FATHERHOOD GOD’S WAY•Roles of the Father
Provision of Destiny·Father is the first image of the heavenly father modeled to the child. Jesus only did what the father did.·Gen 22: 10 Abraham was ready to slay his son. 2 Kings 3:27 King of Moab killed his son. Good or bad Fathers have great influence pray for them.·We need to rescue those under our care. Gen 14: 15-16 Abraham rescued Lot. ••Roles of the Father
Father is the Priest.·Job 1: 5 Job would pray for his children after the party. Pray, Train – Model and teach God’s word in the home., Sacrifice- Lead your children in giving as a sacrifice for others.·Gen 18:17-19 Abraham was faithful to teach his children. God revealed to him what he was about to do to Sodom.••Roles of the Father
Provision of Identity·Father provides identity Gen 35: 18 Racheal named his son Benoin but Jacob named him Benjamin – son of my right hand. ·Jabez I Chron 4:9·Naming of John the Baptist Luke 1:57-63••Roles of the Father
Fathers Enforce Prophetic Decrees·They either bless or curse Esau and Jacob, Rueben Gen 49:3-5, Levi- Moses·Warnes of danger Prov 19: 18 Correct your Children while there is still hope.·Encourages the children Jer. 29: 11·Calls out the People. This is my son in whom I love and I am well pleased. Matt 3:17••Roles of the Father
Father is Protector.·Gen 2:5 Adam was put in the garden to tend it and keep it. Protect your wife, children, and all under your authority. Health, Morality, Spiritual attacks, and physical danger.
Presence.·To achieve all above the Father needs to be present at home·Quantity time 1-12·Quantity and quality Teens·Presence demonstrates love.·Joshua 1:8
