Look for Jesus along your way today...

The Connection Between Love and Joy

John 15:9-13
The Lord Jesus taught us, by explanation and example, that joy grows out of love. Learn to love and you will discover joy. Let's study what Christ taught about this truth and its place in our homes.

A Miracle at Home

John 2:1-11
Have you ever considered how many of Jesus' miracles took place in the context of home and family? In fact, every one of them touched some family in a profound way. Christ still works miracles where He is welcomed and believed. Today we discover three principles from His first miracle at home...

The Silent Years

Luke 2:52; 3:21-22
Much of life is lived in the privacy of our homes. In the silent periods, the "in-between" times, God is at work in all of us. On the ordinary days we are to be growing and becoming the person God created us to be. In this study we identify what we do know about Jesus life between 12 and 30...and it will help us all regardless of our age.

Three Things Jesus Did In His Youth

Luke 2:46-52
Jesus Christ was the only perfect young person, and He left us an example to follow. Notice three specific things that Jesus did in His youth - a pattern for all of our children.

Pictures of Mother

Luke 2:19, 51
There are at least seven pictures of Mary found throughout the gospel records. Each one teaches us some spiritual truth from the life of this young mother. She doesn't have all of the answers, but she is obedient to what she knows to do.

Jesus’ Home Life

Luke 2:39-52
In the one picture of the youthful years of Jesus we are given a glimpse into the home life of Joseph and Mary. Luke 2 shows us God's emphasis on the home and the importance of parents who want their children to grow in the knowledge of God.

The Man God Chose to Raise His Son

Matthew 1:19-25
God calls on men to lead their homes. Joseph was the man that the perfect Father chose to raise His own Son. Though not a perfect man, he was a man who exemplified characteristics of godly manhood. Join us today as we consider what we know about this man.

How One Family Can Touch the World

Luke 1:14-16, 58
It is amazing what God can do through one family! Influence is given by God and for His glory. Could God work so powerfully in your family that it would make a difference for eternity?

The Key Ingredient

Luke 1:15, 41, 67
A Christian home is more about what you put into it than what you take out of it. In each member of one Bible family we discover the key ingredient that must be present in all of our lives! Listen for God's emphasis in today's Scripture...

Who Taught John?

Luke 1:15
Who taught John the Baptist God's plan and helped him to discover God's purpose for his life? His father and mother. They put enough truth into John's life that he could carry on when they were gone. Instruction should begin at home.

A Family Is Made Up of Individuals

Luke 1:5-17, 41-45, 80
God works in families as He works in the lives of each individuals in the family. If you want God to have His rightful place in your home then let Him have His way in your heart! Today we meet Zacharias, Elisabeth, and John...

The First Family of the New Testament

Luke 1:5-13
On the first pages of the gospel records we are introduced to the family of John the Baptist. This family is given to us as an example that we can follow. Look carefully at this family portrait.

Lessons from A Fellow Student

Malachi 4:6
A quick stop at the last verse in the Old Testament reveals the heart of God for the home. Today I share 15 practical things God is teaching me about my own family. Listen to these lessons from a fellow student.

Growing In Every Season

Zechariah 14:7
There are dark and difficult seasons in every life and family. God wastes none of them. In those times the Lord is at work. In a little known prophetic verse we find a principle we can all apply to help us keep growing in every season.

Helping Children Find God’s Way

Proverbs 22:6
In this verse that is so often quoted and yet misapplied we discover a principle for every parent and spiritual leader. Today we discuss how to help young people find God's way for their life.

Life’s Training Wheels

Proverbs 22:6
"Training wheels" are not forever, but they do help to provide stability and direction in the early days! Here are some Bible truths for every young person who wants to discover why God made them and what He has for their life...

Your Choice and Your Influence

Deuteronomy 32:46-47
Every one of us must choose for ourselves what we will do with our family. Choose carefully and choose spiritually! We must also prepare our children for the day when they will choose for their family. Make your choice today and then use your influence for the generation to come.

God’s Testimonies and our Testimony

Deuteronomy 6:20-25
There are two things that every young person needs to hear at home: God's testimonies and our testimony. Give children the Word of God and your story of how the Lord has made His truth real in your life. Keep it simple and make it personal.

