1. Family Relationship Deuteronomy 6:1-8; Ephesians 6:1-3

2. Definition of the Family  The basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children -Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary

3. Key Characteristics of the Breakdown of the Family A.Development of Non-Traditional Family B.Departure from Biblical Values C.Isolation

4. Biblical Overview of the Family A.God created the family unit (Gen. 1:27, 28; 2:4) B.God expects family members to follow their God-given roles 1. Parents (Deut. 6:1-8) 2. Children (Eph. 6:1-3) 3. Sibling (John 13:34; 15:12; 1 John 4:7)

5. Believer’s Response to God’s Design of the Family A. Parents 1.Educate their Children (Deut. 6:4-7) 2.The Church Is a Partner With the Parents in Educating the Children (Deut. 31:10-13) 3.The Church Helps Equip the Parents to Educate the Children (Deut. 4:9; Eph. 4:11-12) B. Children 1.Honor and Obey Parents (Eph. 6:1-3) 2.Respect and Love Siblings (John 13:34; 1 John 4:7) C. Church Family (Matt. 12:50; Eph. 2:19)