Fatherly Love Teaches a Child the Way She Should Go

06/19/22 • 25 min

Episode Summary: This June 19th episode, being both Juneteenth and Father’s Day gives us an opportunity first to consider the pain in the hearts of so many African Americans who live in our cities because of the increasing violence there and perhaps ponder what we can do to help decrease the fatherlessness that is at the root of the problems in our cities. It is also an opportunity to continue our June series, Loving Our Kids with the Fatherly Love of God, but examining the way God models teaching his children the way they should go.
For Further Prayerful Thought

What thoughts come to your mind as you think about the four biblical ways that God has ordained to restrain human evil mentioned, and the current crime wave in our cities?
When you think about the biblical responsibility that Christian fathers have to teach our children the way they should go following the example of Joshua, David, and Solomon, what thoughts come into your mind? Our podcast wants to give a correct (big enough) vision of masculinity; but does this responsibility seem overwhelming?
As you considered various starting places the podcast mentioned for where a father or grandfather might think through the content (curriculum) he needs to pass on, what thoughts came to mind?

Resources in Today's Podcast

Link to Character Development Training Plan PDF on My Website
Link to Children's Shorter Catechism.

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This Week’s Past Episode Highlight:

Responding to the Argument that the Bible Teaches Patriarchy S1 E #33 6/21/20

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What thoughts come to your mind as you think about the four biblical ways that God has ordained to restrain human evil mentioned, and the current crime wave in our cities?
When you think about the biblical responsibility that Christian fathers have to teach our children the way they should go following the example of Joshua, David, and Solomon, what thoughts come into your mind? Our podcast wants to give a correct (big enough) vision of masculinity; but does this responsibility seem overwhelming?
As you considered various starting places the podcast mentioned for where a father or grandfather might think through the content (curriculum) he needs to pass on, what thoughts came to mind?

Resources in Today's Podcast

Link to Character Development Training Plan PDF on My Website
Link to Children's Shorter Catechism.

This Week’s Past Episode Highlight:

Responding to the Argument that the Bible Teaches Patriarchy S1 E #33 6/21/20

For the printed version of this message click here.

For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.

For FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here.

Previous Episode

Fatherly Love Protects a Child from HIMSELF

Episode Summary: Both Solomon, and later the author of the book of Hebrews appeal to the obvious creation principle that they assume everyone knew in their era, loving fathers don’t allow their children to persist in selfish, wrong behavior; they discipline their children out of love for them. In our own day, a weird time in history when cultural voices are denying what every other culture in history has affirmed—that there are differences between fathers and mothers—it seems necessary examine this creation principle of fatherhood. It is also important because, today, so much child-rearing advice is rooted in a fear of stifling a child or harming his self-esteem instead of recognizing that by nature a child wants to be the center of the universe--dad giving him what he wants when he wants it, and the rest of the world catering to his wants and demands. This episode examines how fathers must protect their child from the child’s worst enemy, the main person who can ruin his life—HIMSELF, because he comes into this world with self-centered, sinful nature

For Further Prayerful Thought

How would you answer a husband who said, “My wife is so much better with the kids, I leave the discipline of the children to her?”
How would you explain to someone that loving a child requires disciplining them but that letting them go their own ways is a form of hatred for them?
Which of the 6 reasons parents don’t discipline their kids as well as they should stands out to you?
Which of the 6 principles from Hebrews 12 for administering discipline that is like God’s discipline of us stood out most to you? Why do you think that is important?

This Week’s Past Episode Highlight: Becoming Great Dads Who Discipline Their Kids Well

Fatherhood Is Irreplaceable in God’s Design of Humans S1 E #32 6/14/20
Responding to the Argument that the Bible Teaches Patriarchy S1 E #33 6/21/20
The Right Use of Authority to Punish Evil S1 E #34 6/28/20
Kids Don’t Have It In them to Grow THEMSELVES Up S1 E #35 7/5/20
Raising Kids Up in the Way They Should Go S1 E #36 7/12/20

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Next Episode

Fatherly Love Knows How to Motivate Kids

Episode Summary: God is a heavenly father who knows his children’s continual need for encouragement. This episode examines his example, why our kids need our fatherly encouragement, and some concrete ways to give that encouragement to them.

For Further Prayerful Thought

How would you support an argument to a friend that children need fathers who are master motivators?
What stood out about how the two words Paul uses encourage—PARAMUTHIA and exhort—PARAKALEO differ? Why are both important parts of motivating our children.
Which elements of Paul’s brief description of his motivational approach charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory stood out most to you—as encouragement for your own walk with God.

This Week’s Past Episode Highlight:

Responding to the Argument that the Bible Teaches Patriarchy S1 E #33 6/21/20

For the printed version of this message click here.

For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.

For FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here.