# Family Altar II

Canonical watch page: https://twitch-nude.com/watch/family-altar-ii-v203643

Language: en

Published: 2023-02-09T05:46:36+00:00

Source creator: Vine Branch Church Apata Centre

Duration: 4351 seconds

## Description

A family altar is key to building a strong family in Christ. Join us as we begin a teaching on "The Family Altar".
You will be blessed.

FAMILY ALTAR 2

QUALITY OF TIME

INTRODUCTION: The FAMILY ALTAR is a time designated DAILY for the HOUSEHOLD to meet with the Lord (Family Altar I Teaching). EVERYONE under our roof should participate irrespective of age or status (Gen. 18:19; Acts 16:31; Eph.3:15). Even strangers and visitors should be invited (Josh. 8:35) to worship with the Christian family (irrespective of their faith; don't allow hi-jack)

TIME, PLACE & TIMING: Christian households should START their day with God (Ps. 118:24; 32:8, 25:4-5) depending on Him to guide and guard us with His presence (Prov.3:5-6; Ps.23; 16:11; Ex.33:14) and to END with God as we come together at the family altar to thank Him for His mercies and grace all day long. We trust our lives into His care and enjoy His refreshing presence during the night (Ps. 16:7-8; 34:7; 42:8; 63:6-7) with the sweet Holy Spirit ministering to our spirits as our bodies sleep (Acts 16:9; 18:9-10; Matt. 2:19; Acts 27:23-25). Some Daily devotionals such as 'Precious Seeds' are specifically designed for use in the family altar in the morning and evening.

The TIME & PLACE should be chosen and kept to strictly, remember it's family "ALTAR" (Deut. 12:5; Ex.20:24). Though we no longer have physical altars but spiritual (I Cor 3:16; 1 Pet. 2:4-5) houses, God is a God of order, discipline and should be worshiped in reverence with least distraction (Ex.3:1-4; 1 Sam. 3:10; Hab.2:20; 1 Cor. 7:35) 

TIMING: The family altar should not be treated as a 'religious ceremony" or "Spirit-less" tradition (Matt. 15:9) which is "rushed over" casually neither is it a time of lengthy 'Church service' (I Tim.4:4, Acts 20:9).
Moderation in the timing will allow good participation of all and yield maximum benefit (I Cor. 14:40) while setting the tone for the day. Remember that family altar does not replace the Quiet time which is your own time ALONE with God (Quiet Time Teaching 1&2). If Quiet time is recommended to be at least I hour (Matt.26:40) then the family altar may not necessarily be that long. A period of 20-30 mins is advisable, judging from the content.

STYLE: Different families and households may adopt their styles bearing in mind what the family altar is, the need for it and its scriptural basis as in "Family Altar I teaching, Individuals can be put in charge of each day irrespective of age/status. Such a person can assign duties to other members of the household during the family altar and he/she will round up. This can be rotated through the family. The participation of EVERY member of the household is however encouraged. Our God is a 'family' God (Ex.8:9; Eph.3:15; Acts 16:31;10:2) 

CONTENT: Our family altars should include the following:

(1) Praise and Worship-(about 5 mins) Ps. 100:4; 22:3; 75:1; 107:1) 

(2) The Word-Daily Devotionals like Precious Seeds have made this easy as Bible verses are read each day in line with the topic at both morning and evening. Every member of the household can read a verse each in whatever Bible version or language while the leader for the day reads the commentary of devotional and further explains as he/she depends on God's grace (Jn. 1:1; Deut 30:20). There may be no need to correct or add except when absolutely necessary. This helps members' confidence.

(3) Prayers - Ps.65:2; Prov. 15:8; James 5:16b. It is our lifeline (Lk. 1:1-13). However, it can lose its effectiveness if we "pray amiss' (James 4:3) or with bitterness and unforgiveness (Mk. 11:25-26) God encourages us in Scripture to worship Him, pray for others. beginning with 'All men' for God's kingdom to come into their hearts, for leaders and leadership before our own needs (Lk. 11:1-4; 1 Tim.2:1-4; Jn. 15:7-8; 2 Pt.3:9). The free Prayer Bulletin produced by the Church is arranged in this manner. Prayer points can be assigned to family members. They can be encouraged to share dreams, burdens or raise other prayer points e.g. birthdays, examinations e.t.c which are prayed about collectively or selectively. 

OTHERS: When we have the luxury of time such as Public holidays, weekends e.t.c, the family altar is a good place to discuss freely as a family e.g. Godly values, Challenges of the age, Doctrinal issues, Christian experiences such as Salvation, Holy Ghost Baptism etc It could be a good time to sing Hymns and learn new ones. Also every family member may be encouraged to memorise a Scripture and recite them at the family altar (Ps. 1:1-3, Josh. 1:8)

CONCLUSION: The Family ALTAR may not be spectacular-a-place, but it's the place of the power of Almighty God as at the 'Altars' of Old (Gen. 32:30; Heb. 13:8). Keep the 'fire' of the Family Altar burning (Lev.6:13.)

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