The Voice of Fathers

Samuel’s story reminds us that even when divine messages seem rare, they are worth __________________.
Eli's experience teaches us important lessons about the personal responsibility of parenting that we all can learn from today.

From Eli's story we learn to:
I. ___________________ God
Consider the warning from Scripture:
- 1 Samuel 2:12: "Eli's sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD,"
- 1 Samuel 2:29: "Why do you honor your sons more than me?"
- Eli's failure began with misplacing his priorities.
- He loved his ___________ more than he honored ____________.

II. __________________ Your Children
- Proverbs 22:6 instructs us: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it"
- Proverbs 19:18 warns: "Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death."
- These verses remind us of our duty as fathers to guide our children intentionally
- Eph 6:4: "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."

III. _______________ About Jesus
- Deuteronomy 6:6-9: "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…"
- It is our responsibility to introduce our children to the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Christ.
- It's our responsibility to explain how Jesus laid down His life for our sins.
- It is our responsibility to bring them to the waters of baptism.
- Our imperative is clear: teach your children well.

IV. Start _____________
- Deuteronomy 6:7a reminds us: "Impress them on your children."
- Early instruction shapes __________________ and imparts ____________ that lasts a lifetime.
- Never underestimate the power of consistent, early spiritual nurturing.

CONCLUSION
Let this Father's Day be a turning point where we commit to:
- Prioritizing God above worldly attachments.
- Disciplining diligently with love and firmness.
- Teaching our children the transformative message of Jesus.
- Starting early to build an unshakable spiritual foundation.

By doing so, we honor God and prepare our families for the challenges of a crooked and perverse generation.