Heaven in the Family | At Home as it is in Heaven

Main Verse: I Peter 2:21-3:7

I. Introduction

  1. What does it take to have heaven at home from God’s perspective?
  2. Last week I gave you a definition of what I see at home as it is in heaven – Let’s paint a picture of a godly family:
    1. It is a family where God’s character, His love, and His glory is reflected in the lives of each member of the family and their interaction together.
    2. It is a place of safety, support, love, healing, miracles, refreshing, and good memories.
  3. Is this even possible in a fallen world, filled with fallen people?1. I say, _____________.

    2. This is because of the work of _____________, our being made _____________ creations.
  4. We see in scripture that building a godly family from God’s perspective has two components:
    1. A committed, loving _____________.
    2. The raising of _____________ by God’s design.
  5. We desperately need Biblical insight as to how to make our marriages _____________ and from that make our _____________ solid.

II. A Look at our Text

  1. A key phrase is _______________________________________.

    1. We live to be a _____________ of God’s glory.
    2. We are to be _____________ as Jesus was.
    3. We are to live as _____________ men and live as _____________ of God.
    4. Show proper _____________ to everyone. Vs 17
    5. We are called to follow _____________ example in _____________ relationships in life.
  2. Peter focuses on our _____________: We are _____________ of Christ and serve others for _____________ sake.
  3. Peter focuses on _____________ in the home.
  4. Peter focuses on true _____________ for the women.

    1. It is not just _____________ beauty.
    2. He is not talking about _____________.
    3. He is talking about focusing on your _____________becoming more like Christ.
  5. We are to do _____________ and not live in _____________.
  6. The husband is called to _____________ his wife.
  7. Respect is the same word translated _____________.
  8. The husband must be aware he and his wife are heirs of the precious gift of life.
    1. The raising of _____________.
    2. You both are eternal and _____________ to God.
  9. Your relationship as husband and wife is crucial as to whether your _____________ are answered.

III. Conclusion

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