The Callto Fathers

Proverbs 3:1-6

Needed: Godly Fathers

• Fatherless homes• Engaged in rearing children– Joseph, Luke 2:51-52–The carpenter taught his son,

Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3

• The Bible call to be faithful fathers

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A Call to TeachDeut. 4:9-10; 6:4-9; 11:18-21

• God and faith, Psalm 44:1; 78:1-4

• By example, Psalm 101:2 (Phil. 3:17)–Children learn what they live, Matthew 5:13-16– Faithful, obedience, worship, prayer, Bible

study, honesty, responsibility, courtesy…• Proverbs 3:1-12 (23:22; 6:20-23)• Honor, Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3

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Ephesians 6:4

A Call to DisciplineEphesians 6:4

• Love in action, Heb. 12:5-7; Prov. 13:24• Prepare for life, Proverbs 22:6– Chasten while there is hope, Proverbs 19:18– Removes foolishness (wise), Proverbs 22:15– Temporary pain—eternal blessing, Hebrews 12:11;

Proverbs 23:13-14

• Fool refuses correction, Proverbs 13:18; 15:5 (Jer. 7:23-27; Prov. 10:1; Heb. 12:9)

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A Call to ProvideLuke 11:11-13; 1 Timothy 5:8

• Decides and provides what is needed, Matthew 6:8, 32-33

• Lead your family in faith, Genesis 18:19; Joshua 24:15• Eli failed to restraint his sons (under his

authority), 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22, 29; 3:13– To the demise of his sons, himself and Israel,

1 Samuel 2:30-34

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FATHERS

Preside

Provide

Protect

• Fathers: Turn your hearts to their children and away from yourselves, Malachi 4:6; Ephesians 6:4• Children: Make your

father’s heart rejoice by walking in God’s truth! 3 John 4

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