{"id":10549,"date":"2025-02-17T21:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T03:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=10549"},"modified":"2025-02-17T22:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T04:00:45","slug":"2025-spring-essc-familybalance-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2025-spring-essc-familybalance-1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u8207\u6211\u5011\u4e00\u8d77\u5e73\u8861\u5bb6\u5ead\u751f\u6d3b (13)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10549#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10549#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 1];\n\n            var trp_shortcode_language_item = trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-language' )\n            \/\/ set width\n            var trp_ls_shortcode_width                                               = trp_shortcode_language_item.offsetWidth + 16;\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.width                                  = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n            trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-current-language' ).style.width = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n\n            \/\/ We're putting this on display: none after we have its width.\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.display = 'none';\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Passing the Baton of Faith: A Family Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, we often talk about success, careers, and personal achievements\u2014but what about the most important legacy we can leave behind? Our faith. Just like runners in a relay race, we are responsible for passing the baton of faith to the next generation. The Bible is filled with examples of families who successfully carried out this mission. So how can we do the same?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faith Starts at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The journey of faith begins within the family. Timothy, one of Paul\u2019s closest disciples, first learned about God from his mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois <em>(2 Timothy 1:5)<\/em>. Their sincere faith left a deep imprint on his heart, guiding him towards a life dedicated to Christ. Likewise, <em>Proverbs 22:6<\/em>\u00a0reminds us, <em>&#8220;Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0Our children are watching us\u2014how we pray, worship, and live out our faith. It is not enough to take them to church on Sabbaths; they need to see consistent, living faith at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walking Together in Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abraham and Isaac provide a powerful illustration of faith being shared between generations. When God called Abraham to offer Isaac on Mount Moriah, the Bible says, <em>&#8220;So the two of them went together&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<em>(Genesis 22:6)<\/em>. This was more than a physical journey\u2014it was a journey of faith. Abraham involved Isaac in God\u2019s work, just as we must involve our children in the life of the church. Giving them responsibilities, letting them serve, and teaching them to trust God will prepare them to stand firm in their faith.<\/p>\n<p>But faith transmission is not just about involvement, it\u2019s about relationships<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Abraham carried the fire and the knife, representing the role of parents in keeping the spiritual flame alive through prayer and discernment. At the same time, Isaac\u2019s obedience teaches young believers to trust and respect their spiritual mentors <em>(Ephesians 6:1)<\/em>. When families walk together in faith, the bond between parents and children strengthens, making faith an unshakable foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building a Strong Family Altar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A thriving church is built on strong families, and strong families are built on daily devotion and worship<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Setting aside time for family prayer and Bible study is essential. <em>Psalm 127:1<\/em>\u00a0says, <em>&#8220;Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0We invest time in education, sports, and careers, shouldn\u2019t we invest even more in spiritual growth? Parents, leading by example, can create a home where faith is nurtured, and children grow up knowing that God is their foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrying the Baton Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are living in the final stretch of this spiritual relay race. As Paul mentored Timothy, we must also take time to mentor the next generation. Who are we guiding? Who are we encouraging? Faith is not just for us; it is meant to be passed on. <em>1 Timothy 3:5<\/em>\u00a0reminds us, <em>&#8220;If a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0Let us commit to strengthening our families so that our faith continues for generations.<\/p>\n<p>Let us build our families on the Word of God, making our homes a place where faith thrives and Christ\u2019s love reigns. Come and learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjc-chicago.org\/about\/basic-beliefs\/\"><u>Doctrine<\/u><\/a>\u00a0through bible study, sermons and fellowship. We warmly invite you to our upcoming Spring Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC) to discover how we can ensure a lasting spiritual legacy. Come, bring your family, and let\u2019s run this race together in faith!<\/p>\n<p>You can also join us for the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\"><u>Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00AM to 1:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Please find our church location below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>4N550 Church Road<br \/>Bensenville,\u00a0IL\u00a060106<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\"><strong>\u00a0Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">services online<\/a>\u00a0or in-person.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/p>\n<p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Find Family Balance with Us (11)<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"539\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/familyBalance11-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/familyBalance11-EN.jpg 1009w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/familyBalance11-EN-300x168.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/familyBalance11-EN-768x431.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/familyBalance11-EN-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Find Family Balance with Us (12)<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-familybalance-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024F_Wave3_FamilyBalance_EN.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024F_Wave3_FamilyBalance_EN.png 936w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024F_Wave3_FamilyBalance_EN-300x117.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024F_Wave3_FamilyBalance_EN-768x299.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024F_Wave3_FamilyBalance_EN-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b> More to come<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Your Needs in Life<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/physical-wellness\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Physical Wellness<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/peace-and-love\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Peace &#038; 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font-size: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/family-balance-4\">Find Family Balance with Us (4)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/family-balance-3\">Find Family Balance with Us (3)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/family-balance-2\">Find Family Balance with Us (2)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/family-balance-1\">Find Family Balance with Us (1)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-familybalance-1-ia-1\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia1-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia1-EN.jpg 550w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia1-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia1-EN-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The church is in a spiritual relay, and effectively passing the baton of faith to the next generation requires both active involvement in God\u2019s work and a strong family foundation. Using biblical examples like Abraham and Isaac, this article emphasizes the importance of balancing spiritual growth with family unity, ensuring that faith is not only taught but lived out in daily relationships, strengthening both the church and the home.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-familybalance-1-ia-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"308\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia2-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia2-EN.jpg 550w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia2-EN-300x168.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia2-EN-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This article emphasizes the vital role of the family in nurturing faith, highlighting that true spiritual leadership begins at home through devotion, prayer, and biblical teaching. By prioritizing God in daily life and fostering open discussions, parents create a strong foundation that ensures faith is passed down through generations, securing a legacy in Christ.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-familybalance-1-ia-3\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia3-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia3-EN.jpg 550w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia3-EN-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-F-family1-ia3-EN-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Timothy\u2019s journey of faith highlights the vital role of family and mentorship in spiritual growth, as his strong foundation from his grandmother and mother was further strengthened by Paul\u2019s guidance. This article explores how faith is passed down through generations and the impact of godly mentors in shaping future leaders in the church.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passing the Baton of Faith: A Family Legacy In today\u2019s world, we often talk about success, careers, and personal achievements\u2014but what about the most important legacy we can leave behind? Our faith. Just like runners in a relay race, we are responsible for passing the baton of faith to the next generation. 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