• The Greek word ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) is a compound word that means “called out.”
• Acts 19:32, 39, 41
• The word refers to called out people without regard to who they are, where they are, how many there are, or the circumstances or relationships involved.
• In regard to God’s people the word refers to called out people without regard to who they are, where they are, how many there are, or the circumstances or relationships involved.
• Acts 7:38
• Romans 16:4, 16
• Acts 14:26 – the church assembled
• Churches in houses:
  • I Corinthians 16:19 – Remember “church” is called out people, but who they are and their relationship must be determined by context. Were the called out in their house?
    • Old Testament saints?
    • The church universal in their house?
    • A congregation?
    • The church assembled?
    • Saints in a congregation viewed distributively?
    • Saints in their house?
  • Romans 16:5 – All through this context, it is simply groups of saints being talked about.
  • Colossians 4:15 – Did Nympha have another church in his house, or does “church which is in his house” simply refer to the saints in his house?
  • Philemon 1:2 – Were Philemon and Apphia members of one congregation in Colossae and Archippus of another or did Paul address Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the “called out” in his house?
  • The evidence in each case strongly favors the idea that “church in their house” simply refers to the “ekklesia,” i.e., Christians in their house.

• Psalm 99
• God is faithful! Psalm 105
  • Why did God do all this? Because He told Abraham He would!
  • John 5:28-29 – God is faithful, so we can believe in the resurrection!
• God is in charge! Psalm 2
  • Psalm 2:1-3 – the scene on earth
  • Psalm 2:4-9 – the scene in Heaven
  • Psalm 2:10-12 – the warning: listen up!
  • Acts 4:23-30 – It doesn’t matter who appears to be in charge on Earth. God is still in charge!
• God cares for me! Psalm 139
  • Matthew 6:25
• God punishes evil! Psalm 9
  • Genesis 4:10 – Cain, you are in trouble!
  • Exodus 2:23 – Pharaoh, you are in trouble!
  • Hebrews 10:31
• God forgives! Psalm 32
• Psalm 15:1 – Who can be in fellowship with God?
  • Psalm 15:2-5 – Those who live righteously!

• (Grand)parenting applications: training child to respect and obey authority (continued)

Specific Goal

Passage(s) to discuss & guide

Ways (grand)parents can exemplify and teach

Temptations and hindrances

Behaviors to correct

Submit (in non-sinful matters)

Romans 13:1-2; Ephesians 5:21-22, 25, 33

Show humility and good attitude toward authorities; enforce authority over kids.

East to let things slide because they don’t bother me – but kids need the lesson.

Disrespect, disobedience, bad attitudes (backtalk, eye rolling, etc.)

Lead well

Deuteronomy 17:18-20; Matthew 20:25-28

Teach leadership by example, serving those led; giving small opportunities to lead.

Use authority for selfishness; good, exemplary leaders hard to find.

Exploiting opportunities for self.

Respect and obey God

Isaiah 66:1-2; Acts 26:19

Fear God instead of just “going to church”; make a habit: read Bible —> improve life

Easy to just follow religious peers / traditions instead of God Himself.

Rationalizing bad behaviors.

• Train children to develop moral excellence
  • II Peter 1:5-11
    • Is it the job of public schools to teach these virtues?
    • How do we know when we have enough of these qualities?
    • Qualities:
      • Faith
      • Moral excellence (virtue)
      • Knowledge
      • Self-control (temperance) – Marshmallow Test
      • Perseverance (patience, steadfastness) – patience with our circumstances
      • Godliness
      • Brotherly kindness
      • Love – agape; affectionate goodwill
  • Teaching morals is unique
    • Teaching morals begins with the Word of God. II Timothy 3:16

• II Corinthians 1:1-11
• Introduction:
  • It is generally understood that II Corinthians was written by Paul shortly after I Corinthians. It was written from Macedonia about A.D. 57.
  • Purpose of the book:
    • To commend the Corinthians for correcting some of the things Paul rebuked them for in I Corinthians.
    • Give further instruction and admonition about the collection for the needy saints in Jerusalem (II Corinthians 8-9).
    • To rebuke those who were still tearing Paul down and advocating Judaism.
  • II Corinthians 1:2 – Peace: See Philippians 4:7.
  • II Corinthians 1:4 – Overcoming afflictions: See James 2:2.
  • II Corinthians 1:6-9 – Paul was God-centered, but also focused on the needs of the Christians in Corinth. He had great confidence that they would continue to do what was right.
  • II Corinthians 1:11 – This shows that Paul wanted people to pray for him and for his physical deliverance. This shows it is right to pray for physical things.

• II Samuel 19:31-39 – Barzillai the Gileadite
• God says there is value in age, so we need to get over ageism.
  • Proverbs 16:31; 20:29
  • I Timothy 5:1-3, 9-10; 3:6
  • Leviticus 19:32
• Let’s put this into practice!
  • Advice from a few wise voices at Benchley …
  • Philippians 3:17; Titus 2:2-5
  • Marriage
    • Genesis 2:24
  • Parenting
    • Proverbs 29:15
    • Colossians 3:21
  • General advice
    • James 2:1-4, 8-9
    • Colossians 4:6