Pre Baby Dedication Counsel Preparing Parents For the Dedication of Their Baby.

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1 Pre Baby Dedication Counsel Preparing Parents For the Dedication of Their Baby FHM 1

2 Outline First things first Dedication is not Dedication is Purpose of Service Biblical Precedents Responsibilities Planning the Service 0904 FHM 2

3 First Things First: 1. Whose idea is it to have the baby dedicated? 2. Why do you want your baby dedicated? 3. What do you think will happen if the baby is not dedicated? 0904 FHM 3

4 Dedication Is Not 1. A Christening, ie: a naming ceremony 0904 FHM 4

5 2. A Baptism. Dedication is not Baptism is an adult Believer s decisive act of commitment to Christ. Matt. 28: Baptism is by immersion. Rom. 6: FHM 5

6 Dedication is not 3. A Good Luck Charm FHM 6

7 Dedication is not 4. Just an Excuse for a Party FHM 7

8 To dedicate is to Devote wholly to a special purpose or cause; Commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly; To set apart for a 0904 FHM 8

9 Dedication is 1. A complete and wholehearted devotion of self to the ideals, duties and responsibilities of parenting. 2. A giving up of your child to God, acknowledging as you do that your child is God s property FHM 9

10 Purpose of the Dedication Service 1. Thanksgiving. 2. Covenant. 3. Commitment. 4. Blessing FHM 10

11 Biblical Precedents for Infant Dedication 1. Samuel: 1 Samuel 1: Jesus: Luke 2: FHM 11

12 Jesus Response to the Mother s Request 1. He blessed the children. Mark 10:16 2. This was a profound event. 3. Infant children were included. Luke 18: FHM 12

13 Jesus Response to the Mother s Request (Cont d) 4. He neither commanded nor initiated the blessing. Matthew 19:13 5. He encouraged the blessing when the parents requested it. Matthew 19:14 6. He was displeased with those opposing the blessing. Mark 0904 FHM 13

14 Responsibilities of Parents* A. Duties: Outlined in Scriptures. B. Church Attendance. C. Family Worship D. Poems FHM 14

15 A. Duties Outlined 1. Love them Titus 2:4 2. Bring them to Christ Matthew 19:13,14 3. Train them for God Prov. 22:6; Eph 6:4 4. Instruct them in the word of God & command them to obey God Deut. 4:9; 32:46; Isa. 38:19 5. Provide for them Job 42: FHM 15

16 A. Duties Outlined (Cont d) 6. Correct them Prov. 13:24 7. Not to Provoke them Eph 6:4 8. Not to make unholy marriage connections for them Gen. 24:1-4; 28: To restrain them 1Sam 3: To govern them by kindness Prov. 31: FHM 16

17 B. Church Attendance 1. Bring your child(ren) to Sab. School 1. On Time 2. Equipped 3. Supported 0904 FHM 17

18 C. Family Worship 1. Teach 1. Religious songs 2. How to Pray 3. How to behave in relationships* 4. Bible Stories 5. Faith in God 6. Submission to God 0904 FHM 18

19 Poems Children Live What They Learn. Child s 10 Commandments to Parents. The Bad Example.* 0904 FHM 19

20 D. The Bad Example He whipped his boy for lying, And his cheeks were flaming red, And of course there s no denying There was truth in what he said That a liar s always hated. But the little fellow knew That his father often stated Many things that were untrue FHM 20

21 The Bad Example (Cont d) He caught the youngster cheating And he sent him up to bed, And its useless now repeating All the bitter things he said; He talked of honour loudly, As a lesson to be learned, And forgot he d boasted proudly Of the cunning tricks he d turned FHM 21

22 The Bad Example (Cont d) He heard the youngster swearing And he punished him again He d have no boy so daring As to utter words profane. Yet the youngster could have told him, Poor misguided little elf, That it seemed unfair to scold him When he often cursed, himself FHM 22

23 The Bad Example (Concl d) All in vain is splendid preaching And the noble things we say, All our talk is wasted teaching If we do not lead the way. We can never by reviewing All the sermons on the shelves Keep the younger hands from doing What we often do ourselves FHM 23

24 Implications for the Child God s blessings* mediated to the child through the parents FHM 24

25 Any Questions / Comments? 0904 FHM 25

26 Necessary Information 1. Names 2. Hymns 3. Scripture 4. Covenant 5. Date 6. Venue 7. Photography 8. Fees 0904 FHM 26

27 Planning the Service Printed Invitations! Order of Service Family up front Dedication Covenant Language Presentation 0904 FHM 27

28 0904 FHM 28

29 The End FHM 29