Bible teacher and experienced father Derek Prince, talks about human and divine fatherhood in this video.

Fatherhood is derived from the fatherhood of God (Eph. 3:14–15). The purpose of redemption is to bring us to the Father (John 14:6). Knowing the father is the climax of revelation (John 17:1, 6, 26).

What It Is To Be A Father:
A. Purpose consummated (Rev. 22:3–4 [compare Rev. 14:1])
B. Human fathers represent the fatherhood of God
C. Father represents Christ to family (1 Cor. 11:3)
D. Ministries of Christ which the father represents

Bible teacher Derek Prince uses three images to describe the role of the father.

1. The first one is the father as priest—represents family to God:
a. Sacrifice of intercession for family (Job 1:1–15 [compare Job 42:12–23])
b. Each father to apply the blood (Ex. 12:3)
c. Faith of father (parent) for children (Mark 9:23–24)
d. Father has privilege to claim salvation for family (Acts 16:31)

2. The second one is the father as prophet—represents God to family:
a. Fathers responsible for spiritual instruction (Eph. 6:4)
b. Discipline with grace (Col. 3:21)
c. Ongoing communication in a non-religious setting (Deut. 11:18–21)
d. Pattern for last days—Noah as prophet to his family (Heb. 11:7)

3. The third one is the father as king/governor—to rule or reign:
a. The elder required to rule in his home (1 Tim. 3:4–5)
b. Abraham was chosen because God could rely on him to command his children and his household (Gen. 18:17–19)
c. Abraham—a pattern to all believers (Rom. 4:11–12 [compare to Lot in Gen. 19:14–16])

How To Fill Your God-Given Role?
A. Acknowledge your responsibility
B. Humble yourself before God (1 Pet. 5:6)
C. Trust God for the grace
D. Be diligent
E. Make it the first claim on your time

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Recorded in May 1989, Auckland, New Zealand

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