God's Deliverance and Truth for Families Today

 

Summary

In today's world, families are facing unprecedented challenges. The pressures of society, the bombardment of social media, and the shifting cultural norms have placed a heavy burden on the family unit. But I stand before you today to declare that God is aware of our struggles, and He is poised to deliver us from the bondage that seeks to ensnare our families.

The children of Israel cried out under the weight of their bondage in Egypt, and God heard their cries. He was not distant or disinterested; He was actively concerned and ready to act on their behalf. In the same way, God hears the cries of parents today. He sees the attacks on our children, the demonic influences that seek to alter their identities and lead them astray. But God is saying, "Enough is enough." He is ready to deliver us, to bring us into a spacious land, a place of freedom and abundance.

As a church, we must not give up on the family. We must not relent in our mission and vision for the family unit. God knows what we are going through, and He is coming down to rescue us. He remembers His covenant with us and is looking upon our families with favor.

The battle for truth is fierce, but we must stand firm in the Word of God. The truth will set us free. It will bring freedom to our families. We may feel like we are fighting a losing battle, but victory is assured. This is not a one-day battle; it is a sustained fight, but there is victory on the other side.

We must be brave and bold, not wimping out or compromising to fit in with the culture. We must stand up for our Godly values and convictions, even if it means standing alone. When darkness covers the earth, it does not mean it has to be dark in our homes. There is a supernatural light in the homes of those who serve God, a light that will draw others who are groping in darkness.

As parents, we must lead our homes with unwavering love and strength. We must affirm the true identity of our children as male or female, made in the image of God. We cannot allow the deceitful heart to dictate "my truth" over "the truth." We must guide our children through a culture that tells them to follow their hearts, which can be deceitful above all things.

We must also be discerning in how we educate our children. Whether in public, private, or Christian schools, we must pour the Word of God into them, ensuring that supernatural light glows in our homes. And when the world seems to be getting darker, we must remember the power of the blood of Jesus, which can cover and protect our families.

In conclusion, let us be radical in our parenting, bold in our stance for truth, and unwavering in our commitment to the family. God is with us, and He will deliver us.

Key Takeaways:

- God is intimately aware of the struggles families face today and is actively concerned about our well-being. He hears our prayers and is ready to intervene on our behalf, just as He did for the Israelites in Egypt. Our faith in His deliverance must be unwavering. [59:12]

- The truth of God's Word is the foundation of freedom for our families. As we embrace and apply this truth, we will experience breakthroughs and victories, even amidst the battles we face. The fight for our families is ongoing, but with God's truth, we are assured of triumph. [49:30]

- Being brave and bold as parents means making decisions that may go against the grain of popular culture. It requires standing firm in our convictions, even if it means facing ridicule or standing alone. Our courage will be rewarded with God's supernatural provision and protection. [01:13:59]

- Our role as parents is to lead with love and strength, affirming the God-given identity of our children. We must resist the cultural narrative that encourages living by "my truth" and instead guide our children according to the unchanging truth of God's Word. [53:04]

- The education of our children, whether in public, private, or Christian schools, should be infused with the light of God's Word. Our decisions regarding their education should be based on our values and the leading of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that every environment can be a mission field. [01:16:23]

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. Exodus 2:23-25 (NIV)
> "During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them."

2. Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NIV)
> "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve."

3. Exodus 12:22-23 (NIV)
> "Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out of the door of your house until morning. When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down."

#### Observation Questions
1. What did the Israelites do when they were in bondage in Egypt, and how did God respond? ([57:16])
2. According to Jeremiah 17:9-10, what is said about the human heart, and how does God interact with it? ([52:30])
3. What specific instructions did God give the Israelites regarding the blood on the doorframes in Exodus 12:22-23, and what was the purpose of this act? ([01:17:38])
4. How does the sermon describe the current cultural challenges faced by families, and what is God's promise in response to these challenges? ([59:12])

#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the story of the Israelites' bondage and deliverance in Exodus 2:23-25 relate to the struggles families face today? ([59:12])
2. In what ways does the deceitfulness of the heart, as described in Jeremiah 17:9-10, impact the way we should guide our children? ([52:30])
3. What is the significance of the blood on the doorframes in Exodus 12:22-23, and how can this be applied to the concept of spiritual protection for our families today? ([01:17:38])
4. The sermon emphasizes the need for parents to be brave and bold. What are some practical ways parents can stand firm in their convictions despite cultural pressures? ([01:04:16])

