Embracing a Biblical Vision for Fatherhood: Following God’s Example for Father’s
June 25, 2023 Pastor: Ryan Rice Series: Father's Day
Topic: Fatherhood
I. Introduction
II. God as Our Father: Provider, Protector, and Pastor
A. Exploring the concept of God as our heavenly Father
1. In the New Testament:
Matthew 6:9, Galatians 4:6,1 John 3:1
2. In the Old Testament:
Psalm 68:5, Malachi 2:10, Isaiah 64:8
B. God as our Provider
1. In the New Testament:
Matthew 6:26, Philippians 4:19, James 1:17
2. In the Old Testament:
Psalm 23:1, Exodus 16:4,1 Kings 17:6
C. God as our Protector
1. In the New Testament
2 Timothy 4:18, 1 John 5:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Matthew 28:20
2. In the Old Testament
Psalm 91:1-2, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1
D. God as our Pastor
1. In the New Testament
John 10:11, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 5:4
2. In the Old Testament
Psalm 23:1, Psalm 80:1, Isaiah 40:11
III. Father as Provider, Protector, and Pastor
A. Father as Provider
1. In the New Testament
1 Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21
2. In the Old Testament
Proverbs 13:22, Genesis 6:9, Job 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:4-5
B. Father as Protector
1. In the New Testament
1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21
2. In the Old Testament
Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 14:26
3. Biblical Examples of Protecting the Family
Genesis 6-9, Exodus 2, Matthew 2:13-23
C. Father as Pastor
1. In New Testament
Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21
2. In the Old Testament
Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 78:4
3. The Father’s Example
1 Corinthians 11:1