Good and Bad Examples of Fathers in the Bible - Zac Poonen - June 16, 2019
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Summary
The sermon examines biblical examples of fathers, contrasting negative examples like Adam's lineage with positive models. The speaker emphasizes that while training a child in the right way is crucial, the ultimate example of faithfulness is Noah, who preached righteousness for 120 years without lowering standards, demonstrating that the church is the only thing that will remain through judgment.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Adam as the first sad exampleAdam had no prior instruction or Holy Spirit, but his eldest son became a murderer, showing the tragic start of human parenting.
Enoch and the fear of GodEnoch walked with God for 300 years, motivated by the deep fear of judgment instilled by the meaning of his son Methuselah's name.
Noah as an uncompromising preacher of righteousnessNoah preached righteousness for 120 years and successfully led his entire household, including his three sons and daughters-in-law, into the ark.
Job's profound care for his children's spiritual heartsJob was commended by God as blameless and consistently offered sacrifices for his grown children, concerned they might have sinned in their hearts.
Abraham's authority in commanding his householdGod chose Abraham because he would command his children and household to keep the way of the Lord, fulfilling the condition of his blessings.
Isaac's favoritism toward EsauDespite earlier obedience on Mount Moriah, an aging Isaac favored Esau because of a taste for wild game and ignored God's choice.
Jacob's spiritual sight despite physical blindnessHaving been humbled through severe life trials and a broken hip, Jacob crossed his hands to bless Ephraim over Manasseh with clear spiritual vision.Genesis 48:8
Eli's soft rebuke of his rebellious sonsEli gently reproved his wicked sons who stole sacrifices and committed adultery, bringing a severe curse and judgment upon his entire house.
Samuel's favoritism in appointing his wayward sonsSamuel repeated Eli's mistake by appointing his own ungodly sons as judges over Israel, leading the people to demand a human king.
David's refusal to discipline AdonijahDavid never once disciplined or questioned Adonijah because he was handsome, leading the son to exalt himself as king.1 Kings 1:5
Moses nearly killed for failing to circumcise his sonOn the way to Egypt, God sought to kill Moses because he had yielded to his wife and failed to circumcise his child according to God's command.Exodus 4:17
The biblical qualifications for elders regarding familyPaul instructs Timothy and Titus that an elder must manage his children well with dignity, proving he can care for the church of God.1 Timothy 3:2
The three-story building illustration of the Christian lifeBuilding a church rests on God's love as a foundation, followed by a daily clean conscience, a godly family life, and finally ministry in the church.
No excuse for ungodly childrenEven with a difficult spouse, a father empowered by the Holy Spirit can successfully raise godly children, leaving no excuse for failure.
