Family Worship

God deserves our time and energy in the home daily for worship.

Biblical Grounds for Family Worship

Biblical Examples:

• Abraham and Isaac : Genesis 22:6-7
• Joshua and His House : Joshua 24:15
• Moses and Israel : Deuteronomy 6:4-7
• Paul’s Instructions : Ephesians 6:4

Family Worship in Practice

• Just Starting:

1. Read the Bible.
2. Pray.
3. Sing.

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• Taking it to another level:

1. Catechize
2. Memorize Scripture
3. Read other books

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• Reminders to keep in mind:

1. Keep the time brief and qualitative.
2. Be consistent in the timing you practice Family Worship.
3. Give yourself grace so that you can restart easily.

What If…

• I cannot sing?
• The person I am with is not a Christian?
• There is no father figure in the home?
• It’s awkward and no one sings or wants to participate?
• My kids are really young or are older and this is new for my family?
• There are no children in the home, or I am single?

Steps to Building A Family Rhythm of Family Worship

1. Schedule a time and day that works best for your family.
2. Choose a book of the Bible to walk through with your family.
3. Choose a song.
4. Write out a prayer or prepare a prayer.
5. Schedule your first family worship.

Encouraging others to Participate in Family Worship

1. Invite a friend or family member to see what your family does.
2. Share the why for Family Worship with the individual or individuals.
3. Challenge the individual to join.

Family Worship cultivates a deeper understanding in you and your family of what it means to worship Christ both in and outside the home.