Introduction:
Three Formative Questions:
1. What does it mean to call God our Father ?
2. What can an earthly father learn from God our Father ?
3. What is the proper response to God our Father?
Homiletical Proposition: Three aspects of God our Father which leads us to worship Him as His children.
I. The Important characteristics of God our Father
A. The Creator , father of all things.
B. He is uniquely the Father of Abraham and thus Israel.
C. God is Jesus’ Father, making him the Son of God
D. God is our spiritual Father
As the Father of believers in Christ:
1. Unconditional love for us
2. His intimate relationship with us.
3. Full acceptance of us as sons
4. Loving discipline of us
5. Constant protection of us
6. Faithful provision for us
7. Complete forgiveness of our sins.
II. The Example provided by God our Father
A. Continuous role model
B. Continuous parenting opportunity
C. As a father to children at home.
III. The Right response to God our Father
1: Worship God alone
2: Completely Trust God
3: Pray to God always
4: Obey God willingly.
5: Love God with your whole being.
6: Serve God diligently
7: Become like God, be an imitator of God.
8: Honor God your father !
Dads –
Have you placed conditions on your love ? Or do you love them unconditionally like God our Father?
Do you discipline your children in sinful anger or thoughtful love?
Be at peace with your kids. Do you forgive your children from your heart.?
Do you cultivate an intimate relationship with your children ?
Do you protect your children ? Spiritually
Do you provide for your children?
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