The Lofty View of Fatherhood

Reading: Col. 3:18-21 Four reasons to study our text for both moms and dads: 1. To show the ________________ of dads and moms in _________________. 2. To show that fathers must take a _________________ ________ in the home. 3. To restore God's ________________ for the _____________. 4. To show the ___________ that must _________ between fathers and mothers. I. Four preparations A) Be __________________ in a right way - vv. 1-3 B) Don't be ______________________ - vs. 4a C) Be ____________ in raising children - vs. 4a D) Be a ________________-______________ - vs. 4b II. Four propositions A) Fathers, ...Be _____________ in your _____________. (Eph. 5:25-32) B) Fathers, ...Be ______________ in your ____________. (Eph. 6:1-4; Pr. 1:8, 6:20) C) Fathers, ...Be ______________ in your ______________. (Eph. 6:1-4) D) Fathers, ...Be ____________ in your ________________. (Eph. 6:1-4; I Pet. 5:3; I Tim. 4:12; Pr. 23:26, 4:23; Gal. 5:22-25) Conclusion: 1. Seniors, you're ________ ____________! (Titus 2:1-8) 2. Parents, hold fast to _____ ___________ and focus on _____ ___________! (Pr. 3:5-6) 3. Children, make ____________________ a ________! (Heb. 13:17) "...the great issue of parental discipleship is directing the hearts of our children to the Lord. Instead of a mere focus on behavior or bodily presence, wise and loving parents seek to touch and win the hearts of their boys and girls." Pastor Richard Phillips "The Lofty View of Fatherhood" Text: Eph. 6:1-4 Scripture reading: II Tim. 2:1-15