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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).