1. Respect for Parents (Prov. 30:11)Respect for Parents (Prov. 30:11) –Commanded, Exo. 20:12; Lev. 19:3; Deut. 27:6; Prov. 30:17; Eph. 6:2-3 –Show respect with: Words of respect – Ex. 21:17; Dt. 21:18-21Words of respect – Ex. 21:17; Dt. 21:18-21 Ears that listen – Prov. 23:22Ears that listen – Prov. 23:22 Lives that obey them – Eph. 6:1 (Rom. 1:30)Lives that obey them – Eph. 6:1 (Rom. 1:30) Devoted care for them – 1 Tim. 5:4Devoted care for them – 1 Tim. 5:4 1 #1: Please give some Bible teaching on speaking respectfully and showing respect for: Spouse, parents, children, fellow Christians.

2. Respect for SpousesRespect for Spouses –Honor your vows, Heb. 13:4 –Words of kindness, Eph. 4:32; 1 Cor. 13:5 –Actions of love & honor, Eph. 5:22-29 Wife toward husband – Prov. 31:10-12, 23Wife toward husband – Prov. 31:10-12, 23 Husband toward wife – Prov. 31:11, 28-29Husband toward wife – Prov. 31:11, 28-29 –Forgive each other, Mt. 6:14-15 (2 Tim. 3:3) 2 #1: Please give some Bible teaching on speaking respectfully and showing respect for: Spouse, parents, children, fellow Christians.

3. Respect for ChildrenRespect for Children –Be sure they know you value them, Matt. 19:13-15 –Do not provoke to discouragement, Col. 3:21 Discipline, not tyranny – Heb. 12:9-11Discipline, not tyranny – Heb. 12:9-11 –Show them respect for God & others 3 #1: Please give some Bible teaching on speaking respectfully and showing respect for: Spouse, parents, children, fellow Christians.

4. Respect for the AgedRespect for the Aged –Rise & give honor, Lev. 19:32; 19:14 –By your speech & approach, 1 Tim. 5:1-2 Respect for fellow-ChristiansRespect for fellow-Christians –How we treat Jesus, Matt. 25:34-40, 45 –Humble, loving service, Phil. 2:3-4; Eph. 5:21 4

5. #2: In Hebrews 6:18, what are the two immutable things in which it is impossible for God to lie? God’s Integrity (Heb. 6:18-20)God’s Integrity (Heb. 6:18-20) –Immutable: “fixed, unalterable” –Two unchangeable things form a sure foundation for the Christian’s hope – Heb. 6:13-18 –Context: Encouragement to mature & endure – Heb. 6:9-12 (cf. Abraham, 6:15) 5

6. God’s Promise (Heb. 6:13-15) Abraham’s hope secured, Rom. 4:17- 21 (22)Abraham’s hope secured, Rom. 4:17- 21 (22) By faith, we are heirs of the promise, Rom. 4:13- 16; Gal. 3:16,18,22,29By faith, we are heirs of the promise, Rom. 4:13- 16; Gal. 3:16,18,22,29 God’s Oath (Heb. 6:16-17) Swore by Himself, 6:13; Gen. 22:16Swore by Himself, 6:13; Gen. 22:16 Oath, by one greater, confirm a covenant, 6:16; Gal. 3:15, 17Oath, by one greater, confirm a covenant, 6:16; Gal. 3:15, 17 Overwhelming credibility, Heb. 6:17, 13Overwhelming credibility, Heb. 6:17, 13 Two Immutable Things 6

7. Why is gambling a sin?Why is gambling a sin? –Motives of covetousness & greed, Col. 3:5; 1 Tim. 6:10 –Entices people to shirk honest labor &/or investment as means of gain, Gen. 3:19; 1 Ths. 4:11-12 7 #3: Why is gambling a sin, and what is included in it?

8. Why is it a sin?Why is it a sin? –Perpetuates selfishness instead of love, Matthew 22:39; 7:12 –Violates principle of good stewardship, Luke 16:10-12 8 #3: Why is gambling a sin, and what is included in it?

9. What forms does gambling take?What forms does gambling take? –Wagering on any element of chance –Different forms: Horse racing, punchboards & pulltabs, fund raising events such as casino nights, bingo, card rooms, lottery, casinos, bingo halls, etc.Horse racing, punchboards & pulltabs, fund raising events such as casino nights, bingo, card rooms, lottery, casinos, bingo halls, etc. 9