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22200 Fighting for Your Family (Level 0)


Speaker: Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Description: It is possible to have a happy, well-adjusted family with good relations in the world we live in. Though there are many negative things affecting our families, the Bible has much to say to help us. In these 10 lessons, Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares biblical and practical truths that parents and grandparents can use to make a difference in their families. Find guidance, help and hope for your family. Dr. Lutzer is the Pastor Emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago, IL and is a renowned Bible Conference speaker, radio Bible teacher and prolific author.

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There are 10 lessons in this course.

Lesson 1 22201 Fighting for Your Family

What was God’s original intent for husbands and wives? How did sin change the picture? In this lesson learn about the roles God gave to the husband and wife and what He holds them accountable for. Dr. Lutzer also deals with some of the common struggles and frustrations in marriage. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.


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Lesson 2 22202 Fighting for Your Family

This study addresses mothers in the home. You will learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus, parenting ideas and helps. What was it like parenting the Son of God and what can we learn from their experiences that can help us in our homes? What was the family dynamic like for Mary, Jesus and 4 half brothers and 2 half sisters? Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 3 22203 Fighting for Your Family

In this lesson, Dr. Lutzer talks about the father’s role in the home. How does the father’s leadership or the lack of it affect the family? What will God hold father’s accountable for? He also teaches how children (even adult ones) can deal with the failures of fathers and how to bring about peaceful resolution in one’s heart. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 4 22204 Fighting for Your Family

Erwin Lutzer addresses some vital issues in marriage in this lesson. What is the real purpose in marriage? How to go about establishing good relationships with the parents of the husband and wife. He also talks about God’s plan for the sexual relationship of marriage. And he includes some helpful ideas for singles. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 5 22205 Fighting for Your Family

This is a vital lesson on money in marriage. Debt, finances and discontentment have a huge impact on marriages. Dr. Lutzer talks about the principles that should guide the finances of the home and even about tithing. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 6 22206 Fighting for Your Family

In this lesson, Erwin Lutzer talks about parents and children and how to communicate value and boundaries. Obedience and forgiveness, rules and consistency are key issues addressed as well. Where in the Bible can parents find good guidance for rearing their children? Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 7 22207 Fighting for Your Family

This lesson addresses the topic of how the media affects the family and children and how parents need to handle this. Dr. Lutzer shares practical wisdom on how to set standards for the children, how to deal with conflict, and the importance of commitment. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 8 22208 Fighting for Your Family

Erwin Lutzer talks in this lesson about abuse and abusers. How should a family member deal with abuse, rage, hurt, bitterness and forgiveness? He shares examples from Scripture that shed light and hope on these issues. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 9 22209 Fighting for Your Family

How should parents go about teaching children to obey? How important is obedience? Dr. Lutzer explains how to influence a child’s heart in spiritual matters and how to deal with children who are led by their sinful nature and finally how to effectively pray for prodigal children. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

Lesson 10 22210 Fighting for Your Family

Dr. Lutzer gives biblical principles in this lesson as to how to make one’s marriage better and more godly. He addresses needs in marriage like forgiveness, communication and handling of addictions. Dr. Erwin Lutzer was the Pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago for many years. He is also a Bible conference and radio teacher as well as a prolific author.

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