Preacher: Jeremy Herbert
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Theme: 4 Principles To Be A Disciple-Making Dad
Thesis:
Notes:
- Our mission is gospel-centered
- Our methods are God-dependent
- Our motives are God-glorifying
- Our manner is grace-based
It is your responsibility as a parent to teach and model the gospel to your children–
but their salvation is God’s responsibility.
If our kids turn out well, it is a testament to God’s grace and goodness–not a testament to our parenting.
4. Our manner is grace-based
- Paul described his manner with the Thessalonians to a nursing mother (12:7)
- Paul’s intent was to shepherd them toward spiritual health
- cf Ephesians 6:4, “…do not provoke your children to anger….”
- “…we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves….” (12:8)
- Your children do not need more stuff–they need you
- It is easy to buy into the lie that “this project/event/chore/task/sermon will not be done if I don’t do it”
- “…we worked night and day….” (12:9)
- “[we walked worthy, and exhorted you to do the same]” (12:10-12)
Live It Out
- Be honest and open about your failures
- Embrace grace
- Prayerfully plan changes
- Get help
