Relationship Series
God's Design For the Family
Sunday May 25, 2025 - Pastor Margareth Valui
Psalm 127:1
"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain."
What is one word you would use to describe your family?
"If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Romans 12:18
CHALLENGES IN FAMILY LIFE:
Adam and Eve: Disobedience resulting in broken relationships.
Joseph and his Brothers: Jealousy leading to betrayal and enslavement.
What are the challenges you face in your family?
"bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." Colossians 3:13
EXAMPLES OF FAMILIES IN THE BIBLE:
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus: Family rooted in obedience and trust.
Matthew 1: 18-24, Luke 1:38
Priscilla and Aquila: A Strong husband and wife team.
Acts 18:2-3, Romans 16:3-5, Acts 18:26, 1 Corinthians 16:19
Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz: A Family Built on Redemption and Faithfulness. Ruth 1:16 Spiritual Family: Ephesians 2:19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.
FAMILY VITALS
WORSHIP Psalms 75:1
- Where and when can our family worship God together?
THE WORD 2 Timothy 3:16
- Where and when can we read the Bible together in our home?
CALLED TO LOVE AND SERVE I Peter 4:8-11
- Where and When Can We Love and Serve?
PRAYER Mark 11:24
- Where and When Can We Pray Together?
Application:
What is one family vital you are practicing? What do you need to work on?