Dictionary of Bible Themes The ideal father, from a biblical perspective, is one who loves God, is obedient to him and reflects this in his daily living and in the care and upbringing of his children. Genesis 18:19Fathers who followed divine principles within their families See also Abraham Genesis 17:1-7,18-20; 21:1-5,8-13; 22:1-18Luke 1:5-20 See also Zechariah Luke 1:62-80Luke 15:11-31 The father of the prodigal Genesis 37:3-4Fathers who acted wrongly See also Through favouritism Genesis 25:281 Samuel 2:22-25 See also Through lack of discipline 1 Samuel 2:27-36; 3:11-18Genesis 17:18-22 The intercession of fathers for their children Abraham 1 Chronicles 29:10-19See also David 2 Samuel 12:15-23Job 1:4-5 Job Matthew 17:14-15The father of the demoniac pp Mk 9:17-18 John 4:46-49pp Lk 9:38-39 See also The royal official 1040 God, fatherhood1245 God of the fathers 1250 Abba 5700 headship 5718 mothers 5730 orphans 5731 parents 7718 elders 8753 favouritism |
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