Foundation of Honoring Father & Mother

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Honoring Father & Mother
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:16
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. What does this commandment mean? (V. 16)

2. Why is this commandment important? (Deut. 5:32–33)

   • It is the link between rightly relating to God and rightly relating to others. (Deut. 4:40; Lev. 19:3)

   • It is the foundation of a strong society.

   • It is the ordained order for the family.

   • It provides generational blessing.

3. How do I honor father & mother?

   • Speak respectfully. (Mark 7:10–11)

   • Humbly submit to them. (Eph. 6:1–3; Col. 3:20)

   • Obediently learn from them. (Prov. 1:8; 6:20–21)

   • Highly esteem them. (Prov. 4:1–9)

   • Forgive them.

   • Pray for them.

   • Support and provide for them. (Mark 7:9–13)

4. What does this mean for parents?
   (Deut. 6:1–9; Eph. 6:1–4; 2 Tim. 1:5)

   • Follow the Lord.

   • Obey His word.

   • Learn His word.

   • Model His word.

   • Be present.

   • Shepherd your family. (1 Pet. 5:2–4)