Beginning: Family Worship in Genesis


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Christians are counter-cultural: our primary goal should not be to raise intelligent, successful, competent, and upright citizens, our primary concern ought to be for the good of our children’s souls - and so for God’s glory. Teaching our children the Scriptures in a compelling, relevant, and holistic manner during daily family worship is one of the chief means we can achieve this. If you need help to do that – this is the series for you! It’s a comprehensive guide for the entire family and particularly children between the ages of 5–12. Using a unique Review/Read/Reflect/Request format, family worship has never been so fulfilling. Table of Contents: PART I: THE BEGINNING OF A WORLD (GENESIS 1–2) 1. In the Beginning, God 2. Our Triune Creator 3. The Light We See 4. The Air We Breathe 5. The Earth Beneath Our Feet 6. The Great Lights Above Us 7. The Animals We Love 8. Reflectors of God’s Glory 9. Kings Over God’s Creation 10. Rest from Our Labors 11. Clay in the Potter’s Hands 12. Priests in God’s House 13. The Choice of Life or Death 14. The First Marriage 15. Naked and Unashamed PART II: THE BEGINNING OF A WAR (GENESIS 3–11) 16. Our Ancient Foe 17. Our Tragic Fall 18. Our Death in Adam 19. It’s Not My Fault! 20. A Promise of War 21. Our Pain in the Present 22. Clothed by Grace 23. Kicked Out of Eden 24. Family Bloodshed 25. God’s Promise Will Stand 26. Death is Not the Final Word 27. A Faith that Longs 28. Only Evil Continually 29. Judgement or Salvation 30. God’s Saving Provision 31. God Shut the Door 32. Floodwaters of Judgment 33. Remembered by God 34. A Sweet-Smelling Sacrifice 35. A New Adam 36. Redemption’s Stage 37. A Bow in the Clouds 38. Noah’s Failure 39. The God of Shem 40. A Troublesome Tower PART III: THE BEGINNING OF A NATION (GENESIS 12–50) 41. Love Toward the Unlovely 42. A Blessed Trunk 43. A Believing Pilgrim 44. Famine in the Land 45. Lift Up Your Eyes 46. God Most High 47. A Faith that Justifies 48. A Covenant is Cut 49. Man-Made Salvation 50. The God Who Sees Me 51. Father of a Great Multitude 52. Blessing Via Curse 53. Unto You and Your Children 54. Help My Unbelief! 55. God with Us 56. The Just Judge of All the Earth 57. Escape for Your Life! 58. Delivered Yet Again 59. Unto Us a Child is Born 60. The Greatest Trial 61. A Ram Provided 62. A Permanent Inheritance 63. God’s Angel Will Go Before You 64. God Provides Once More 65. Finishing in Faith 66. Two Sons, Two Nations 67. Despising the Birthright 68. Like Father, Like Son 69. Deceived into Blessing 70. God’s Staircase 71. Humility Comes Hard 72. A Nation is Born 73. From Laban to Canaan 74. Wrestling with God 75. Brothers Reunited 76. A New Beginning 77. Funerals in the Promised Land 78. A Prince Among Brothers 79. From Royalty to Rags 80. Grace Breaking Through 81. A Dark Providence 82. Dreams from a Dungeon 83. Exalted by God 84. At Their Brother’s Feet 85. To Egypt Again 86. A Silver Cup, A Solemn Test 87. I Am Joseph! 88. Your Son is Alive! 89. Blessed Through Joseph 90. Our Home is Not in Egypt 91. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah 92. Finishing in Hope Appendix: Remember: Bible and Catechetical Memorization During Family Worship




Family Worship


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Dr. Beeke offers a heartfelt and solemn plea for families to return to Biblical, consistent and passionate family worship. With pastoral insight and care the author provides practical and valuable answers to the practice of family worship and at the same time addresses objections raised against it. In a world of impossible standards and idealism, this book is a helpful and motivating guide to implement or increase the depth of your family devotions. Author Joel R. Beeke (Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary) is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Serminary, pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editor of The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, and author of numerous books.




