Hey Dads! I’m glad you dropped in for Episode 16 of the DadCast!
Over the next few episodes, we’re going to look at the lives of some people from the Old and New Testaments, and learn some of the lessons that they can teach us about biblical manhood.
Each of these men from the Bible can help us understand how God shapes us and transforms us into the men that God has called us to be, and this applies to our roles in society as men, as husbands and as fathers.
So listen in, and see what God wants to teach us through these lives. That’s the main idea behind Episode 16 of the DadCast!
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Episode Notes
How To Be A Great Dad
Abraham faced three major times of testing in his life that led to greater faith. Those tests were difficult, and required him to trust that God was in control, even when it didn’t feel like it.
Those three tests were spread out over the course of Abraham’s life:
- Test 1: Leaving Ur
Genesis 12 - Test 2: The promise of a son
Genesis 15-19; Key verse: Genesis 15:5-6 - Test 3: The sacrifice of Isaac
Genesis 22; Key verse: Hebrews 11:17-19
Dadhood Resources
- How God Makes Men, by Patrick Morley – Purchase on Amazon | Read the Review
- FamilyMan Ministries (Blogpost on Father-Daughter Retreat)
- Fathers Of Faith & Daughters Of Excellence (Retreat website)
Show Your Kids Today That You Love Them!
One of the greatest ways to develop faith in the lives of your kids is to allow them to see your own faith, in good times as well as in times of struggle. If you are facing circumstances that seem overwhelming, remember that your kids are watching. They will see how you handle the situation. This is an incredible opportunity to strengthen your own faith, and the faith of your children.
Summary Question
What area of your life is God calling you to trust him more? And how can you include your kids in that faith growth process? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
Be deliberate, Dad!
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