Luke 15.21-2421 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and

against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and

put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring

the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24For

this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is

found.'

So they began to celebrate.

Scripture Reading

HappyFather’sDay

Proverbs 6.20-2320 My son, keep your father's commands

and do not forsake your mother's teaching.  

21 Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.

22 When you walk, they will guide you;

when you sleep, they will watch over you;

when you awake, they will speak to you.

23 For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light,

and the corrections of discipline are the way to life

Proverbs 6, mc 6.20-35, vv.6.20-23

F.A.T.H.E.R.S.

F aithful. A lways there.T rustworthy. H onoring. E ver-loving. R ighteous. S upportive.

Father’s Day Poems

Proverbs 3.1-41 My son,

do not forget my teaching,

but keep my commands in your heart,  

2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;

       bind [love and faithfulness] around your neck,

       write [love and faithfulness] on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will win favor and a good name

       in the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 3, mc 3.1-12, vv.1.1-4

Father’s DayF athers are not appreciated

A s much as they should be.

T hey toil at work and work at home

H oping to meet our needs,

E ach day brings new occasions --

R easons for appreciation,

S howing thanks for his deeds.

D ad, I wish I could tell you this,

A s I sit with my memories --

Y ou are so very dearly missed.

By Kathyrn E. Darden

A Father MeansA Father means so many things...

An understanding heart.

A source of strength and of support

Right from the very start.

A constant readiness to help

In a kind and thoughtful way.

With encouragement and forgiveness

No matter what comes your way.

A special generosity and always affection, too.

Author Unknown

Luke 15.11-12, 19-2011 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The

younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the

estate.'

So he divided his property between them.

19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of

your hired men.' 20So he got up and went to his father.

"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was

filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms

around him and kissed him.

Luke 15, mc Luke 15.11-32, Luke 15.11-12, 19-20

Luke 15.21-2421 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and

against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and

put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring

the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24For

this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is

found.'

So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15, mc Luke 15.11-32, Luke 15.21-24

Luke 15.28-3128 "The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father

went out and pleaded with him.

29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving

for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me

even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30But when

this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes

comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!'

31 " 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I

have is yours.

Luke 15, mc Luke 15.11-32, Luke 15.28-31

Luke 15.20, 28, 3120 … "But while he was still a long way off,

his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him;

he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him

28 So his father went out and pleaded with him.

31 " 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I

have is yours.

Luke 15, mc Luke 15.11-32, Luke 15.20, 28, 31

Endnotes

Lesson: Happy Father’s Day

Presented: June 20, 2010

Author: Raymond Harris www.raymondharris.com

All Scripture Quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version; used from www.biblegateway.com.

Bible Verse Citation is provided in a specified format:

Book Name, Minimum Verse Context (mc), Specific Verse/Verses (vv)

Such as seen in: 1 Peter 1, mc 1.13-25, vv 1.18-21

“F.A.T.H.E.R.S.” http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/fathers-day-poems.html

“Father’s Day” Acrostic By Kathyrn E. Darden http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1734538/fathers_day_acrostic_a_fathers_day.html

“A Father Means” http://www.fathers.net/fatherspoems.htm

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