Faith-filled Fatherhood

Scripture Reading:  Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Memory Verse:  “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” Colossians 3:21

God desires for each generation to experience Him through faith in His promises! This requires that each generation pass the faith on to their children and grand-children.

1.  Seek to understand the Covenant of God! Verses 1-3

• God made the covenant with conditions!
  
• God made the covenant for ALL generations: you, children, grand-children
  
• God deserves your fear/respect!
  
• You must have faith in the promise/covenant of the LORD/God of your ancestors: verse 3
  
• God promises long life: verse 2
  
• God will make things go well and allow an increase in the land of bounty: verse 3
  

2.  Model a Heart for the one true God! Verses 4-6

• There is ONE true God! Verse 4
  

          ~  Unique, like no other thing/god!
          ~  Passion: No other rival

• God is to be loved in order to be obeyed! Verse 5
  

          ~  Completely: With heart, soul, might
          ~  Lord and His Commands
3.  Teach with the goal of leaving an Impression! Verses 7-12

• Continually! Talk about them continually!
  
• Evangelistically! Take them with you into the community! Verses 8-9
  
• Identity: They define who you are even when others are not around! Verse 9
  
• Humility: Protect your prosperity from the pitfall of pride! Verse 10-12
  

SO WHAT?

• What impression have you left on your closest family? What should be done about it?
  
• Is there passion in your relationship with God in ways that others who know you would recognize it?
  
• Are you taking deliberate steps to pass your faith on to your family? Bible reading, Christian music, Worship, active in ministry/service, prayer, humility, character