1. Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith

2. Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want to avoid family problems
like in Eli’s house, 1 Sam. 13:11-14
Immoral children
Irreverent children
Children suffering under God’s wrath

3. Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family
Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith
Do you want your whole family
delivered from judgment like Noah’s,
Gen. 7:7
God-fearing
Faith-filled
Heaven-bound

4. Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith
Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
Peter
Eunice, Lois, Timothy

5. Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith
Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
Zacharias & Elizabeth both faithful, Lk. 1:5, 6
Husband & wife supporting each other
Had hardship & sorrow, Lk. 1:7
Prayed about hardship, Lk. 1:8-13
Prayer answered, Lk. 1:11-13
Beyond expectation, Lk. 1:14-16; Eph. 3:20, 21
Moment of doubt, Lk. 1:18-20

6. Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
Raised John to be a godly man, Lk. 1:57-80
Kept the Law, Lk. 1:59
Obeyed the Lord, Lk. 1:60-63; cf. 1:13
John grew strong in spirit, Lk. 1:80

7. Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Zacharias, Elizabeth, John
John was unique among men
Preached boldly to sinners, Mt. 3:2-8
Baptized Christ, Mt. 3:13, 14
Bore witness to Christ, Jn. 1:29
Honored by Christ, Mt. 11:7-14
Gave life for the truth, Mt. 14:1-13

8. Family Problems Families of Faith Peter
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Peter
Peter was married, Mt. 8:14, 15
Family to care for
Could not be pope

9. Family Problems Families of Faith Peter
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Peter
Peter led his family in the faith,
1 Cor. 9:5; 1 Pt. 5:1
Wife supported him in his labors, Acts 4, 5
Wife a faithful woman, 1 Tim. 3:1-7, 11
Children faithful, Titus 1:6

10. Family Problems Families of Faith Peter
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Peter
Peter had to correct his behavior at times
Denied Christ, Mt. 26:69-75
Separated from Gentile brethren, Gal. 2:11-14
Do you think this impacted his family?
What did they think of him?
Did he show his emotions to his family?
Did he correct his behavior with his family?
Public & private confessions?

11. Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy
Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith
Eunice, Lois, Timothy
Eunice raised a man of faith,
2 Tim. 1:3-5; 3:13-15
Faith in grandmother, Lois
Faith in mother
Faith in Timothy

12. Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Eunice, Lois, Timothy
Raised in faith while his father was an infidel,
Acts 16:1-3
Known for his faith
Terrific battle with Satan & pagan culture won
Peer pressure
False religion

13. Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy
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Family Problems
Families of Faith
Eunice, Lois, Timothy
Want to raise a Timothy?
Keep the faith
Teach him God’s word

14. Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want to avoid family problems
like in Eli’s house, 1 Sam. 13:11-14
Immoral children
Irreverent children
Children suffering under God’s wrath

15. Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family
Avoid
Family Problems
Families of Faith
Do you want your whole family
delivered from judgment like Noah’s,
Gen. 7:7
God-fearing
Faith-filled
Heaven-bound