OVERVIEW:

This lesson picks up where the previous lesson left off as Jeff continues sharing his personal example. We consider how two other common parenting realities—shame and the fear of punishment—affect every human and work against discipling our kids in the gospel. We then see how Jesus’ work, which atones for guilt and frees us from fear, changes our parenting.

READ:

• Psalm 127:3-5
• Gospel Parenting by Jeff Vanderstelt

WATCH THE VIDEO

REFLECT:

• In your own upbringing, how did you experience guilt or fear? How did you experience forgiveness and freedom?
• What are some scenarios or moments in your own parenting that you’re tempted to use guilt or fear, and how did this lesson speak to that tendency?
• What would it look like for God’s good work toward you in Christ to impact your responses to your children?