LESSON 40 Our main Bible passage shows that
SANCTITY OF LIFE AND God is against killing of fellow b
FAMILY VAILUES beings or shedding of innocent blood
Deuteronomy 21:1-23; 22:1-30 This makes the killer unclean.
God considers the life of every
sacred and of great vol.
anctity means being holy or human being
made us in u:.
sacred. To be holy is to have a He is our Crcator Who
He desires that ..
clean heart and a clean life. image. Therefore,
Every child loves clean things clean have right to abundant life that will
serve Him in holiness. Thie:
clothes, clean teeth., clean shoes. Do enable us
like clean things? The second part the main subject ot the instructions in
you
Deuteronomy 21. God is not intereets
of our topic is Family values. Family
of anyone, rather. He
values mean good and godly standard n the death from sin and ivre -
to be free
maintained in the family. It is expected Wants us
hates killing of innocent
that holyand good morals are seen in happy life. He
the life of every boy and girl in order to
ensure a bright future and to be a
responsible citizen.
Children that are still
doing bad things should
repent and become
friends of Jesus and
thereafter pray for grace
to live a holy life. In the
Bible, we have people like
Abraham and Sarah,
Aquila and Priscilla,
Zecharias and Elizabeth
couples whose lifestyles were
examples of good family values and
holy living.
1, COMMAND TO MAINTAIN
SANCTITY OF LIFE AND
HOLY LIVING:
Deuteronomy 21:1
17; Leviticus 11:44;
John 17:17; Romans
12:2,3; Hebrews 12:14
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person and require that restitution be These rules and regulations determine
made for the killingcleansing
This was why
of innocent souls. the values for each family. Our Bible
ritual was
prescribed when a person was found passage outlines the core values that
slained. we must build and live by in order to
Today, we do not need any ritual enioy God's covenant blessings.
because the word of God is very clear. Love There must be mutual love
Thou abalt not klu (Exodus 20:13). between parents, children, siblings and
No one should kill either through every member of the family. If you love
physical means, abortion, slander, your parents, you will obey and honour
false accusation or hatred of fellow them. You will also seek the good of
human being. Children must seek to everyone in the family.
maintain peace and holiness as they Obedence - This is a very important
relate with others in their dav-to-day Virtue that all the children must
activities. cultivate, build and live by. In fact,
parents is very
When a boy or girl is holy, it will reflect obedience to your
not be a stubborn or
in cvery area of his or her life. The frit important. Do
of the Spirit will be seen in rebellious child.
such lte and Honour and Respect Children are
it will radiate the beauty of Christ.
commanded to honour their parents to
To live a sanctified life:
enjoy long and abundant life.
a) Asinner must repent of his/her sins Submission and Humility - You must
and accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour be subject to parental control and
b) Saved boys and girls must pray for a authority ifyou want to enjoy your life
sanctified life. Diligence - Children must work hard
c) There must be daily study of and and assist their parents in doing house
meditation on God's word. chores and family business. There
laziness,
d) Separation from the world (1 John should be no room for
Every member of the family
2:15). Jesus Christ prayed for our Furity-
sanctification. He wants all His friends should maintain purity and
ngnteouSness in their daily life. Do not
to be united and to experience the glorv
of God. There are blessings trom od u engage
your
in any immoral relationship.
dressing should be decent. Boys
we live a sanctified life.
should not wear girls' attire neither
2. CALL TO CONSECRATION AND should girls be in boys' garments.
BUILDINGOF FAMILY VALUES: Everyone must remain a virgin till
Deuteronony 21:18-23; 22:1-30: marriage.
Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4 Children are expected to obey the
Every child belongs to a family and rules and regulations in their families
God has set rules and guidelines by as long as they do not go against the
which farmilies are expected to live. word of God. "Children, obey your
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parents in the Lord: for this is right"A man, neither ahall A man put o
Ephesians 6:1). Children should take woman's garmnent: for al that do s
part in family devotions, run errand for
their parents, do their house chores. are abominatlon unto the LORD A
and respect and love every member of God" (Deuteronomy 22:5).
their family. If you have been
disobedient to your parents, you have LESsON: God wants us to be holy.
to repent and ask the Lord to help you
so that your life can be a good example THOUGHT: Iwill be holy and obedient
to othcrs
at all times.
3. COVENANT BLESSINGS FOR THE ACTIVITY: Children
OBEDIENT: should mention
Deuteronomy 22:6,7: Exodus names at least two girls and three
20:12; Ephesians 6:3 boys who lived a life of sanctity in the
Our God is faithful. He promises to Bible and pray to be like them.
bless every child who will obey
His
word. As God blessed the families of old cONGREGATIONAL
-TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY
SONG: GHS 189
who lived holily and kept the family
values, He will also bless you if youobey CHORUSES: (1)
His word. Some of the Peace, purity, power.
(i) Good health. (ü) blessings are: (2)
Divine provision of showObedience
is the very best way to
all good things that you desire. that you believe. (3) Make me a
(iii) Long good child like
life on earth. (iv) Answers to
prayers. (v)
Samuel.
Good success (vi) Protection and
HOMEWORK:
preservation from all evils. (vii) Eternal their homeworkChildren should write in
book five blessings of
life in heaven.
living a holy life.
QUESTIONS: DAILY BIBLE READING
1. What do you
understand by the MONDAY EPHESIANS
2.
words, sanctity of life? TUESDAY EPHESIANS
6:1-3
Sanctity of life is a command from WEDNESDAY EPHESLANS 6:4-6
God. Yes or No? 6:7-9
3. THURSDAY EXODUS
Mention three family values FRIDAY EXODUS
20:12-14
20:15-20
4. maintained in your home. SATURDAY COLOSSLANS 3:18-20
Mention four blessings forobeying
SUNDAY
COLOSSIANS 3:21-24
the Lord.
5. How can
live a Find the BIBLE WORD SEARCH
a sinful child
sanctified life? meanings of these words.
You can use your
MEMORY VERSE: "The woman shall 4.1. Sanctity 2. Values dictionary.
3. Errands
pertaineth unto Responsible Citizen.
not wear that which 5.
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