What does the word ‘honor’ mean? Read Leviticus 19:3 for a clue. Is a different word used there? Did Jackson honor his parents? Why?
Read Ephesians 6:1-3
What does the word ‘obey’ mean? How is obeying your parents different from honoring them? How is it the same? Is there ever a time you should not obey your parents? Look closely at Ephesians 6:1
Is there ever a time you should not honor your parents?
Describe a situation where a parent should not be obeyed. How would a child honor or respect their parent in that situation.
What is the reward for honoring your parents?
How would Jackson’s life have been better if he had honored and obeyed his parents?
Read 1 John 1:9 Did God forgive Jackson for disobeying his parents?
Will Jackson tell his parents about the dead man in the bush? Will he at least call 911? Who is the dead man anyway? Is Jackson finally finished with trying to impress girls – or not?