Keltys Worship Service, August 21, 2022

Series Title: Rescue: The Glory of God in Exodus

Text: Exodus 20:12

Title: Kingdom Rules: Home School

Big Idea: Holy home life is for the glory of God and the good of the church.

Part I

1. The General Principle

• The fifth commandment is meant to teach God’s people the larger principle of submission to ______________. 

“…obeying parental authority is the beginning of respecting authority in general. If children don’t learn to respect authority in the home, then society will be chaotic. Even more significantly, we will reject the authority of our heavenly Father.” — Tim Chester

2. The Specific Application

• Children are to _________ their parents.

“Honor entails reverence, obedience, and gratitude.” — John Calvin

3. Parents are to train up their children in the word.

Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Revelation: ______ True God, who is ________.  

Response: Love Him with _________.

1. What does the gospel mean? And (2) What does the gospel look like?  Teach it and practice it!

Part II

4. The Promise

5. The Means and the Reason

How do we do the Fifth Commandment and Why?

• Honoring one’s parents is evidence of one’s allegiance to the Lord.

6. The Goal

7. How does Jesus fulfill the Fifth Commandment?

Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean for children to honor their parents? Should parents expect this? Why?

2. Children, how can you do a better job of honoring your parents? Why is this important?

3. Parents, how can you do a better job of parenting your children? Why is this important?