1. What is Fatherhood? Seminar 1 Fatherhood by Tony Payne ©2005 Matthias Media

2. State of Confusion It’s hard to be a father these days: –Because of modern work patterns –Because of feminism

3. The Bible’s Model: Lifegiver To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family

4. The Bible’s Model: Nurturer To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family 2.Take responsibility to nurture

5. The Bible’s Model: Authority To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family 2.Take responsibility to nurture 3.Have authority to do same

6. God the Father as Role Model He demonstrates 1.Authority without tyranny

7. God the Father as Role Model He demonstrates 1.Authority without tyranny 2.Love without weakness