What Children See in Their Fathers                       1

1. Supportive 2. Good Provider 3. Good Listener 4. Teacher 5. Moral Guide 6. Protector 7. Role Model 2

Problems with Fathers   Many homes suffer from Phantom Fathers.   3

Problems with Fathers Many homes suffer from Phantom Fathers. Fathers are absorbed by their careers                             4

Problems with Fathers Many homes suffer from Phantom Fathers.  Fathers are absorbed by their careers. Fathering a child does not make a man a father.                            5

The Effects of the Absence of the Father ¼ Families of Children have only one Parent living at home. 90% of the time that is the Mother Increase in teenagers’ pregnancies Increase in teenagers’ suicide 7/10 Offenders come from broken homes 6

The Importance of What Children see   The Importance of What Children see "Dear God, make me the kind of man my Daddy is." 7

The Importance of What Children See   The Importance of What Children See "Dear God, make me the kind of man my Daddy is." my son wants me to be." 8

Mark 5:21-24; 35-42 CONTEXT Presiding Elder of the Synagogue Responsible for Synagogue Services 9

Mark 5:21-24; 35-42 CONTEXT Presiding Elder of the Synagogue Responsible for Synagogue Services Administrative Head of the City 10

What Children See in Their Fathers Mark 5:21-24; 35-42 11

1. Not Ashamed to Seek out Jesus Jarius Sought out Jesus 12

1. Not Ashamed to Seek out Jesus Jarious Sought out Jesus Took on the Responsibilities of the Father 13

1. Not Ashamed to Seek out Jesus Jarious Sought out Jesus Took on the Responsibilities of the Father Knelt before Jesus pleading with him. 14

Let Children See Your Limitations: Know there are certain things that you cannot do. Hear you call out on the Name of the Lord. Know that your seek wisdom, strength, guidance for the sake of the family. Not ashamed of the Gospel. 15

EEphesians 6:4  Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 16

2. NOT ASHAMED TO BRING CHRIST INTO HIS HOME “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” Psalm 127:1 17

2. NOT ASHAMED TO BRING CHRIST INTO HIS HOME Homes where Christ is welcome 18

2. NOT ASHAMED TO BRING CHRIST INTO HIS HOME Homes where Christ is welcome Homes where Christ is more than a picture on the wall. 19

2. NOT ASHAMED TO BRING CHRIST INTO HIS HOME Homes where Christ is welcome Homes where Christ is more than a picture on the wall. Homes where His presence is acknowledged, honoured and His word is obeyed. 20

2. NOT ASHAMED TO BRING CHRIST INTO HIS HOME First Passover: “Every firstborn son in Egypt will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the female slave, who is at her hand mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle as well.” Exodus 11:5 21

3. Not Ashamed to Express His Love What took him to seek out a Jewish teacher? 22

3. Not Ashamed to Express His Love What took him to seek out a Jewish teacher? What compelled him to fall at Jesus feet? 23

3. Not Ashamed to Express His Love What took him to seek out a Jewish teacher? What compelled him to fall at Jesus feet? What would cause a man to forget his place in society? 24

What Children See in Their Fathers             It is the Time Men to Start Being Fathers and the Leaders of the Home God Intended Them To Be. 25

Being Fathers Means Taking Your Responsibilities. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 26

Being Fathers Means Taking Your Responsibilities. “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 27

Practical Instructions Dedicate your children to God 2. Teach your children to fear the Lord 3. Teach them to hate iniquity 5. Protect them from ungodly 6. Establish them in church 28

Our Prayer: Let us praise those fathers who by their own account were not always there for their children, but who continue to offer those children, now grown, their love and support. Let us pray for those fathers who have been wounded by the neglect and hostility of their children.  29

Our Prayer: Let us praise those fathers who, despite divorce, have remained in their children's lives. Let us praise those fathers whose children are adopted, and whose love and support has offered healing. 30

Our Prayer: Let us praise those fathers who, as stepfathers, freely choose the obligation of fatherhood and earned their step children's love and respect. Let us praise those fathers who have lost a child to death, and continue to hold the child in their heart.  31

Our Prayer: Let us praise those men who have no children, but cherish the next generation as if they were their own. Let us praise those men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors and guides.  Let us praise those men who are about to become fathers; may they openly delight in their children.  32

Our Prayer: And let us praise those fathers who have died, but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us.  33

Our Prayer: God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way.  34

Our Prayer: God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men,  that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honour them always  with a spirit of profound respect.  Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen 35