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Abraham• Genesis 11 - 25 = Abraham’s life story

is almost 1/4 of the Book of Genesis

• Often called “Father Abraham”– Generational Identifier– Title of Love and Respect

3 Specific Roles

• Protector: Genesis 14: 12 - 16

• Provider: Genesis 12: 5

• Spiritual Model: Genesis 17: 20 & 22: 1- 18

ProtectorTo deny self to cover or

sheild another.

• Gen. 14: 12 - 16 Abraham rescues Lot.

I Peter 3: 7 & 8“Husbands (men), … be considerate as

you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers…live in harmony with one another.”

Colossians 3: 18 & 19“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is

fitting in the Lord.

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh (mean or rough) with them.”

““Husbands,the greatest gift Husbands,the greatest gift you give to your child is the you give to your child is the

love you have for your love you have for your wife!”wife!”

““Husbands,the greatest gift Husbands,the greatest gift you give to your child is the you give to your child is the

love you have for your love you have for your wife!”wife!”

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ProviderTo ensure the physical, emotional, and

spiritual well-being of one’s family.

• Genesis 12: 5 Abraham accumulated much wealth.

II Thessalonians 3: 6 - 10“…keep away from every

brother who is idle (does not work)…We were not idle, we worked and paid for ourselves.

If a man will not work, he shall not eat!”

I Corinthians 4: 12

“We work hard with our own hands!”

Spiritual Model

To live your life a living daily example of Jesus Christ in your home and out of your home.

Genesis 17: 20 - Abraham interceded for Ishmael

Genesis 22: 1 - 18 His faith modeledv5: We will returnv8: The Lord will provide the

lamb.

Eph. 6:4 & Col 3:21Eph: “Fathers, do not

exasperate your children;”

Col: “Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”

Instead…Eph. 6:4 “bring your children

up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”

Luke 1: 17 “And he will go on before the Lord…to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children.”

Isaiah 63: 16

“…O Lord, you are our Father, our Redeemer - from a long time ago Your name has always been.”