Passing the Baton

2 Timothy 1:5

By Stewart McCarter, September 15, 2019

“A Relay Race is not won by the team that runs the fastest, but by the one who successfully passes the baton.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7) (2 Timothy 1:5)

  1. FAITH MUST BE REAL
  1. Believe in The Triune God
  2. Love the Triune God
  3. God must be part of who you are
  4. Parents must teach this to their children
  1. TEACHING MUST BE REAL
  1. On purpose
  2. Sitting in the house
  3. Walk by the way
  4. Lie down
  5. Rise up
  1. MODELING MUST BE REAL
  1. Example
  2. Availability
  3. Encouragement
  4. Pray with them, pray for them
  5. Be authentic
  6. Teach with, not at or for
  7. Make the Word of God central

What about you?

  1. Display your family mission statement- and share it with me.
  2. Commit to at least 3 nights a week to sit together as a family and discuss their lives.
  3. Encourage, pray and teach your family this week.