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Songs for Fathers A Bible Study by David Hertzler |
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Psalms 127 and 128 are two of the most beautiful songs ever written about the joys of fathering. They compare fathers to several kinds of workers that were well-known to the culture that produced these songs. As you think about each worker, write a short paragraph describing how you do the same kind of work in your family as a father. The Builder: follows a set of plans, buys supplies and works carefully, taking pride in his work. The builder-father _______________________________________ The Watchman (Security Guard): stays alert for hidden dangers. He gets special training and equipment to protect those for whom he is given responsibility. The watchman-father _______________________________________ The Soldier: knows that his success depends upon being able to shoot further and straighter than the enemy. He puts time and care into preparing and maintaining his weapons (arrows). The soldier-father ___________________________________________ The Gardener: cultivates, prunes and fertilizes the mature plants so that they bear fruit. He also protects, weeds and waters the young shoots so that they grow well. The gardener-father _________________________________________ All these workers: trust God for their success. They know that becoming workaholic won’t make them successful. They work reasonable hours and sleep peacefully at night, knowing that God is working for them. The worker-father _____________________________________________ |
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