*What Does It Mean to Honor Father and Mother?* Part Two Subtopic: *The Revelation of Father and Mother* 📖 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” — Exodus 20:12 In the first section, we saw that this commandment was given specifically to the children of Israel (Exodus 19:1–3). It was not handed to the Gentiles. By natural birth, Gentiles were not under the Ten Commandments. The entire Old Testament is a prophetic witness pointing to the Messiah. The command to honor father and mother is part of the Law given through Moses to Israel (Exodus 19:1–3; John 1:17). When the Messiah came, He declared: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17). Moses himself wrote about Christ (John 1:45–47). Thus, the commandment “Honor your father and your mother” ultimately points to Christ. --- True Israel Revealed Paul explains that true Israel is not outward but inward: “A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly… No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit.” (Romans 2:28–29). Circumcision here means righteousness. And Christ Himself is the true Israel. 📖 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” (John 15:1) Israel was once called God’s vine (Psalm 80:8; Isaiah 5:1–2,7; Jeremiah 2:21). But Jesus declares Himself to be the true vine — the true Israel. --- The Son and the Father Israel was a shadow pointing to the Messiah. In Christ, Israel is fulfilled. 📖 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Thus, God is the Father who is to be honored by His Son, Israel — Jesus Christ. Christ Himself testifies: 📖 “I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4) Here we see Jesus honoring His Father. The commandment is fulfilled in Him. ✅ The Father is revealed. ✅ The Son honors the Father revealed. --- In the next section, we will explore the Revelation of the Mother. 🌱 Let’s grow together in faith, wisdom, and grace of JesusChrist. _Greetings to all beloved ones._ We have created WhatsApp Channels according to your province here in Zimbabwe. Join the Channel to learn the Word of God. Choose your channel below and click the link. *HARARE* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDFHlNKmCPOJ13Riv0G *MASHONALAND* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8yNxjA2pLAUE21Yq0B *MANICALAND PROVINCE* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8fcGGLI8YbEXILPt0L *MATEBELELAND* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbD4wrZ11ulXQ1NPjw0d *MIDLANDS* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8DjufAYlUDPGIhsH20 *MASVINGO* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDEhs97T8bWEmJitW1M