| “Who
is Your Father?” “One defining characteristic of who we are is our
family line. It is amazing to see the similarities between parents and their
children and we often remark at the traits and mannerisms that pass from one
generation to the next. Beyond just the physical, we see behaviors and habits
that are formed by the relationships we have with our parents. Common phrases
such as “like mother, like daughter” or “he is his father’s son” remind us
how we much we are influenced by those who gave us life. Jesus plainly shows us that this same truth
is evident in a spiritual realm, as well.” “A.
There are 2 paths (John 8:23-24)”
“1. Live for
the______________ of God OR
for the _____________ of men (1 Pet.4:1-2)” “2.
Be led by __________________________
OR live for the
___________________
(Gal.5:16-25)”
“3. We are either _____________ OR
of the ________________ (1 John 4:4-6; John 15:19)” “4.
Our affections are _____________ for _______________ OR
for the _______________ (1 John 2:15-17)” “5.
We are either _________________ of God
OR children of the
______________ (1 John3:8-10)” “Þ It is impossible to be the child
of 2 different fathers (Matt.6:24; James 4:4)” “B.
There are 2 hearts”
“1. A Rebellious Heart
(John 12:31; John 8:42-47; Rom.1:28 & 32; Eph. 4:18; 2 Peter
2:10)” “2. A
Receptive Heart (John 5:30; Matt.26:39; John 6:38; 1 John 5:3; Psalm
40:8)” “C. Who is YOUR Father?” “1.
Who do you most look like? (John 14:9-10; John 10:14-15; 1 Cor.11:1;
Phil.3:16-17)” “2. From whom are you learning? (John 17:17; 2
Thess.2:10-12)” “3. To which one are you drawn? (John 3:19-21;
John 6:44-45)” “4. Which one are you following? (2 Pet.3:18;
Rom. 6:16-18; Rom. 12:1-2)” |