Family Worship


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Gathering together for worship is an indispensable part of your family's spiritual life. It is a means for God to reveal himself to you and your loved ones in a powerful way. This practical guide by Donald S. Whitney will prove invaluable to families—with or without children in the home—as they practice God-glorifying, Christ-exalting worship through Bible reading, prayer, and singing. Includes a discussion guide in the back for small groups.







In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2


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Van Dam argues that reading Genesis as history is both justified and necessary. This informed guide will restore your confidence in the complete reliability of the Genesis creation account.




Visionary Parenting: Capture a God-Sized Vision for Your Family


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The author gives encouragement and insight into life-changing action that will impact generations to come. Parents will be inspired to build faith and character in the heart of their kids. Topics covered include: the God-filled normal life, impacting a thousand generations, creating a home of unity, the noble calling of fatherhood and motherhood, the blessing of family worship, and discipline that disciples.







Before the Beginning of Genesis


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I believe it was the message of the day one Sunday, when he preached about hell. I left church scared for the first time, in fear because of how he described hell. This then started my lifelong quest to understand why. Why is there a hell, and how could this be fair? I did not ask for this. I thought, Who would want to take such a chance to live life and not get these rules right and suffer eternity in hell? This book begins by describing the events of the war in heaven as described in Revelation 12:7-11, as a foundation establishing that life did exist before the earth was created, the proof also being found in Genesis itself. That is where we find Satan as a serpent. This is what could be considered as Exhibit ASatan in the Garden of Eden, proof of his existence on earth after he was cast down from heaven into the earth. This book presents many more important questions that serve as a key to unlocking the mysteries of creation. One example is, how, why, and when our spirits were created. My research and years of study of the Bible reveal to me that our spirits were created before we were born and will still exist after we die.




Creation to Babel


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It seems we wake each day to a world engulfed in chaos and confusion... a society mired in godlessness and humanism... and families struggling to guide their children in faith. Yet, God gave us the answer... His Holy Word. Begin as He recorded for us to begin, with Genesis. After many years of teaching and speaking on the importance of foundational faith, leading apologetics author Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis has created a clear and powerful study that helps root families and young or struggling believers in biblical truth. He makes it easy to build a vital Genesis-founded worldview in this simple yet profound study that explores the importance and implications of pivotal events, verse by verse, from Creation to Babel. Discover important context to answer relevant faith questions Easy-to-understand exploration of the biblical text The essential guide to laying a faith-foundational view Faith without a strong foundation crumbles in the face of today’s relentless cultural rejections. Christians, young and old, will find the strong foundation they need in the biblical bedrock of Genesis.




Teach Them to Work


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Do your children exhaust you? Have you found yourself finishing their chores because it’s, well, easier than getting them to do them? If so, this book will give you new energy, and your household new harmony. This book will help your children develop a good work ethic. Mary Beeke, healthcare professional, educator, and mother first helps you absorb parenting principles and then gives you practical principles to bring clarity to roles in your home. Mary breaks down the principles into manageable chunks so whether you want a reflective study to bring radical change in your life, or just need a shot in the arm, she has you covered. Table of Contents: Introduction: How Work Began PART 1: Parental Principles 1. Work Is Good for Kids 2. Foundations 3. It’s in the Atmosphere 4. Subdue Their Will to Set Them Free 5. Turn Over the Reins 6. Custom Training 7. Together Time 8. Don’t Spare for Their Crying 9. Praying and Thinking 10. Monitor Screen Time PART 2: Practical Principles 11. Good No Matter What 12. Work Is What We Do 13. Let’s Go! 14. With All Your Might 15. Work Smart 16. Overcome Obstacles 17. Time Is a Treasure 18. Take Care of Your Stuff 19. Follow Your Talents 20. Natural Consequences 21. Enjoy the Good of Your Labor 22. Enjoy Your Labor 23. Rest and Perfect Work