Our Heavenly Father:• Characteristics:• Love• Holiness
Fathers in the Bible:• Adam• Abraham• Noah
Adam:• Genesis 1:27• God created mankind
in His own likeness
Abraham:• Genesis 17:5• Abraham to become
the father of many nations
Noah:• Genesis 6:9• Noah was a righteous
man, walking faith-fully with God
Fathers in the Bible:• David• Joseph• Zebedee
David:• 1 Samuel 17:32• David volunteered to
fight Goliath
Joseph:• Matthew 1:20:• Joseph told by an angel
that he would become the father of Jesus
Zebedee:• Matthew 4:21:• Zebedee was the
father of the disciples James and John
Contemporary Fathers:• Billy Graham• Charles Stanley• Max Lucado
Billy Graham:• Father of Franklin
Graham• Founder of BGEA
Charles Stanley:• Father of Andy Stanley• Founder of In Touch
Ministries
Ono Church Fathers:• Paul Wentling• Lloyd Reigel• Leroy Grubb
What Then, Should the Ono Church Do?• “…BEING and MAKING
disciples of Jesus Christ”
Credit: • Bill Gothard – Founder,
Inst. of Basic Life Principles
“49 General Commands of Jesus Christ”
Christian Love:• John 13:35• “Your love for one
another will prove you are my disciples.”
Christian Love:• Matthew 7:12 – “Do to
others whatever you would like them to do to you.
Christian Love:• Matthew 7:12 (cont.)
“This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”
Humility:• A state of mind well
pleasing to God – 1 Peter 3:4
1 Peter 3:4• “…the unfading beauty
of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
Humility:• Humility was a major
emphasis of Christ’s teaching. [Luke 14:7–11]
Luke 14:7-11:• A parable, by Jesus,
regarding a choice of seating at a dinner.
Luke 18:9-14:• A parable, by Jesus,
regarding the prayer of a Pharisee and a Publican.
Humility:• http://www.breakingc
hristiannews.com/articles/display_art.html?ID=16172
Christian Meekness:• An attitude of heart to
God.
Christian Meekness:• Submission to God, is
the foundation of meekness.
Christian Meekness:• An attitude of
lowliness before God.
Christian Meekness:• Philippians 2:3:• Don’t be selfish;
don’t try to impress others.
Christian Meekness:• Philippians 2:3 (cont.):• Be humble, thinking
of others as better than yourselves.
Christian Meekness:• Philippians 2:4:• Don’t look out only
for your own interests,
Christian Meekness:• Philippians 2:4 (cont.):• but take an interest
in others, too.
Joyfulness:• Philippians 4:4:• Always be full of joy
in the Lord.
JoyfulnessMatthew 5:12:• Be very glad! For a
great reward awaits you in heaven.
Generosity:• Matthew 5:16• Let your good deeds
shine out for all to see
Generosity:• Matthew 5:16 (cont.)• So that everyone will
praise your Heavenly Father.
Generosity:• The action of doing
more than is expected of us.
Generosity:• Biblical examples:• Paul – 2 Cor. 11:24-31• Good Samaritan –
Luke 10:25-37
Generosity:• Matthew 5:16 – “…let
your good deeds shine out for all to see,
Generosity:• Matthew 5:16 cont.):
…so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father.”
Christian Responsibility:• 1 Cor. 15:58 – “…be
strong and immovable. Always work enthus-iastically for the Lord,
Christian Responsibility:• 1 Cor. 15:58 (cont.) - …
for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”
Self-Control:• Galactions 5:22,23 -
“The Holy Spirit produces…love, joy, peace…and self-control”
Self-Control:• The difference between
worldly and Godly self-control is, who gets the credit.
Truthfulness:• 2 Cor 8:21 – “We are
careful to be honorable before the Lord,
Truthfulness:• 2 Cor 8:21 (cont.) - …but
we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.”
Truthfulness:• 1Timothy 1:19 – “Cling
to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear.”
