The makeup and actions of the family tell about our priorities and beliefs. This lesson is to encourage our families to draw closer together and provide a lasting influence.

2. Family Evangelism “Changing the World through our Families!”

3. The Bible Emphasizes the Family The family is of divine creation. (Genesis 1,27.28) The husband and wife are given principles for their relationship: Physical love (1 Corinthians 7.3) Submission (Ephesians 5.22) Love (Ephesians 5.25) Honor (Hebrews 13.4)

4. The Bible Emphasizes the Family The parents and children are given principles: Obedience (Ephesians 6.1-3) Honor of parents (Hebrews 12.9) Nourishment (1 Samuel 1.22) Training (Ephesians 6.4)

5. Devotion of the Family God has always wanted families to put him first. (Deuteronomy 6.4-9) Joshua and his family chose God (Joshua 24.15) Matthew 6.33

6. Family Evangelism Shouldn’t our families shine as lights in the world? (Matthew 5.14-16) Our families should shine in the midst of a crooked generation. (Philippians 2.15)

7. Family Evangelism Do our friends see our families and their spiritual journey? Do they see what we are seeking? (Matthew 6.33) Do they see our diligence? (2 Timothy 2.15) Do they know we care? (Matthew 22.37-39)

8. Family Evangelism Our homes need the gospel! “And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ” (Acts 5.42, emphasis mine)

9. Family Evangelism “Changing the World through our Families!”