Relationship and Responsibility of Parents and Children

Preview: A lesson on how God expects parents to raise their children and how children should regard their parents in a Christian household.


Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:1-18.

Memory Verse: I Timothy 5:14.

1. How are parents instructed to bring up their children? Ephesians 6:4.
2. How faithful should parents be to teach their children the Word of God? Deuteronomy 6:6-7.
3. Why should we give early instruction? Proverbs 22:6.
4. How early was the Word taught to Timothy? II Timothy 3:15.
5. Did Timothy’s mother and grandmother help him to have faith in God? II Timothy 1:5.
6. Why should fathers not provoke their children to anger? Colossians 3:21.
7. Should children obey their parents? Why? Ephesians 6:1.
Note: The home is where a child learns to love or hate. It is every parent’s responsibility to teach his child the love God has for him. Not only should we teach this love, but we should be sure it shows between father, mother, and child.
8. How can a mother show love in the home? Proverbs 31:10 & Proverbs 31:26.
9. Will children give praise to a wise and kind mother? Proverbs 31:28.
Note: If we want to have love and respect from our children, we must get into their hearts when they are babies, and always show love, kindness, and wisdom.