This sermon explores the profound implications of God as Father, contrasting the Old Testament's metaphorical usage with Jesus' intimate and direct address. Pastor Anthony Uvenio uses Ephesians 1:3-14 as a scriptural foundation, connecting God's adoption of Christians to the historical plight of orphaned children, particularly referencing Charles Loring Brace's "Orphan Train." The sermon emphasizes the radical shift Jesus introduced: a direct, personal relationship with God, accessible through faith in Christ, not lineage. It contrasts the Jewish emphasis on genealogy with the spiritual rebirth offered through Christ, highlighting the importance of grace over works. Pastor Anthony uses the Lord's Prayer as a model for approaching God as Father, stressing the communal aspect of Christianity ("we thing," not "me thing") and the necessity of submission to Jesus' lordship. The sermon concludes with a call to prioritize God, emphasizing His unwavering love, provision, and protection. #fathersday #godthefather #adoption #SpiritualFatherhood #christianpodcast #reformedtheology #BiblicalFatherhood #jesuschrist #grace #salvation Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/The-Father-Fathers-Day-2025-e34ab9rwww.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologistSemper Reformanda!
