Happy Father’s Day!
Today’s Text: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-2
SUNDAY MEDITATION

The Bible clearly articulates our responsibility to our fathers:

EPHESIANS 6:1-2
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with promise; ‘that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.’”

EXODUS 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”

At the midpoint of the Ten Commandments, the emphasis shifts. The first four commandments outline man’s responsibility to God. The remaining six govern interpersonal relationships and begin with the command to honor parents.

The apostle Paul reiterates the command to honor your father and mother in two epistles validating it as a New Testament life principle (Eph. 6:2; Col 3:20).

Honor your father today by expressing your love and gratitude to him for the investment he has made in your life!

Charles E. McCracken is an international Bible teacher, long-time friend of Israel and advocate for the Jewish people. With 40 plus years of ministry experience, Rev. McCracken is known for authenticity in communicating biblical truth that makes his presentations relevant for those seeking to understand the significance of Israel and the church in Bible prophecy. He staunchly supports the nation of Israel and the Jewish people’s right to exist and live in peace.

© Charles E. McCracken 2016, devotional comments only. Repost/Reprint with permission from the author via Contact Form under ABOUT. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Emphasis added.)

IMAGE:
1) Children express excitement on the return of their father from a six-month deployment. By DoD [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons – Enhancement: MKM Portfolios

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