Dad's That Make A Difference (Outline)
Bible Book:
Genesis
18
: 16-19
Subject: Father; Dad; Family
I. A CHILD NEEDS DIRECTION FROM HIS FATHER (18:19)
“after him”
A child will follow in the footsteps of his father. Dads are responsible for giving direction to their children, not just in word but in action and deed.
II. A CHILD NEEDS DISCIPLINE FROM HIS FATHER (18:19)
“he will command his children . . . to keep the way of the LORD”
How to Discipline Correctly
A. Confrontation
B. Confession
C. Correction
D. Comfort
III. A CHILD NEEDS DEVOTION FROM HIS FATHER (22:2)
“Take your only son, Isaac, whom you love”
A. Love Them By Spending Time With Them
B. Love Them By Listening To Them
C. Love Them By Encouraging Them
D. Love Them By Telling Them
E. Love Them By Showing Them
IV. A CHILD NEEDS DOCTRINE FROM HIS FATHER (18:19)
“to keep the way of the LORD”
See the directions God gives in Deuteronomy 6:4-9.