*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.
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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.
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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.
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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._
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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._
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*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._
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