In a nighttime conversation with a religious leader recorded in John 3:1-21, Jesus used an expression that has found its way into popular culture, being "born again." Jesus emphasized not merely a new start but a total transformation performed by God. In other words, we all need something that only God can give. At the same time, Jesus predicted that he would be lifted up on the cross so that anyone who believed in him would have eternal life. Although we cannot bring about our own new birth, we must look to Christ in faith and live. (Here are Larry's complete sermon notes.)
In order to understand marriage, we need to go back to the creation of the woman in Genesis 2:18-25.
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
Children should obey their parents in the Lord while their parents nurture them in the education and correction of the Lord.
