Essential Family: Plans, Promises & Problems

The sins that people tolerate in moderation could become magnified in the lives of their children.

Deuteronomy 6:2-9

• Verses 17-19, 24; 7:9, 12-14a
• The revelation – verse 4
• The response – verses 5-6
• The responsibility – verses 7-9
  • convincingly, consistently, creatively, conversationally, and conspicuously

Exodus 20:5

• Our sin affects future generations

Judges 2

• Joshua 24:14-16
  • Sincerity and truth
  • Promises by the people to follow God’s will
• Judges 2:2
  • Disobedience to the will of God by the people
• Judges 2:10-13, 14-19
  • Falling away of their children from God
  • More than their fathers

Generation to Generation

• Proverbs 22:6; 29:15, 17; 13:22
• 2 Timothy 2:2

Generational Iniquity – Principles

• Intensity increases with each generation
• It’s not time to blame the parents
• Children are not guilty for the sin of the parents – Ezekiel 18:20

Changing History

• Recognize generational iniquity
• Acknowledge and confess iniquity
• Identify the root iniquity
• Forgive your forefathers
• Establish wise daily disciplines
  • 1 Corinthians 9:27
• Establish a new line of blessing
  • Exodus 20:6; Deuteronomy 12:28