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.
As David’s covenant with David held firm through difficult times, so God’s covenant with us keeps us throughout our lives.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.
We need to look again at the familiar story of Jesus’ birth to see the many connections with past promises and their coming fulfillment.
