Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. Genesis 2:7

Then the man—Adam—named his wife Eve, because she would be the mother of all who live. Genesis 3:20

Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12

A foolish child brings grief to a mother. Proverbs 10:1

Don’t despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22

Give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy. Proverbs 23:25

Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Colossians 3:19

He (Ahaziah) did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, following the example of his father and mother. He served Baal and worshiped him, provoking the anger of the Lord, the God of Israel, just as his father had done. 1 Kings 22:52-53 

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7

But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. Deuteronomy 4:9

So be careful not to break the covenant the Lord your God has made with you. Do not make idols of any shape or form, for the Lord your God has forbidden this. Deuteronomy 4:23

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives. John 12:24

Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.” Matthew 13:31

On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” John 7:37-38

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:16-17

In a wealthy home some vessels are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive vessels are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special vessel for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21

O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. Isaiah 64:8

But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over. Jeremiah 18:4

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16

a. To teach them...

Repeat them (God’s commands) again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Deuteronomy 6:7

b. To train them ...

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6

c. To provide for them...

Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want what you have—I want you. After all, children don’t provide for their parents. Rather, parents provide for their children. 2 Corinthians 12:14

d. To manage them...

He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 1 Timothy 3:4

e. To nurture them ...

Bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Ephesians 6:4;

f. To love them...

These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, Titus 2:4