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A Godly Father: Fatherhood Lessons from Job

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Andrew delivers a sermon titled “A Godly Father: Fatherhood Lessons from Job,” focusing on Job 1 as the primary text. He emphasizes the importance of intentional fatherhood, drawing parallels between Job’s example and the responsibilities of Christian fathers today. The sermon highlights how Job fostered love among his children, sanctified them, and entrusted them to God, offering practical insights for fathers at every stage of parenting.

  • [1:18] Andrew introduces Job 1 as the main text, framing the sermon around lessons from Job’s fatherhood.
  • [1:39] Reflects on the fleeting time fathers have to influence their children and the lifelong nature of the calling.
  • [4:07] Stresses the spiritual impact fathers have, citing statistics about fatherlessness and incarceration.
  • [11:52] Point 1: A godly father fosters a loving family environment (Job 1:4). Contrasts Job’s children’s unity with David’s failure in 2 Samuel 13.
  • [22:48] Point 2: A godly father sanctifies his children and intercedes for them (Job 1:5). References Proverbs 22:6 and John 17.
  • [30:54] Point 3: A godly father raises children with an expectation of godliness (Job 1:5).
  • [31:52] Point 4: Godly fatherhood requires consistent investment (Job 1:5, “did regularly”).
  • [32:42] Point 5: A godly father entrusts his children to God (Job 1:20-22).
    • Scripture References
    • Job 1
    • 2 Samuel 13
    • 2 Samuel 14:29
    • Proverbs 22:6
    • John 17
    • Ephesians 6:4

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