Children

Christ was an example to Luke 2:51; John 19:26,27
Are a gift from God Genesis 33:5; Psalm 127:3
Are capable of glorifying God Psalm 8:2; 148:12,13; Matthew 21:15,16
SHOULD BE
- Brought to Christ Mark 10:13-16
- Brought early to the house of God 1 Samuel 1:24
- Instructed in the ways of God Deuteronomy 31:12,13; Proverbs 22:6
- Judiciously trained Proverbs 22:15; 29:17; Ephesians 6:4
SHOULD
- Obey God Deuteronomy 30:2
- Fear God Proverbs 24:21
- Remember God Ecclesiastes 12:1
- Attend to parental teaching Proverbs 1:8,9
- Honour parents Exodus 20:12; Hebrews 12:9
- Fear parents Leviticus 19:3
- Obey parents Proverbs 6:20; Ephesians 6:1
- Take care of parents 1 Timothy 5:4
- Honour the aged Leviticus 19:32; 1 Peter 5:5
- Not imitate bad parents Ezekiel 20:18
An heritage from the Lord Psalm 113:9; 127:3
NOT TO HAVE
- Considered an affliction Genesis 15:2,3; Jeremiah 22:30
- A reproach in Israel 1 Samuel 1:6,7; Luke 1:25
Anxiety of the Jews for Genesis 30:1; 1 Samuel 1:5,8
Often prayed for 1 Samuel 1:10,11; Luke 1:13
Often given in answer to prayer Genesis 25:21; 1 Samuel 1:27; Luke 1:13
Treatment of, after birth, noticed Ezekiel 16:4
Mostly nursed by the mothers 1 Samuel 1:22; 1 Kings 3:21; Psalm 22:9; Song of Solomon 8:1
Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting Genesis 21:8; 1 Samuel 1:24
Circumcised on the eighth day Philippians 3:5
Named at circumcision Luke 1:59; 2:21
WERE NAMED
- After relatives Luke 1:59,61
- From remarkable events Genesis 21:3,6; 18:13; Exodus 2:10; 18:3,4
- From circumstances connected with their birth Genesis 25:25,26; 35:18; 1 Chronicles 4:9
- Often by God Isaiah 8:3; Hosea 1:4,6,9
- Often numerous 2 Kings 10:1; 1 Chronicles 4:27
- Numerous, considered an especial blessing Psalm 115:14; 127:4,5
- Sometimes born when parents were old Genesis 15:3,6; 17:17; Luke 1:18
MALE
- If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed Exodus 13:12,13,15
- Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger Jeremiah 20:15
- Under the care of tutors, till they came of age 2 Kings 10:1; Galatians 4:1,2
- Usefully employed 1 Samuel 9:3; 17:15
- Inherited the possessions of their father Deuteronomy 21:16,17; Luke 12:13,14
- Received the blessing of their father before his death Genesis 27:1-4; 48:15; 49:1-33
FEMALE
- Taken care of by nurses Genesis 35:8
- Usefully employed Genesis 24:13; Exodus 2:16
- Inherited property in default of sons Numbers 27:1-8; Joshua 17:1-6
Fondness and care of mothers for Exodus 2:2-10; 1 Samuel 2:19; 1 Kings 3:27; Isaiah 49:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:7,8
Of God's people, holy Ezra 9:2; 1 Corinthians 7:14
Of God's people, interested in the promises Deuteronomy 29:29; Acts 2:39
Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents Deuteronomy 4:40; 12:25,28; Psalm 128:1-3
Frequently bore the curse of parents Exodus 20:5; Psalm 109:9,10
WERE REQUIRED
- To honour their parents Exodus 20:12
- To attend to instruction Deuteronomy 4:9; 11:19
- To submit to discipline Proverbs 29:17; Hebrews 12:9
- To respect the aged Leviticus 19:32
Mode of giving public instruction to Luke 2:46; Acts 22:3
Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age Genesis 9:24,25; 21:14; 38:24
Often wicked and rebellious 2 Kings 2:23
Rebellious, punished by the civil power Exodus 21:15-17; Deuteronomy 21:18-21
Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents Matthew 15:5; Mark 7:11,12
Could demand their portion during father's life Luke 15:12
Amusements of Zechariah 8:5; Matthew 11:16,17
Casting out of weak, &c alluded to Ezekiel 16:5
Inhuman practice of offering to idols 2 Kings 17:31; 2 Chronicles 28:3; 33:6
ILLEGITIMATE
- Had no inheritance Genesis 21:10,14; Galatians 4:30
- Not cared for by the father Hebrews 12:8
- Excluded from the congregation Deuteronomy 23:2
- Sometimes sent away with gifts Genesis 25:6
- Despised by their brethren Judges 11:2
Destruction of, a punishment Leviticus 26:22; Ezekiel 9:6; Luke 19:44
Grief occasioned by loss of Genesis 37:35; 44:27-29; 2 Samuel 13:37; Jeremiah 6:26; 31:15
Resignation manifested at loss of Leviticus 10:19,20; 2 Samuel 12:18-23; Job 1:19-21

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