Being the Kind of Father that Every Child Deserves
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Delivered By:
Dr. Tom Elliff
Delivered On:
June 20, 2010
Subject:
Sunday Morning, June 20th, 2010
Description:Being the kind of Father that every Child deserves
Luke 15
Luke 15:3-7 – Parable of the Lost Sheep (We’ve all gone astray)
Luke 15:8-10 – Parable of the Lost Coin (On our own we are all lost)
Luke 15:11-31 – Parable of the Lost Son (Jesus Christ compared the
Pharisees to the lost wayward Son)
Verse 12: “give me my share of the estate” – in those times this was saying the same as “I wish you were dead.”
Verse 16: He reached rock bottom and had to take responsibility
Verse 22: The father interrupted this plan of return and chose to rejoice
Verse 29: Older brother refused to rejoice
Notes:
The father treated each Son according to his bent. As an example; he didn’t go after the younger son when he left home but he went after the older son when he failed to come and rejoice upon the return of his brother.
The father is the picture of God. He’s the Priest, Provider and Protector of his Family
Ten Characteristics of a Father Every Child Deserves
1) Doesn’t let past disappointments alter present determinations
2) Builds into his family noble character
3) Believes and Teaches that every problem has an answer in God
4) A just man who is easily entreated (approachable for request)
5) Doesn’t dwell on past mistakes
6) Has a concern for Family Unity
7) Rewards Proper Behavior
8) Deals with each child according to their individual and unique personality
9) Doesn’t cave in or give up; always strives to teach spiritual disciplines
10) Remains at home to receive his children when they come home
