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Sermon on Abraham | Abraham Commanded His Children

Sermon on Abraham | Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins describing Abraham as a father from God’s perspective. From Genesis 18:17-19

SUBJECT: Family – Fathers

TITLE: Abraham Commanded His Children

PROPOSITION: To teach about the characteristics of Abraham as a father.

OBJECTIVE: That fathers might improve their fatherhood.

TEXT: Genesis 18:17-19

INTRODUCTION:

1. Two things come to mind as we look at the background of this passage.

1) The cities of the plain were set for destruction. Their sin was egregious, vv. 20-21.

2) Abraham had a special relationship with God because of the covenant promise that God had made, v. 18; 12:1-3.

2. In the backdrop of the destruction of the cities of the plain God reveals further reasons why he tells Abraham His reasons for acting.

DISCUSSION: [ discussion of this sermon on abraham ]

I.   He Will Command His Children and His Household

1. Abraham not only had the authority to command his children but he did it.

2. This is why Abraham was told what was going on. He would tell his children and future generations what it meant.

1) Commanded to keep the covenant, Gen. 17:9.

2) He kept the covenant, Gen. 26:5.

3. The problem with many fathers today is that they have the authority but won’t use it.

1) “If I command them they’ll do the exact opposite.”

2) Many fathers go along to get along.

3) Children end up being raised by their peers and not their parents.

4) The authorities will put me in jail! Go to jail then! 1 Cor. 16:13. “Quit you like men” andridzomai – act in a valiant or courageous way.

5) Stand fast before the pressure of your children.

6) Tracy Lawrence, in one of his songs, sings about his daddy telling him, “There’s some things you just don’t do.” Before the song was over he “saw the light.”

4. What if they don’t listen?

1) Good point. But remember Jacob’s sons.

2) When they sold Joseph into slavery some might say that they were incorrigible criminals. They thought to kill him but then sold him and lied to his father and caused more than a decade of grief.

3) Those same sons then loved their father and argued for his care, Gen. 44:18ff. Try to tell Jacob that your sons can’t change.

4) Fathers must warn their children, Eze. 3:17-21. Who fits the description of “watchman” better than a father.

5. The apostle Paul, looking for good men to be elders stipulated this same character that was apparent in Abraham, 1 Tim. 3:4-5.

II.  He Will Command Them After Him

1. This is really where the character of Abraham is.

1) He leads the way by example.

2) The power of example is seen in the Gospel, John 13:15; 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Pet. 2:21-23.

2. Any father wanting to know how to improve should look at his example. Ask your wife, she’ll know where you fall short.

1) Do you tell your children to dress modestly but you go bare-chested?

2) Do you teach moderation but get all you can stuff in your pie hole at that all-you-can-eat place?

3) Do you warn your teens about speeding but fail to keep your speed where it ought to be? Your kids know how fast you’re going.

4) Do you teach that you ought to hold your temper but your kids see you explode at the annoying neighbor?

5) Do you teach your sons how to treat women but they see you treat your wife poorly?

6) Do you shudder when you think that your children’s Christian life will mirror your own?

3. It’s not too late. It’s time to make changes. You can do it. Be honest with yourself and pay attention to your own behavior. Be an example.

4. Children of Israel commanded to consider themselves, Deut. 4:9; 6:7. If you teach him by the way he will see your example.

III. They Shall Keep The Way of the Lord.

1. The Lord’s confidence in Abraham was such that he knew that Abraham would be followed.

2. Remember, this is in the context of and with the sin of Sodom in view.

3. Keep in mind, as well, that Abraham is still teaching his children.

4. Still teaching about faith.

5. Still teaching about commitment.

6. Still teaching about devotion.

7. We are the children of his teaching and example.

8. When we are trained as we ought to be we will not depart. Proverbs 22:6; 2 Tim. 3:15.

CONCLUSION: [ End of this sermon on Abraham ]

1. Being a father God is pleased with requires conviction like Joshua, Josh. 24:15.

2. It requires the willingness to do unpopular things.

3. It requires the character to be an example.

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