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Explore the biblical figure of Abraham as a commanding father chosen by God, tasked with instilling righteousness and justice in his household, inspiring respect from his wife, and maturing in faith despite imperfections. Discover practical applications for fathers to exercise authority in alignment with God's purposes, Word, humility, and growing faith.
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ABRAHAM GOD’S KIND OF FATHER Text: Genesis 18:17-20
Scripture Speaks of “Father Abraham” • Abraham— “father of multitudes” (Genesis 17:5) • Abram— “exalted father” (Genesis 11:26) • Abraham was the forefather of the Jews (Luke 16:24; Romans 4:1) • Abraham is the father of the faithful. (Romans 4:11)
Genesis 18:17-20—The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, 18 since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed? 19 “For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him.” 20 And the Lord said, “The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.
Abraham God’s Kind of Father • God CHOSE Abraham • God Saw a Commanding Father
God Saw a Commanding Father • A FATHER WHO WOULD DISCIPLINE
Godly Discipline(Hebrews 12:5-11) • Does not discourage • Indicates love • As “seems best” to the father • Yields peaceable fruits of righteousness
God Saw a Commanding Father • A FATHER WHO WOULD DISCIPLINE • A FATHER WHO INSTRUCTS IN THE WAY OF THE LORD • A FATHER (HUSBAND) WHO INSPIRES THE RESPECT OF HIS WIFE
Abraham God’s Kind of Father • God CHOSE Abraham • God Saw a COMMANDING FATHER • God Saw Father Who Would ACCOMPLISH GOD’S PURPOSES IN HIS HOME • God Saw an Imperfect Man Who BECAME MATURE IN FAITH
Applications: • Fathers Need to Exercise God’s Authority in the Home IN VIEW OF GOD’S PURPOSES. • Fathers Need to Exercise God’s Authority in the Home with RESPECT FOR THE AUTHORITY OF GOD’S WORD. • Fathers Need to Exercise God’s Authority in the Home with HUMILITY AND INCREASING MATURITY OF FAITH.