What is family worship?
‘A reverent reading of the Old and New Testament will leave us with this unmistakable conclusion: family religion, which depends not a little on the household head daily leading the family before God in worship, is one of the most powerful structures that the covenant keeping God has given for the expansion of redemption through the generations, so that countless multitudes may be brought into communion with and worship the One who is worthy “to receive glory and honor and power: for thou has created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created”’ (Rev. 4:11) Douglas Kelly
What is NOT family worship?
A Neglected Grace - Jason Helopoulos
Where do we see this in scripture?
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 78 (especially v.7), Joshua 24:15
New Testament: Ephesians 5:25-26, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Peter 3:7, 2 Tim. 3:14-15
How should we view the family?
Biblical Households - Genesis 14, Mathew 8, Ephesians 6
“Practice Hospitality…” Romans 12:13
Is family worship mandatory or optional?
Syllogism:
Humans must worship God.
Families are a gathering of humans.
Families must worship God.
What does the life and rhythm of your home show that you prioritize and/or worship?
