• Psalms 108:2-5
  • I Corinthians 16:13-14
    • In context
      • Talking about great men of faith
        • Paul
        • Timothy
        • Apollos
      • Continues afterward to others
        • Stephanas
        • Fortunatas
        • Achaicus
      • Paul interjects this admonition
        • Be on the alert
        • Stand firm in the faith
        • Act like men
        • Be strong
          • Ephesians 6:10; II Corinthians 12:8-10
        • Do all in love
      • Man created in God’s image – Genesis 1:27
        • God relates to us as a father – Isaiah 64:8
          • Provides for us – Matthew 7:11
          • Disciplines us – Hebrews 12:5-7
          • Protects us – II Thessalonians 3:3
          • Teaches us – John 6:45
          • Warns us -= Hebrews 12:25
          • Rewards us – Colossians 3:23-24
          • Loves us – Romans 8:37-39
        • Godly father = godly husband
          • Do one and neglect the other?
          • Another lesson at another time.
          • A few points:
            • A father’s greatest gift
            • A father’s example
            • A father’s perseverance
            • A father’s love