When Your Children Ask Questions

Deuteronomy 6:20
Children have questions—lots of them! Perhaps the most frequent question we hear is: "Why?" Christian parents must be ready to give answers, Bible answers, to the big questions of life.

Where and When?

Deuteronomy 6:7
The greatest classroom in the world is the home. It is here that we are to teach God's truth to our own children. We must not miss the opportunity that God gives us. Look at those around you and capture the moments that you have. God tells us where and when the truth is to be given...

Rededicating Ourselves to God’s Word

Deuteronomy 6:1-9
We all have things in our homes that need to be adjusted and worked on. There is one area that is connected to all others - our relationship to God's Word. The key ingredient to a truly Christian home is the Scriptures! Let's rededicate our hearts and homes to God's Word today.

Three Generations!

Deuteronomy 6:1-2
God's always intended that His truth would be passed on from generation to generation. We are not only responsiblity for our generation, we are responsible to pass on God's Word to the generations coming behind us. Take note of God's pattern of three generations...

The Saddest Thing In Sodom

Genesis 13:10-13
Good families often make bad decisions. Mr. and Mrs. Lot are an example of this truth and a warning to us all. The saddest thing in Sodom was the destruction of a home that could have been blessed. In this study we find out why it happened and how we can avoid it.

Building A Family of Faith

Genesis 12:1-4a
Many people build a life, a retirement, an estate - but wise men build a family of faith. Abraham and Sarah and their children did not get to build permanent houses but they built a home of faith. Let's follow their example today.

Five Things Your Family Needs

Genesis 7:1, 7, 13, 23; 8:15, 18; 9:1, 8, 18
The greatest thing you will ever do on earth is guide your own family to God, and the greatest thing you can leave behind is another generation that believes and obeys Him. In Noah's family we discover 5 things that every family needs to find...

Get Your Family In the Ark!

Genesis 6:9-10
God works in us so that He can work through us in the lives of other people. His great desire is to transform both our hearts and our homes. Come to Jesus...and then lead your family to do the same!

A Walk through the Family Cemetery

Genesis 5:3-5
Death comes to every family. Three words "and he died" is a reminder that we will all leave this world someday and go to meet God. The question is: what will we leave behind?

A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 3

Genesis 4:25-26
The secret to blessing in every home is the presence of God. If we want a fresh start it must begin in prayer. The way of prayer is the way to every good thing.

A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 2

Genesis 4:25-26
There is a future for your family. God makes a way to get past the past and with Him there is always hope. Through one Bible character the Lord reveals how He can open a door for much more.

A Fresh Start for Your Family, Part 1

Genesis 4:25-26
Every family needs a new beginning - including the first family! The first scenes in this home are full of failure, heartache, and grief. Our text today gives hope and help for every imperfect family.

Help for Fallen Families

Genesis 3:15
There is no such thing as a perfect family. We are all broken people and we all have "fallen families." Yet in the midst of this reality Christ brings hope and help for all who will receive Him.

What Makes Home Complete

Genesis 3:8, 21
What made Eden so perfect? It was not the surroundings or the people; it was the presence of God. Only when the Lord has His rightful place in our hearts will our homes be complete.

Eden Is not Enough

Genesis 3:1-7
The perfect home, better circumstances, the ideal mate - none of these bring true contentment to a family Ask Adam and Eve! Eden is never enough.

A Foundation to Build On, Part 3

Genesis 2:15-17, 4:7
Every family - every member of the family - is accountable to God. The Lord gives us all wonderful opportunities and obligations. We must decide what we will do with them.

A Foundation to Build On, Part 2

Genesis 3:1, 6-7; 4:4-8
The first family provides so much instruction and illustration for all of our homes. Through them we see, not only God's purpose, but the spiritual attack that comes on every family.

A Foundation to Build On, Part 1

Genesis 1:27-28, 2:21-25, 4:1-2
Godly homes must be built on God's foundation. In this study we look at the first building block for every family.

Family Time

Genesis 10:5, 2:18
True "family time" has been a casualty of our modern culture. Just because we are together does not mean we are giving attention to what matters to God. Family was God's idea and we must discover His intent.