Truthfulness:• Our actions are a
reflection of our faith.
Deference:• Luke 22:42 – “…Yet, I
want your Will to be done, not mine.”
Deference:• Submission or
courteous respect given to another.
Creativity:• Genesis 1:12 – “…and
God saw that it was good.”
Creativity:• Our secular culture
needs the church to extend God’s love in creative ways.
Sincerity:• Philippians 1:9 – “…
so that you may live pure and blameless lives…”
Faith:• Romans 1:12 – “…I
want to encourage you in your faith,
Faith:• Romans 1:12 (cont.) -
…but, I also want to be encouraged by yours.”
Faith:• Barriers to faith sharing:• Fear of rejection• Unanswerable question• Fear of offending
Faith:• Fear of rejection• It’s God, not us, being
rejected.
Faith:• Unanswerable question• Jot the question down
and promise to get back.
Faith:• Fear of offending• It’s better to offend than
to let the person face eternity unprepared.
Thriftiness:• John Wesley – “Earn
all you can; save all you can; give all you can.”
Thriftiness:• Psalm 24:1 – “The
earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
Thriftiness:• Psalm 24:1 (cont.) …
The world and all the people in it belong to Him.”
Thriftiness:• Stewardship begins
and ends with the understanding of God’s ownership of all.
Initiative:• A personal quality that
shows a willingness to get things done.
Initiative:• 2 Cor 8:17 – “…he is
coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.”
Discernment:Judge Not—Matthew 7:1
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)16. Do Not Cast Pearls—Matthew 7:6—Discretion
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)17. Ask, Seek, and Knock—Matthew 7:7–8—Resourcefulness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)18. Do Unto Others—Matthew 7:12—Sensitivity
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)19. Choose the Narrow Way—Matthew 7:13–14—Decisiveness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)20. Beware of False Prophets—Matthew 7:15—Alertness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)21. Pray For Laborers—Matthew 9:38—Compassion
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)22. Be Wise as Serpents—Matthew 10:16—Wisdom
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)23. Fear God, Not Man—Matthew 10:26—Boldness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)24. Hear God’s Voice—Matthew 11:15—Attentiveness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)25. Take My Yoke—Matthew 11:29—Obedience
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)26. Honor Your Parents—Matthew 15:4—Honor/Reverence
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)27. Beware of Leaven—Matthew 16:6—Virtue
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)28. Deny Yourself—Luke 9:23—Determination
BG 49 Commands (Cont.) 29. Despise Not Little Ones—Matthew 18:10—Tolerance
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)30. Go to Offenders—Matthew 18:15—Justice
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)31. Beware of Covetousness—Luke 12:15—Contentment
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)32. Forgive Offenders—Matthew 18:21–22—Forgiveness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)33. Honor Marriage—Matthew 19:6—Loyalty
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)34. Be a Servant—Matthew 20:26–28—Availability
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)35. Be a House of Prayer—Matthew 21:13—Persuasiveness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)36. Ask in Faith—Matthew 21:21–22—Patience
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)37. Bring in the Poor—Luke 14:12–14—Hospitality
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)38. Render to Caesar—Matthew 22:19–21—Gratefulness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)39. Love the Lord—Matthew 22:37–38—Enthusiasm
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)40. Love Your Neighbor—Matthew 22:39—Gentleness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)41. Await My Return—Matthew 24:42–44—Punctuality
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)42. Take, Eat, and Drink—Matthew 26:26–27—Thoroughness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)43. Be Born Again—John 3:7—Security
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)44. Keep My Commandments—John 14:15—Diligence
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)45. Watch and Pray—Matthew 26:41—Endurance
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)46. Feed My Sheep—John 21:15–16—Dependability
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)47. Baptize My Disciples—Matthew 28:19—Cautiousness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)48. Receive God’s Power—Luke 24:49—Orderliness
BG 49 Commands (Cont.)49. Make Disciples—Matthew 28:20—Flexibility