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The Succession of Truth emphasizes the vital role of parents in transmitting God’s commands to their children, as outlined in Deuteronomy 6. This sacred duty is not merely a task but a continuous process that shapes the spiritual foundation of the next generation. It explores God's expectations, the significance of teaching His commands diligently, and how loving and understanding God's laws benefits both parents and children. By fostering a relationship with God and His Word, families can cultivate a legacy of faith that withstands challenges and inspires future generations.
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Succession of Truth • OT passages illustrate NT principles, Rom. 15:4 • God abhors homosexuality, Gen. 19 • Futility of running from God, Jonah • Trust in God come what may, Dan. 3
Succession of Truth • Deuteronomy 6 illustrates the duty of parents • To pass on truth to the next generation • Sacred duty • Affects happiness • One for which we will be judged
Succession of Truth Teach Commands Keep Commands Explain Commands
Succession of Truth Teach Commands Deut. 6:1-9 • Things needed to teach your children, • Deut. 6:1-6 • Must know the commands • Must fear the Lord • Must recognize need to pass them on • Must see the good in them • Must believe in the Lord • Must love the Lord • Must love His commands
Succession of Truth Teach Commands Deut. 6:1-9 • Teaching your children is a continual process, • Deut. 6:7-9 • Diligently • Sit, walk, lie down, rise up • Continually remind yourself • Prominent in home
Succession of Truth Teach Commands Deut. 6:1-9 • What we can do to fulfill the spirit of Deut. 6, • Eph. 6:4 • Love God & His word • Learn the Bible • Post Scripture around house • Have Bible with you • Study with family
Succession of Truth Keep Commands Deut. 6:10-19 • God warned Israel no to turn from Him, • Deut. 6:10-16 • Blessings handed to them • Don’t allow good to cause you to forget • Duties, obedience, loyalty • Do not betray God & rouse His anger • Do not tempt God, Ex. 17:1-7
Succession of Truth Keep Commands Deut. 6:10-19 • Israel was admonished to be faithful, • Deut. 6:17-19 • Keep God’s commands • Blessings abound • Enemies cast out
Succession of Truth Keep Commands Deut. 6:10-19 • Our teaching is hindered without faithfulness, • Mt. 7:3-5 • Blessing given to us • Food, clothing, shelter, Acts 14:17 • Measure of health • Spiritual blessings, Eph. 1:3
Succession of Truth Keep Commands Deut. 6:10-19 • Our teaching is hindered without faithfulness, • Mt. 7:3-5 • Blessing given to us • Cannot become comfortable & forget God • Duties to fulfill • Dare not rouse His anger • Children will see hypocrisy
Succession of Truth Explain Commands Deut. 6:20-25 • Israelite children would ask questions, • Deut. 6:20 • Why do we keep the Passover • Why do we offer sacrifices • Why don’t we work on the Sabbath
Succession of Truth Explain Commands Deut. 6:20-25 • Children need to know the history & reasoning • Behind their beliefs & practices, Deut. 6:21-25 • God is our Liberator • He is the Almighty • He is our Benefactor • For our good • Righteousness for us
Succession of Truth Explain Commands Deut. 6:20-25 • Our children need to know why we do • What we do • Children are curious • Why do we have the Lord’s Supper • Why do we worship on Sunday • Why do we give money • Why do we believe the Bible
Succession of Truth Explain Commands Deut. 6:20-25 • Our children need to know why we do • What we do • “Because” is not good enough • God is good to us • Righteousness, 2 Cor. 5:21 • Hope of heaven • Not wandering aimlessly in life • Careful to observe His Law
Succession of Truth Teach Commands Keep Commands Explain Commands
Succession of Truth • OT passages illustrate NT principles, Rom. 15:4 • God abhors homosexuality, Gen. 19 • Futility of running from God, Jonah • Trust in God come what may, Dan. 3
Succession of Truth • Deuteronomy 6 illustrates the duty of parents • To pass on truth to the next generation • Sacred duty • Affects happiness • One for which we will be judged