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt overwhelmed by the challenges facing your family. How did you seek God's intervention, and what was the outcome? ([59:12])
2. Considering Jeremiah 17:9-10, how can you ensure that your decisions are guided by God's truth rather than the deceitfulness of your heart? ([52:30])
3. What steps can you take to affirm the God-given identity of your children in a culture that promotes "my truth" over "the truth"? ([53:04])
4. How can you create an environment in your home where the light of God's Word shines brightly, even when the world around you seems to be getting darker? ([01:13:59])
5. Think about the educational choices for your children. How can you ensure that their education, whether public, private, or Christian, is infused with the light of God's Word? ([01:16:23])
6. What are some specific ways you can be brave and bold in your parenting, especially when it means going against popular culture? ([01:04:16])
7. How can you plead the blood of Jesus over your family as a form of spiritual protection, and what practical steps can you take to implement this in your daily life? ([01:18:11])

Devotional

Day 1: Divine Awareness in Family Struggles
God is not blind to the challenges that families face in the modern world. He is deeply aware of the pressures that society, social media, and cultural shifts exert on the family unit. Just as He heard the cries of the Israelites in Egypt, He hears the prayers of parents today. He sees the attacks on the values and identities of our children and is ready to intervene. Families are called to trust in God's promise of deliverance, believing that He will bring them into a place of freedom and abundance, just as He did for His people in the past.

"Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD; "I will place him in the safety for which he longs." (Psalm 12:5)

Reflection: How can you actively trust in God's awareness and concern for your family's struggles today?

Day 2: The Liberating Power of Truth
The truth of God's Word is not merely a set of doctrines but the very foundation of freedom for families. In a world where the battle for truth rages fiercely, it is the application of God's Word that brings breakthroughs and victories. Families are encouraged to stand firm in the Word, knowing that the truth will set them free and lead them to victory. This fight is not a short skirmish but a sustained campaign, and with the truth as their weapon, families can be assured of triumph in the end. [49:30]

"If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32)

Reflection: What is one way you can more deeply abide in God's Word to experience its liberating power in your family?

Day 3: Courageous Parenting Against Cultural Norms
In a culture that often runs counter to godly values, parents are called to be brave and bold, making decisions that align with their convictions rather than the prevailing winds of society. This may mean standing alone or facing ridicule, but the promise is that God's supernatural provision and protection will be with those who stand firm. Parents are encouraged to light their homes with the truth, offering a beacon of hope to those lost in the darkness of the world. [01:13:59]

"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)

Reflection: What is one area where you need to stand firm in your convictions, and how can you do so with love?

Day 4: Affirming Identity in God's Design
Parents have the responsibility to lead their homes with love and strength, affirming the God-given identity of their children as male or female, created in the image of God. In a culture that promotes subjective truths and encourages following one's heart, parents must guide their children with the unchanging truth of God's Word. The heart can be deceitful, but God's truth provides a sure foundation for identity and purpose. [53:04]

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds." (Jeremiah 17:9-10)

Reflection: How can you affirm your child's identity in Christ in a way that counters the cultural narrative of "my truth"?

Day 5: Enlightened Education in a Dark World
The education of children should be a reflection of the family's values and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Whether in public, private, or Christian schools, the Word of God should be the light that guides and shapes the learning environment. As the world grows darker, parents must ensure that their homes glow with the supernatural light of God's truth, making every educational setting a mission field for their children. [01:16:23]

"For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness." (Psalm 18:28)

Reflection: What practical steps can you take to ensure that your child's education is infused with the light of God's Word?

Quotes

- "God has heard your cry parents. God has heard our prayers. God is listening, God is looking, God is aware, and God is coming down. I believe God is saying enough is enough; I'm coming down and I'm going to deliver my people today." [59:12] (Download | )

- "To be a radical parent, you've got to be brave. You cannot wimp out as a parent. One of the great problems today is that parents are wimping out and we're giving into culture because we want to be popular instead of truthful." [01:04:55] (Download | )

- "Protecting your kids can mean standing alone when your parenting decisions run counter to the culture. Stick to your values. When your values are clear, your decisions are easy." [01:15:07] (Download | )

- "As the world's getting darker, I believe for the people of God, our homes are, there's a supernatural light in our homes today. That's the power and the presence of God." [01:14:32] (Download | )

- "You're going to have to stand up and lead your family with the Godly values and convictions. This is so important to be brave and to be bold as a parent." [01:08:54] (Download | )

- "The public school is our mission field. Pour into your kids the word of God, let there be supernatural light glowing in our homes." [01:16:23] (Download | )

- "The heart is deceitful above all things. As parents, we have to guide our children through a culture that is constantly telling them their heart is the only truth." [53:04] (Download | )

- "Children need unwavering love and strength from their parents. They also need parents who will affirm their true identity as male or female, made in the image of God." [53:41] (Download | )

- "I still believe that you plead the blood of Jesus over your family. There's power in the blood of Jesus. Nothing can wash away our sins but the blood of Jesus." [01:18:48] (Download | )

- "Doctors didn't assign their gender at birth, they observed it. No surgery, hormones, or roleplay will change their true identity." [55:17] (Download | )

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