From Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 1:1-9, and Genesis 2:24, we put together an overall structure for parenting: the first stage of teaching first-time obedience, the second stage of teaching wisdom, and the third stage of independence. In every stage, both our children and we need to rely on God’s grace as the process exposes the bent of our hearts.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.
Timothy and Epaphroditus demonstrated the mind of Christ in the way they lived.
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
