CHILDREN

 

“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

Acts 2:39

 

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.”

Acts 16:31

 

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:20

 

For us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.

1 Corinthians 8:6

 

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became an adult, I put childish ways behind me.
I Corinthians 13:11

 

“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” says the Lord Almighty.

2 Corinthians 6:18

 

“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” says the Lord Almighty.

2 Corinthians 6:18

 

“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you. .  .”

Deuteronomy 5:16

 

Only take heed, and guard your life diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen and lest they depart from your [mind and] heart all the days of your life.  Teach them to your children and your children’s children.

Deuteronomy 4:9 AMP

 

“Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.”

Deuteronomy 27:16

 

There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one home when you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4:4 – 6

 

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.  Live as children of light.

Ephesians 5:8

 

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:1 - 3

 

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons.  For what son is not disciplined by his father?

Hebrews 12:7

 

To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called . . .  Everlasting Father.

Isaiah 9:6

 

I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand.  I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles.

Isaiah 42:6

 

This is what the Lord says . . . he who formed you.  “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

Isaiah 43:1

 

“For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.  They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.  One will say, ‘I belong  to the Lord;’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob; stgill another will write on his hand, ‘The Lord’s’.

Isaiah 44:3 – 5

 

Before I was born the Lord called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name.

Isaiah 49:1

 

All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace.

Isaiah 54:13

 

You, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.

Isaiah 63:16

 

O Lord, you are our Father.  We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Isaiah 64:8

 

They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance about.

Job 21:11

 

The sheep listen to his voice.  He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.  When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

John 10:3 – 4

 

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

John 10: 14 – 15

 

Jesus said “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

John 10:27

 

When a woman is about to give birth, she is in great pain.  But after it is all over, she forgets the pain and is happy, because she has brought a child into the world.

John 16:21

    

If God loved us when we were only a thought, no more than a part of His plan,

Than surely He loves his children grown, as only a Father can.

[How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.]

1 John 3:1

 

Dear Children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:18

 

“Each of you must respect his mother and father.”

Leviticus 19:3

 

Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?  Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?  If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

Luke 11:11 - 13

 

“…Honor your father and mother.”

Luke 18:20

 

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant.  He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”  And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:14 – 16

 

Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Matthew 6:8

 

My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them.

Proverbs 1:10

 

The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:12                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 6:20

 

“Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.  Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.”

Proverbs 8:32, 33

 

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish so grief to his mother.

Proverbs 10:1

 

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:1

 

The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:12

 

A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs 15:5

 

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Proverbs 17:6

 

Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.

Proverbs 20:11

 

Pont your kinds in the right direction – when they’re old they won’t be lost.

Proverbs 22:6  The Message

 

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Proverbs 23:15, 16

 

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:22

 

The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.  May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice!  My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways.

Proverbs 23:24–26   

                                                                                                                                                                                  

He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Proverbs 28:7

 

Her children arise and call her blessed.

Proverbs 31:28

 

The One who made the world, created life, and prepared eternity holds us as a Shepherd carries his lambs.  In his power, in his love, we are secure.

Psalm 28:8, 9

 

David declared, “You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.”

Psalm 89:26

 

But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.

Psalms 107:41

 

Sons, are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.  Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth.  Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.  They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

Psalms 127:3–5

 

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.

Psalms 128:3

 

All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.  How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!  How vast is the sum of them!

Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.

Psalm 139:16-18

 

You did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.  And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Romans 8:15

 

For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.  Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.

1 Samuel 1:27-28

 

 

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