Ephesians: Holy Homes

Ephesians 6:1-4

Introduction 

1. Children  
2. Fathers   
3. Conclusion:   

 Small Group Discussion Questions

1. For Children: Obedience and Honor. How do you understand the difference between obedience and honor as it applies to your parents (or authority figures) throughout different life stages? How can honoring your parents be an act of worship to God? What practical ways can you obey and honor them? 

 

2. For Parents: Encouraging, Not Provoking. Ephesians 6:4 calls fathers to bring up their children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord” without provoking them to anger. What are some practical ways to discipline your children while encouraging their hearts? How do you balance boundaries with grace?

 

3. For the Church: A Community of Faithful Families. Parenting is hard, and the church can play a vital role in supporting families. How can we, as a church community, better support parents in raising children to know and follow Christ?

 

4. For Reflection: Legacy and Generational Faith. Proverbs 22:6 speaks of “training up a child in the way he should go.” How does your family or the church intentionally pass on faith to the next generation? What can be done to guard against the shift from experiencing God in one generation to ignoring Him in the next? How can Fathers lead in this from the home? Practical tips? 

Discuss the visual aid below.

How have you seen or experienced this “Parenting Box” or how do you think this works? Do the seasons of parenting demand more of one part than the other?