Father’s Day

Our Heavenly Father: Characteristics: Love Holiness

Fathers in the Bible: Adam Abraham Noah

Adam: Genesis 1:27 God created mankind in His own likeness

Abraham: Genesis 17:5 Abraham to become the father of many nations

Noah: Genesis 6:9 Noah was a righteous man, walking faith- fully with God

Fathers in the Bible: David Joseph Zebedee

David: 1 Samuel 17:32 David volunteered to fight Goliath

Joseph: Matthew 1:20: Joseph told by an angel that he would become the father of Jesus

Zebedee: Matthew 4:21: Zebedee was the father of the disciples James and John

Contemporary Fathers: Billy Graham Charles Stanley Max Lucado

Billy Graham: Father of Franklin Graham Founder of BGEA

Charles Stanley: Father of Andy Stanley Founder of In Touch Ministries

Ono Church Fathers: Paul Wentling Lloyd Reigel Leroy Grubb

What Then, Should the Ono Church Do? “…BEING and MAKING disciples of Jesus Christ”

Credit: Bill Gothard – Founder, Inst. of Basic Life Principles “49 General Commands of Jesus Christ”

Christian Love: John 13:35 “Your love for one another will prove you are my disciples.”

Christian Love: Matthew 7:12 – “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.

Christian Love: Matthew 7:12 (cont.) “This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”

Humility: A state of mind well pleasing to God – 1 Peter 3:4

1 Peter 3:4 “…the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”

Humility: Humility was a major emphasis of Christ’s teaching. [Luke 14:7– 11]

Luke 14:7-11: A parable, by Jesus, regarding a choice of seating at a dinner.

Luke 18:9-14: A parable, by Jesus, regarding the prayer of a Pharisee and a Publican.

Humility: hristiannews.com/arti cles/display_art.html?I D= hristiannews.com/arti cles/display_art.html?I D=16172

Christian Meekness: An attitude of heart to God.

Christian Meekness: Submission to God, is the foundation of meekness.

Christian Meekness: An attitude of lowliness before God.

Christian Meekness: Philippians 2:3: Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.

Christian Meekness: Philippians 2:3 (cont.): Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

Christian Meekness: Philippians 2:4: Don’t look out only for your own interests,

Christian Meekness: Philippians 2:4 (cont.): but take an interest in others, too.

Joyfulness: Philippians 4:4: Always be full of joy in the Lord.

Joyfulness Matthew 5:12: Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.

Generosity: Matthew 5:16 Let your good deeds shine out for all to see

Generosity: Matthew 5:16 (cont.) So that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father.

Generosity: The action of doing more than is expected of us.

Generosity: Biblical examples: Paul – 2 Cor. 11:24-31 Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

Generosity: Matthew 5:16 – “…let your good deeds shine out for all to see,

Generosity: Matthew 5:16 cont.): …so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father.”

Christian Responsibility: 1 Cor. 15:58 – “…be strong and immovable. Always work enthus- iastically for the Lord,

Christian Responsibility: 1 Cor. 15:58 (cont.) - …for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”

Self-Control: Galactions 5:22,23 - “The Holy Spirit produces…love, joy, peace…and self-control”

Self-Control: The difference between worldly and Godly self- control is, who gets the credit.

Truthfulness: 2 Cor 8:21 – “We are careful to be honorable before the Lord,

Truthfulness: 2 Cor 8:21 (cont.) - …but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.”

Truthfulness: 1Timothy 1:19 – “Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear.”

Truthfulness: Our actions are a reflection of our faith.

Deference: Luke 22:42 – “…Yet, I want your Will to be done, not mine.”

Deference: Submission or courteous respect given to another.

Creativity: Genesis 1:12 – “…and God saw that it was good.”

Creativity: Our secular culture needs the church to extend God’s love in creative ways.

Sincerity: Philippians 1:9 – “…so that you may live pure and blameless lives…”

Faith: Romans 1:12 – “…I want to encourage you in your faith,

Faith: Romans 1:12 (cont.) - …but, I also want to be encouraged by yours.”

Faith: Barriers to faith sharing: Fear of rejection Unanswerable question Fear of offending

Faith: Fear of rejection It’s God, not us, being rejected.

Faith: Unanswerable question Jot the question down and promise to get back.

Faith: Fear of offending It’s better to offend than to let the person face eternity unprepared.

Thriftiness: John Wesley – “Earn all you can; save all you can; give all you can.”

Thriftiness: Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.

Thriftiness: Psalm 24:1 (cont.) …The world and all the people in it belong to Him.”

Thriftiness: Stewardship begins and ends with the understanding of God’s ownership of all.

Initiative: A personal quality that shows a willingness to get things done.

Initiative: 2 Cor 8:17 – “…he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.”

Discernment: Judge Not—Matthew 7:1

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 16. Do Not Cast Pearls— Matthew 7:6— Discretion

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 17. Ask, Seek, and Knock—Matthew 7:7– 8—Resourcefulness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 18. Do Unto Others— Matthew 7:12— Sensitivity

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 19. Choose the Narrow Way—Matthew 7:13– 14—Decisiveness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 20. Beware of False Prophets—Matthew 7:15—Alertness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 21. Pray For Laborers— Matthew 9:38— Compassion

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 22. Be Wise as Serpents—Matthew 10:16—Wisdom

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 23. Fear God, Not Man—Matthew 10:26— Boldness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 24. Hear God’s Voice— Matthew 11:15— Attentiveness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 25. Take My Yoke— Matthew 11:29— Obedience

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 26. Honor Your Parents—Matthew 15:4—Honor/Reverence

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 27. Beware of Leaven— Matthew 16:6—Virtue

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 28. Deny Yourself—Luke 9:23—Determination

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 29. Despise Not Little Ones—Matthew 18:10—Tolerance

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 30. Go to Offenders— Matthew 18:15—Justice

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 31. Beware of Covetousness—Luke 12:15—Contentment

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 32. Forgive Offenders— Matthew 18:21–22— Forgiveness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 33. Honor Marriage— Matthew 19:6—Loyalty

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 34. Be a Servant— Matthew 20:26–28— Availability

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 35. Be a House of Prayer—Matthew 21:13—Persuasiveness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 36. Ask in Faith— Matthew 21:21–22— Patience

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 37. Bring in the Poor— Luke 14:12–14— Hospitality

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 38. Render to Caesar— Matthew 22:19–21— Gratefulness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 39. Love the Lord— Matthew 22:37–38— Enthusiasm

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 40. Love Your Neighbor—Matthew 22:39—Gentleness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 41. Await My Return— Matthew 24:42–44— Punctuality

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 42. Take, Eat, and Drink—Matthew 26:26– 27—Thoroughness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 43. Be Born Again—John 3:7—Security

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 44. Keep My Commandments—John 14:15—Diligence

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 45. Watch and Pray— Matthew 26:41— Endurance

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 46. Feed My Sheep— John 21:15–16— Dependability

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 47. Baptize My Disciples—Matthew 28:19—Cautiousness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 48. Receive God’s Power—Luke 24:49— Orderliness

BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 49. Make Disciples— Matthew 28:20— Flexibility