Honor Authority

Honor Authority
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 4/24/2022
Exodus 20:12

Sermon Theme: Honoring father and mother is a foundational command to honoring authority, and one Israel broke early and often. Jesus perfectly honors his father and through his obedience makes us righteous. This frees us to a life commitment of bringing honor to our family name, the name "Christian."

I. THE COMMAND TO HONOR - (Exodus 20:12)
    A. Honor
    B. Father and Mother
    C. Promise of Long Life

II. FAILURE AND FULFILLMENT TO HONOR
    A. Israel's Failure - (Malachi 1:6; 2:2)
    B. Jesus' Fulfillment
        1. By honoring parents - (Luke 2:41-52)
        2. By honoring His Heavenly Father - (John 5:22-24)

III. OUR COMMITMENT TO HONOR - (Application)
    A. Honor Heavenly Authority
    B. Honor Earthly Authority