“Receiving God’s Discipline”

Scripture Reading:  Hebrews 12:5-13

Memory Verse:  “Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?” Heb 12:7, NIV

1.  You are God’s son/daughter through faith in Jesus. Hebrews 12:5-7; Romans 8:14-16

• Spiritual children of God
  
• Children through adoption
  
• Co heirs with Christ
  

2.  You are being trained by God for success. Verses 6-8

• Discipline is as sign of God’s love
  
• Discipline is as sign of your acceptance and legitimacy
  
• Discipline is designed for your prosperity. Verses 10-11
  

          1)  For our good, to make us more holy like God
          2)  Produces are harvest of righteousness and peace.

3.  You must choose to be receptive of God’s training. Verses 5, 11-13

• Remember and don’t forget!
  
• It is unpleasant and painful but productive!
  
• Strengthen yourself and clear your path!

4.  You are prepared to obey your heavenly Father by your earthly Father. Verse 9-10

• Lesser to the greater reasoning!
  
• Fathers teach their children respect that will ultimately belong to God himself!
  
• Fathers do the best they can!
  
• Children be obedient and respectful!
  
• Fathers be intentional!
  

          1)  Not provoking or exasperating
          2)  Nourish them to maturity
          3)  In the training and instruction of the Lord

SO WHAT?

• Receive discipline as a child!
  
• Receive it in love as it is given in love!
  
• Receive the lesson!
  
• Receive the lesser example!