Chapter 8 (Extending Love to Your Family) – Questions for Husbands

When the word “parents” is used it means both sets of parents

1. What does Exodus 20:12 instruct you to do? How does that commandment apply to your life today?

2. What is the promise for obeying Exodus 20:12, according to Ephesians 6:2-3?

3. Using Moses & Jethro as an example (Exodus 4:18, 18:1-27) answer (and explain your answers to) the following questions:

How do I show humility to my parents?

What have I done recently to honor my parents?

How often do I communicate with my parents?

Do I consider my parents to be my friends?

Do I ask my parents for advice?

4. Look back at pages 135-137 and identify any of the hindrances that you have. What simple steps can you take to reduce the effect of those hindrances?

5. Look back through the “little things” or at your answers for the previous question and identify one of those that you can do this week. Write out your action plan:

Chapter 8 (Extending Love to Your Family) – Questions for Wives

When the word “parents” is used it means both sets of parents

1. What was the biggest challenge to you from this chapter?

2. What does Exodus 20:12 instruct you to do? How does that commandment apply to your life today?

3. What does the word “honor” mean? What have you done to honor your parents?

4. Read the story of Ruth and Naomi (Ruth chapters 1-3). Answer (and explain your answers to) the following questions:

Am I loyal, especially in my words, to my parents?

Do I desire to spend time with my parents?

What do I do for my parents?

Do I seek out advice from my parents?

Do you bring joy (bless) your parents?

Do I accept help from my parents when offered?

5. Look back through the “little things” and identify one of those that you can do this week. Write out your action plan: