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Fathers In The Bible
9 Famous Fathers In The Bible Who Set Worthy, Examples.
Scripture is filled with people we can learn much from. When it comes to the challenging vocation of fatherhood, several fathers in the Bible show what is wise to do - and what is not wise to do...
At the end of this list, you'll find a profile of God, the Father , the ultimate role model for all human dads. His Love, Kindness, Patience, Wisdom, and protectiveness, are impossible standards to live up to. Fortunately he is also forgiving and understanding, answering father's prayer and giving them expert, guidance so they can be the man their family wants, thems to be.
Adam - The First Man
As the first man and first human father, Adam had no example to follow except God, He faltered on that plunging the world into sin. He also had to deal with the tragedy of his son, Cain murdering his other son Abel. Adam has much to teach today's fathers about the, consequences of our action and the absolute, necessity of obeying God.
Noah - A Righteous Man
Noah stands out among fathers in the Bible as a man, who clung to God in spite of the wickedness all, around him. What could be more relevant to today ? Noah was far from perfect but he was humble, and protective of his family , He bravely carried, out the task God assigned to him... Moderm fathers may often feel they are in a thankless, role but God is always pleased by their devotion.
Abraham- Father of the Jewish Nation
What could be more frightering than being the father, of an entire nation ? That was the mission God gave, Abraham, He was a leader with tremendous faith, passing one of the most diffcult tests God ever gave, a man, Abraham made mistakes when he relied on, himself instead of God , Still he embodied qualities, that any father would be wise to develop.
Isaac - Son of Abraham
Many fathers feel intimidated trying to follow in, the footsteps of their father. Isaac must have felt that way, His father Abraham was, such an outstanding leader that Isaac could have gone, wrong, He could have resented his father for offering, him as a sacrifice yet Isaac was an obedient son. From Abraham he learned the invaluable lesson of , trusting God , That made Isaac one of the most , favored fathers in the Bible.
Jacob - Father of the 12 Tribes of Israel
Jacob was a schemer who tried to work his own, way instead of trusting God. With the help of his mother Rebekah he stole his twin, brother Esau's birthright, Jacob fathered 12 sons who, founded the 12 tribes of Israel. As a father however he favored his son Joseph, causing jealousy among the other borthers. The lesson from Jacob's life ir that God works, with our obedience and in spite of our desobedience, to make his plan come to pass.
Moses - Giver of the Law
Moses was the father of two sons, Gershom and Eliezer , yet he also served as a father, figure to entire Hebrew people as they escaped from , slavery in Egypt, He loved them and helped discipline, and provide for them on their 40 -years journey to the, Promised Land, at times Moses seemed to be a larger -, than - life character but he was only a man. He shows today's fathers that overwhelming taske can, be achieved when we stay close to God.
King David - A Man After God's Own Heart
One of the great strugglers in the Bible , David was also a special favorite of God. He trusted God to help him defeat the giant Goliath, and put his faith in God as he was on the run from, King Saul, David sinned greatly but he repented and, found forgiveness , His son Solomon went on to , become one of Israel's greatest kings.
Joseph - Earthly Father of Jesus
Surely one of the most underrated fathers in the Bible, was Joseph the foster father of Jesus Christ. He went to great pains to protect his wife Mary, and their baby, than saw to Jesus education and needs, as he was growing up, Joseph taught Jesus the carpentry, trade, The Bible calls Josoph a righteous man , and Jesus must have loved his guardian for his quiet, Strength, Honesty, and Kindness.
God The Father
God the Father , the first Person Of The Trinity, Is the Father and Creator of all. Jesus His Only Son showed us a new intimate way, of relating to him, When we see God as our Heavenly , Father, Provider and Protector it puts our life in a. whole new perspective, Every human father is also a, son of this Most High God , the constant source of, Strenght, Wisdom and Hope...
My Father didn't tell me how to live, He Lived , And Let Me Watch Him Do It"
Happy Fathers Day To All Father's
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