101 God's Order in the Family

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Episode 101 God’s Order in the Family

God’s plan in the family is under great attack today in the world. Along with that, God’s order concerning man and woman are equally under attack. When families depart from God’s original plan, the end result is failure in so many ways. God is the One who designed the family, and if we want to achieve God’s result then we must understand His design and order our family accordingly. With the pressures that are all around us to change as a result of our shifting culture, this is not easy. Today we go back to look at God’s plan that we may see more clearly how to walk in truth for His purpose and glory.

• God instituted the family
  • He created man and woman
  • He stated the purpose of the family
  • He gave husband and wife each their roles in the family
• Men and women are different
  • Physically
  • In their natural capabilities and instincts
  • In their God given roles in the family
• Husbands
  • Are responsible as “head” or for leadership
  • Loving as Christ does the church (Eph. 5:25)
  • Laying down his life (not living for self)
  • Lifting his wife up as one with him
  • Modeling our heavenly Father (example)
• Wives are responsible as a “helper” (Gen. 2:18)
  • Taken from the side of the man (heart)
  • In submission as church is to Christ (Eph. 5:24)
  • Lifting her husband up by honor and respect (Eph. 5:33)
• God sees the husband and wife as one
  • The woman was taken from the man
  • The man and woman are united in relationship
  • True oneness is only possible in the life of God

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• Theme song “Will Your Anchor Hold” sung by J. Ashley Milne
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