Henry Ogbuchi - June 15, 2025 - OUR FATHER, MY FATHER-ABBA FATHER
The Father and His Beloved Son–Unity (Mathew 3:17,17:4-5 & John 12:28 )
Abraham – The Foundation of Generational Leadership (Genesis 18:19;
Hebrews 11:8-10).
Eli – The Consequences of Passive Fatherhood (1 Samuel 2:12–17; 3:13)
A Father Must Affirm His Child's Identity and Worth.
Matthew 3:17 – God publicly affirms Jesus during His baptism, declaring Him as His
beloved Son.
Children need clear verbal affirmation from their fathers
— not just correction or instruction.
This builds emotional strength and reinforces their
sense of identity and belonging
A Father Must Express Love and Delight Consistently.
Matthew 17:5 – God repeats His affirmation of Jesus, expressing deep love and pleasure
in Him.
Fathers should take intentional moments to say “I love
you” and express pride — not only in achievements, but
in the child’s being and character.
This nurtures confidence, stability, and openness in the
relationship
A Father Must Endorse and Support His Child’s Purpose.
John 12:28 – As Jesus approaches His mission of sacrifice, the Father affirms: “I have
glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
Like God did for Jesus, a father’s role is to help their
child see the value and impact of their life’s mission.
This includes encouragement, prayer, and guidance —
even when you don’t fully understand their path.
Abraham-Foundation of Generational Leadership
Genesis 18:17-19 & Hebrew 11:8-10
A Father must Lead his Family with Faith and Righteous
Instruction
In Genesis, Abraham is praised for being a father who
actively instructs his household in God’s ways.
In Hebrews, Abraham is marked as a model of faithdriven
obedience.
As a father, You must be intentional in guiding your
family toward God's truth, not leaving their moral and
spiritual formation to chance.
ELI- The Consequences of Passive Fatherhood
1 Samuel 2:12–17; 3:13
Fathers should not Tolerate Sin in their Children , But
Discipline with Godly Responsibility
A godly father takes responsibility for correction and
discipline.
Children must see both kindness and accountability in
their father’s leadership.
Fathers Are Called to:.
Lead in faith,
Love with grace,
Discipline with justice, and
Protect with courage.
When fathers reflect on these traits :
They mirror the very heart of our Heavenly Father.
(ABBA FATHER).
