1. The Vision of Jonadab Jeremiah 35 A muti-generational vision

2. Jeremiah and the Rechabites Jeremiah 35

3. Moses and Jethro Exodus

4. Rechab the Scribe 1 Chronicles 2:55

5. Jehu and Jonadab 2 Kings 10:15

6. Jeremiah and the Rechabites Jeremiah 35

7. What was Jonadab’s Vision? No alcohol Live in tents Don’t become a farmer or vinedresser Be sober Be mobile Be a flexible tradesman Why be like this?

8. The Babylonian Capture Jerusalem Jeremiah 40 Why? Because the destruction of Judah (the southern Kingdom) was imminent.

9. The Walls of Jerusalem Rebuilt Nehemiah

10. Does your vision make a difference?

12. Jonathan Edwards: Born 1703 Married a Godly woman. Out of 1400 descendant in 150 years - 300 clergymen - some missionaries and theological professors. 100 professors. 100 attorneys. 30 judges, 1 dean of a law school. 60 physicians, 1 dean of a medical school. 3 mayors of large cities. 60 authors of fine classics. 14 presidents of universities. 3 State Governors. 1 Controller of the US Treasury. 1 Vice-President of the USA.

13. Max Jukes: Born 1700 A non-believer, who married a woman of like character. She lacked principle, among other indecencies, including the occult. Of their 1200 descendants - 310 were professional vagrants. 440 wrecked their lives through debauchery. 130 went to jail - 7 for murder, average sentence: 13 years. More than 600 became alcoholics. 60 were habitual thieves. 190 became public prostitutes. 20 became tradesmen, 10 of whom learned their trade in prison.

14. What about your vision? Avoid debt Detach from non-Christian society, but constructively engage the lost society Choose jobs/careers that enhance the family and build the kingdom of God Avoid the corruptions of big-city life Abstain from drugs/alcohol Conduct daily family worship Limit television/movies/netflicks/etc.

15. Be a Man! Have a vision! He is coming again! Happy Father’s Day!