Throughout this sermon series we are looking at 4 examples of parenting in God’s Word. In this passage of God’s Word, we see one of Jesus’ parables that tell us about God’s love. By taking a look at this story, we can see how God loves us, and use those principals to learn how we can best love and parent our kids:
1. Give your kids freedom of choice
Luke 15:11-16, Rev. 3:20, Gen. 2:16-17, Rom. 10:9-10, 2 Pet. 3:9, Gal. 5:13
2. Don’t retaliate against your kids
Luke 15:12, Eph. 6:4, Col. 3:21, Gal. 6:1
3. Be quick to listen and forgive
Luke 15:21-24, 31, Eph. 4:32, Mark 11:25, Matt. 6:15
4. Take the lead with your kids
Luke 15:20, 22-24, 28, 1 Tim. 3:1-5, 8-9, Eph. 5:23, 1 Pet. 3:7