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Ephesians 6:4
(Darby Translation)
And [ye] fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,
but bring them up in [the] discipline and admonition of [the] Lord.

summary:

Fathers are warned not to provoke their children but to bring them up with discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord, pointing to a balanced mix of firmness and care.

Historical Setting:
Ephesus was a major port city in Asia Minor, bustling with trade, magic practices (Acts 19:19), and the famous Temple of Artemis. The letter likely dates to Paul’s Roman imprisonment (AD 60–62). Believers faced pressure from pagan culture and needed strong teaching on household life and spiritual warfare.

Acts 19:19
(1599 Geneva Bible)
Many also of them which used curious arts, brought their books,
and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them,
and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

Ancient Household Structure:
Roman society hinged on the paterfamilias. Husbands, fathers, and masters held legal power over wives, children, and servants. Paul addresses each group, not to overturn social order but to inject Christ-centered attitudes that honor every person.

Practical Applications for Families, Workplaces, and Spiritual Battles Today
• Children: obeying parents is the first step in learning to obey God.
• Parents: avoid harshness; mix correction with encouragement.
• Employees: serve with integrity, viewing work as service to Christ.
• Employers: treat workers with dignity, knowing accountability to God.
• Every believer: daily put on the armor by living in truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation assurance, and Scripture-filled speech, all soaked in prayer.

Key Themes Recap:
Honor in the home, integrity at work, steadfast resistance against evil, and constant prayer form the fabric of Spirit-filled living. Paul ends with grace, peace, and undying love—resources still fully available for the church today.

Teaching Points
Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right (Ephesians 6:1). This command emphasizes the importance of family structure and obedience within the Christian household.
Fathers are instructed not to provoke their children to anger but to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

Ephesians 6:1-4
(Berean Standard Bible)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), 3“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
4Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Practical Applications:
Encourage children to honor and obey their parents as a reflection of their obedience to God.
In your workplace, serve with integrity and respect, as if serving Christ Himself.
Daily put on the full armor of God through prayer and meditation on His Word to stand firm against spiritual challenges.
Cultivate a lifestyle of prayer, being alert and persistent in interceding for others.

Ephesians 6 concludes the epistle with practical guidance on family and societal relationships, followed by a vivid description of the spiritual battle Christians are engaged in. It introduces the full armor of God, which believers must don to stand firm against spiritual attacks, and emphasizes the essential role of prayer in the believer’s life.
(Bible Hub)

Jesus loves the little children of the world
~ Sean Dietrich ~

…a 7 minute video

“The history of “Jesus Loves the Little Children” goes back to the late 19th century in the United States. The song was written by Clarence Herbert Woolston (1856–1927), an American preacher and lyricist. The tune it’s usually sung to was composed by George Frederick Root (1820–1895). Root originally wrote the melody for a Civil War song called “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp” (1864), a marching song for Union soldiers. Root stole the melody for “God Save Ireland.” Later, Woolston’s children’s hymn text was paired with that familiar melody. Over time, it became a staple in Sunday schools across America.” (Sean Dietrich)

lyrics:

Jesus calls the children dear,
“Come to me and never fear,
For I love the little children of the world;
I will take you by the hand,
Lead you to the better land,
For I love the little children of the world.”

Refrain

Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.

[Alternate refrain:

Jesus died for all the children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white,
All are precious in His sight,
Jesus died for all the children of the world.]

Jesus is the Shepherd true,
And He’ll always stand by you,
For He loves the little children of the world;
He’s a Savior great and strong,
And He’ll shield you from the wrong,
For He loves the little children of the world.

Refrain

I am coming, Lord, to Thee,
And Your soldier I will be,
For You love the little children of the world;
And Your cross I’ll always bear,
And for You I’ll do and dare,
For You love the little children of the world.

Refrain

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