Beyond the Ring: The Calling of Fatherhood

Romans 8:29-30

“For those whom he , he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” 

1 Corinthians 11:11-12 

“Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not of man, nor is man independent of woman.” 

Presence and Compassion in the Face of  

·      “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.”  Isaiah 43:2 

·      “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”  Luke 15:20 

Presence and in the Face of Fear

·      Have I not commanded you? Be strong and . Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 

·      “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all

.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 

Presence and Compassion in the Face of Adversity 

·      “Not only that, but we in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Romans 5:3-4 

·      “In love he predestined us for to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.” Ephesians 1:5 

The of Fatherhood 

·      “ one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 

·      “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 

Psalm 127:3-4 

“Behold, children are a from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”