The Household Model

SERMON FROM APRIL 19, 2020

We can approach our interpersonal relationships one of two ways during this time. We can look at it like a blizzard or as winter. The former is a short-term approach that looks at getting back to "normal" as quickly as possible while the latter looks to make adjustments while expecting an unknown ending.

Continuing on a series on relationships, Pastor Dan Brenton asks the question, "What does God intend for our family?" Looking at various passages, we see that the Bible starts with a family at its center, Adam and Eve, and ends with Christ being reunited with his bride, the church, in Revelation. Family is important to God, and it should be to all of us.

SERMON OUTLINE: THE HOUSEHOLD MODEL

Biblical Principles for how to engage one another

• The Bible start with a family

• The Bible ends with a family

Genesis 2:24

Genesis 1:28

All of us fit into one of three categories

• Struggling but not done

• Committed but not flourishing

• Flourishing but not perfect

1. First Purpose is to model the unity of God to those around you

Genesis 1:27

“Unity within a family reflects the character and unity of God”

How do we model God’s Unity?

1 John 4:12

Family Exercise: Read 1Cor 13:4-8. List all of the love traits. Ask the question, which traits are most difficult for you to imitate?

Covenant vs Contractual relationships

2. Second Purpose for your Marriage and Family is to make an impact on the World

Genesis 1:28

“Culture was not intended to get in the way of your family, your family was designed to get in the way of the Culture.”

Genesis 2:15

Colossians 3:17

3. Third Purpose for your Marriage and Family is to demonstrate companionship

Genesis 2:20-24

Believe

Receive

Leave

Cleave

Weave