Improving Bible Reading in our Family Worship
This article addresses the practical importance of family worship in Protestant Reformed homes, emphasizing the father's role as covenant head in leading regular, intentional Bible reading with his children. Den Hartog argues that family worship is essential for spiritual formation and covenant faithfulness, and he provides guidance on fostering proper reverence and understanding of God's Word among children from an early age.
Previous article in this series: January 15, 2016, p. 181. In our last article we opened the subject of family worship. By family worship we mean worship at set times together as a family, with all of its members -- young and old -- present. Family worship is disappearing in many Christian homes. Neglecting regular worship together as a covenant family will have serious consequences. Family worship is central to real covenant life in our homes. It promotes true spiritual life and unity among...
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