Gospel-Centered Lives in the Home Colossians 3:18-21

As we continue our Stand Mature series in this great book written not only to the Colossians but to us, we now focus on the importance of the Gospel-centered home.

I asked some questions on Sunday:

Are we settling for less in our relationships concerning:
our wives?
our husbands?
our parents?
our children?

It is for His glory that we respond to these commands because our glory wants to avoid what these texts really say and try to make them say something else.

What difference does the Gospel make in our marriages?
What difference does the Gospel make in our families?

Resources you might be interested in for your marriage:
Marriage, Whose Dream?; War of Words, both by Paul Tripp Another one you might want to check out is: When Sinners Say I Do: Discovering the Power of the Gospel of Marriage by Dave Harvey.

Resources you might be interested in for your family?
Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp; http://www.therebelution.com/blog/
http://www.homeword.com/

Application questions:
Wife: Where are some areas in your relationship with your husband where Jesus is not Lord over your marriage? What are some steps you can take to cultivate a heart of humility?
Do you believe your husband is a gift from God? If not, why not? and If so, why? Let your husband know how much you respect him.

Husband: Where are some areas were your not loving your wife? How can you cultivate a sacrifical love for your wife? Are you forgiving? What are some ways you can guard your own purity in order to guard hers. Let your wife know how much you cherish her. How can you be encouraging to your wife?

Children: Think about what messages culture is communicating and then ask yourself if you believe those messages. Do you respect your parents? If not, why? or If so, why? Let your parents know how much you appreciate them. Think of ways you can serve right now and whom you might serve without asking for anything in return.

Parents: What are some ways that you cause your children to become discouraged or disheartened? Do your children lack motivation because of you? If so, why? What are some ways the Lord wants you to change? What are some ways you can pray for your children?
Let your children know how much you love them, and not their accomplishments.



SDG,

Pastor Mark