In this illuminating third episode of Children Do Come with a Manual: The Bible's Guide to Parenting, we tackle the profound question: Why are we here? Hosts Jessica and Wilbert dive into Elizabeth Len Wai's insights, revealing humanity's ultimate, God-given purpose: to love, learn, grow, and serve, all in preparation for eternal life with the Father.

Listeners will discover how our earthly journey, guided by the Holy Spirit, shapes our relationship with God and others, and the immense significance of our choices. Wilbert unpacks a powerful, sobering example from the book that illustrates the ripple effect of defying divine guidance, while Jessica probes the implications for parents striving to align their children's paths with God's desires. This episode provides not just answers, but a transformative perspective on parenting, emphasizing that every step can be a purposeful stride towards a divine calling.

We explore the concept of 'fearing God' by understanding it as reverence and valuing Him, rather than being afraid. The hosts emphasize the Bible as the indispensable manual for understanding Christ's sacrifice, receiving salvation, and embracing the Holy Spirit. This deep dive empowers parents to understand their own purpose and, in turn, guide their children towards a life of meaning, connection, and eternal fulfillment.

00:00 — Cold Open: Resolving the purpose cliffhanger

02:45 — Our ultimate purpose: love, learn, grow, serve

06:10 — The earthly journey as preparation for eternal life

10:30 — The profound impact of our choices on others

14:20 — Sobering example: the consequences of defying the Holy Spirit

19:00 — Understanding 'fearing God' as reverence and value

23:15 — The role of parents in teaching children to hear the Spirit

27:00 — Free will and the choice for eternal life

30:45 — Outro and open loop: Explaining the Trinity to children