Psalms 108:2-5I Corinthians 16:13-14In contextTalking about great men of faithPaulTimothyApollosContinues afterward to othersStephanasFortunatasAchaicusPaul interjects this admonitionBe on the alertStand firm in the faithAct like menBe strongEphesians 6:10; II Corinthians 12:8-10Do all in loveMan created in God’s image – Genesis 1:27God relates to us as a father – Isaiah 64:8Provides for us – Matthew 7:11Disciplines us – Hebrews 12:5-7Protects us – II Thessalonians 3:3Teaches us – John 6:45Warns us -= Hebrews 12:25Rewards us – Colossians 3:23-24Loves us – Romans 8:37-39Godly father = godly husbandDo one and neglect the other?Another lesson at another time.A few points:A father’s greatest giftA father’s exampleA father’s perseveranceA father’s love