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Mar 29, 2015

Fathers and Children, Children of the Father | Part 15

Passage: Colossians 3:20-21

Preacher: Kevin O'Brien

Series:Preeminent Part 2

Detail:

1.  Families matter
       A.  Who are we talking about?
              ●  Christians
              ●  Children
              ●  Fathers
       B.  What are the rules?
              ●  Obedience
              ●  Responsibility
       C.  Why does this matter?
              ●  It pleases God
              ●  It serves our children well
              ●  It show Christ's preeminence to the world

2.  A higher standard
       A.  Motivated by love, not fear
       B.  Concerned for the child, not your position

3.  Truth or consequences: What happens when we don't follow God's prescriptions?
       A.  Eli and Samuel - men of God whose sons rebelled
       B.  David and Absolom - family dysfunction that devastated a kingdom

4.  Preeminence revealed
       A.  The Father's love for His Son was on full display
       B.  Jesus obeyed the Father
              ●  Good times
              ●  And bad

5.  Repeat the proper pattern
       A.  No perfect children
       B.  No perfect parents
       C.  Redemption is real - no matter what the past