There is a epidemic of failure in our culture’s understanding of fatherhood. Far too many families are without fathers, physically, spiritually, and with engaging emotion We’ve failed to emphasize the crucial component of Godly character within the family concerning dads — it means far more than simply producing children.

Today we will examine the character of our heavenly Father, and seek to identify the key aspects of care that extend from Jesus’ story on the finding the lost, Prodigal son.

Luke 19:10

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Observations:

1. God, as our Father, is patient and gentle
2. The gaze of our Father is faithful
3. The heart of our Father is gracious
4. Our Father’s greeting is shameless-love
5. Our Father gives mercy
6. The love of our Father is greater than our sins
7. The reward of our Father’s love is generous
8. The hope of our Father is to gather us together
9. Our Father responds to repentance with gladness

Conclusions:
1. A Father remains consistent
2. A Father is motivated by compassion
3. A Father has sacrificial care for his family

Application:
Of these three characteristics, which means the most to you?

• From God:
• From your Father:

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”