Recreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley—Service, June 16, 2024

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Generation Shapers

Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, Pastor Michael is kicking off with a dose of “Dad Jokes.” He humorously insists that these jokes are the comfort food of humor, but whether you agree or not, they’re sure to bring a smile to your face!

Now, here are some Dad statistics that aren’t so funny:

1. 25% of children grow up without a Dad.
2. These 25% represent: 90% of homeless and runways, 85% of behavioral disorders, 75% of substance abuse admissions, 71% of high school dropouts, 70% of juvenile detentions, and 63% of youth suicides.
3. Boys without a dad are twice as likely to be incarcerated.

Fathers Shape Generations.

None of us can live up to what it means to be a truly great father, but we need to celebrate and support fathers who are doing their best for their families. Our relationship with God teaches us fatherhood. We view our world through the lens of God. As fathers, we want to teach our children right from wrong and to honor God. And they do watch what you do; you must show and demonstrate; be a leader, not a boss.

Fathers are truly generation shapers; we influence and help our children learn worldview. We’re called to be fathers even to the fatherless.

You have a father, always: Father God and He will never, ever leave you.

Things you can do to shape generations.

1. Teach wisdom.
2. Model godliness.
3. Speak life.
4. Be present. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
5. Build a legacy of faith.

Proverbs 4:2-4 (CSB Study Bible Notes) 4:1-2 These verses introduce a series of a father’s exhortations to his sons to pay attention to his instruction.

4:3 Being a true son implies obedience, not merely being a male child. A tender child is delicate as well as teachable. Precious means to be treated as if an only child (Jr 6:26; Am 8:10; Zch 12:10).

4:4,6 To keep . . . commands is to listen attentively, retain, and obey them; it could also be translated “guard.” Those who keep their way in godly wisdom

Today’s verses can be found in Proverbs 4: 1 - 5.

Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.