Marriage

Joint Parenting

2026-07-26

Text

1Sam 1:20-28

Aims

  1. to expose the concepts of joint parenting from biblical contexts,

  2. to study how to implement biblical principles as a model in parenting

  3. to discuss effects of parental vices on the children of our society

Introduction

Parenting is one of God's most important callings with children being gifts and blessing from God (Psalm 127:3-5). The fundamental goal for Christian parents is for them to be in agreement on how to guide their children to a saving faith in Christ and to set them on a path to maturity, bringing them to the full measure of his glory (Eph. 4:13). Therefore, parenting as a Christian involves setting positive examples for children and instilling in them Godly values and morals that will require some level of discipline in love. This will guide them on the path of righteousness and thereafter create an environment for their growth in the love and knowledge of God.

Study guide

  1. Describe your personal understanding of Christian parenting and the importance according to our introduction?

  2. Analyse the ways parents should jointly bring up their children in godly manner in the context of 1Sam 1:20-28 and Luk 2:40-46.

  3. Since children easily learn from their parents, how can parents impact their children negatively in the context of Gal 5:19-21?

  4. How can I implement biblical principles of parenting in my daily life by becoming a model to my children? Deut 6:1-2,7; Prov 22:6; Rom 12:1-2; Gal 5:22-26.

Conclusion

Parents are stewards of the children God had entrusted to them, which means more than just caring for their physical needs. Teaching children to rely on God's guidance and to seek His will in all things through parental mentoring and modelling will enable them to develop personal relationships with God.

Food for thought

The Christian’s primary witness to the world is Godly parent.

Memory verse

1Sam 1:23 “Elkanah her husband said to her, "Do what seems best to you, wait until you have weaned him; only, may the LORD establish his word." So the woman remained and nursed her son, until she weaned him”.