What does the relationship between parents and children have to do with preparing hearts for Jesus? In this episode, Dr. Rob Rienow begins a special series on God's purpose for the family in the New Testament by exploring the connection between Malachi 4 and Luke 1.

Through the story of the angel Gabriel appearing to Zechariah, Dr. Rob explains how God's final promise in the Old Testament becomes the opening mission of the New Testament: turning the hearts of parents and children toward one another in preparation for Christ. This episode also includes a preview from the new Foundations of the Christian Family video Bible study.

In this episode you'll learn:

- The connection between Malachi 4 and Luke 1

- Why heart connection in the family matters spiritually

- How John the Baptist prepared people for Jesus

- Why parents are called to be primary spiritual trainers in the home

- How churches can support family discipleship biblically

- Why spiritual attacks often target parent-child relationships

Featured Resources:

Foundations of the Christian Family — A Powerful Video Bible Study to Strengthen Your Faith & Your Family Relationships. Learn more at: https://visionaryfam.com/foundations/

Upcoming Events — Meet us in person at a Visionary Family Conference near you. Full event schedule: https://visionaryfam.com/events

Visionary Family Community — Join a movement of families dedicated to passing faith to the next generation. Receive prayer support, live teachings, and exclusive resources. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/community

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