1. Every Christian family is called to be a blessing and center of influence through reflecting Jesus' love and kindness to visitors in their words and actions. 2. Families should make time for regular worship together to share their faith, as Andrew did by bringing his brother Simon to meet Jesus, and as was important for Jewish families in Deuteronomy. 3. By imitating Christ in attitudes like affection, education, conflict resolution, and treatment of others, Christian homes can become channels of life-giving power and a blessing to society, even with imperfect reflections of Christ.

1. Lesson 12

2. “But you are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, His own special
people, that you may proclaim the praises of
Him who called you out of darkness into His
marvelous light” 1 Peter 2:9,

3. Every Christian family is a center
of influence which God uses to
bless those around them.
What do people see when they
meet your family? What words
do they hear? What attitudes do
they watch? What blessing do
they receive?
A blessing for visitors.
A blessing for relatives.
A blessing for non-Christians.
A blessing for society.
A blessing for guests.

4. “And he said, 'What have they seen in your house?'
So Hezekiah answered, 'They have seen all that is
in my house; there is nothing among my treasures
that I have not shown them.’” (Isaiah 39:4)
Isaiah told king Hezekiah that he was going to
die from illness. Hezekiah cried and prayed
about it, so God gave him 15 more years.
The sun went backwards as a miraculous sign
for Hezekiah. The Babylonian astronomers
were astonished at this phenomenon, so they
sent representatives to Judea to investigate it.
This was an extraordinary opportunity to talk
about God's great power!
However, “Hezekiah did not repay according to
the favor shown him.” (2Chr. 32:25). He
showed them his own riches, and god was set
aside.

5. A BLESSING FOR VISITORS
Every Christian house is a
blessing for those visiting.
They're not blessed by our
amazing TV set or a beautiful
decoration.
The blessing they receive is
proportional to the way Jesus is
reflected in us.
Our words and actions tell the story of Jesus' love and
kindness. Visitors will tell that our blessings come from
God alone.
Can visitors feel the peace in your family? What
impression do you give them when they enter your
house?

6. “He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the
Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.”
(John 1:41-42)
When Andrew met Jesus, he shared his enthusiasm with
his brother first. Our blessings are usually shared first
with our relatives. The greatest blessing we can share is
Jesus.
We've been called to share Jesus especially with our
children (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).
Allot enough time and effort for regular moments of personal and family worship.
Those moments will be engraved in the mind and on the heart of your family.
Remember the example
of Naomi, who shared her
faith with her daughter-
in-law Ruth who accepted
the true God.

7. How can an unbelieving person be sanctified by
their spouse?
The unbelieving person receives God's blessings
through their believing spouse.
Should a Christian separate if their unbelieving
spouse is causing trouble?
In verse 13, Paul stated that they shouldn't.
However, in verse 15, he explained that if the
unbelieving person wants to separate,
separation should be accepted (for the sake of
peace).
Remember that a persistent example of loyalty
and obedience to Christ may lead into the
conversion of the unbelieving spouse
(1 Peter 3:1-2).

8. “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)
We're encouraged to imitate Christ, and to
imitate those who imitate Christ
(1 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 5:1; 1
Thessalonians 1:6; Hebrews 6:12; 13:7; 3
John 11). Why?
Example is an excellent teaching method.
We imitate what we see. As a family, we're
an example to those who see special
attitudes in us.
The affection we show, the way we
educate our children, how we resolve
conflict, how we treat others. We may
reflect Christ in everything we do.
Although the reflection of Christ in us is
imperfect, every Christian home that
imitates Jesus is a blessing for the society
around them.

9. Hospitality involves opening our
houses to those who need rest, food
or company.
Believers in the Old and New
Testament practiced hospitality
habitually (Gn. 18:1-8; 19:1-3;
24:17-31; Lk. 5:19; 19:1-9).
When we host somebody for hours or
days, we can strike up a friendship,
talk about Jesus, pray, share Biblical
truths, and show our love for Jesus
with our words and actions.
Hospitality is a blessing for both guests
and hosts (Hebrews 13:2).

10. “Our sphere of influence may seem
narrow, our ability small, our
opportunities few, our
acquirements limited; yet wonderful
possibilities are ours through a
faithful use of the opportunities of
our own homes. If we will open our
hearts and homes to the divine
principles of life, we shall become
channels for currents of life-giving
power. From our homes will flow
streams of healing, bringing life, and
beauty, and fruitfulness where now
are barrenness and dearth.”
E.G.W. (The Adventist Home, cp. 4, p. 32)

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