Christadelphian Family Life

This 1981 series, Christadelphian Family Life, examines the divine pattern for family relationships and shows how the principles of God’s Word apply within the home. Brother John McConville carefully develops how the roles of father, mother, husband, wife, and children each reflect the character of God, and how a Christ-centered household becomes the foundation for a strong ecclesia. Throughout the series, practical instruction is combined with scriptural examples to guide families in nurturing faith, love, and unity.

Class 1

The opening class reflects on God as the Creator and Father, setting the model for family life. Just as God brought man into being and provided instruction, nourishment, and discipline, so parents are called to mirror His care in guiding their children and establishing a godly household.

Class 2

This class explores how the divine relationship between God and His people is mirrored in marriage and family. Drawing from passages like Ezekiel 16 and Ephesians 5, the lesson highlights the seriousness of covenant love, the enduring mercy of God, and the need for faithfulness in our own family commitments.

Class 3

Turning to the roles of husband and wife, the third class emphasizes biblical teaching on leadership, submission, and mutual respect. Husbands are called to sacrificial love, while wives are invited to demonstrate trust and godly character. Together, their union becomes a living parable of Christ and his ecclesia.

Class 4

This class builds on Paul’s teaching in Ephesians and Colossians, showing how kindness, forgiveness, and selfless giving sustain marriages and families. The call to mutual benevolence and shared responsibility is underlined, ensuring that family life reflects the love of God in daily practice.

Class 5

The focus shifts to the responsibilities of fathers and mothers in nurturing children as a heritage from the Lord. Using the example of Hannah and Samuel, the lesson stresses the need to dedicate children to God’s service and to train them in His ways, recognizing that they ultimately belong to Him.

Class 6

The final class draws together the theme of family life under Christ. Children are seen not merely as dependents but as a trust from God, to be loved, taught, and returned to Him. By embracing these responsibilities, families become strong in faith and a witness to the wider ecclesia.

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