Provide the Pattern by Dr. James Dobson

February 27-28, 2023
Guest: Pastor Brenen Beeler

Part 1
Just as King David set up his son, Solomon, for success to build the temple according to God’s blueprints, Christian fathers are called to set up their children for success. When we model the spiritual life for the next generation, we’re providing the winsome, biblical pattern. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Brenen Beeler reminds Christian dads that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Unlike the Old Testament temple where God only revealed Himself once a year, we are blessed that He inhabits us daily. That should empower us to disciple our children through regular Bible reading together, weekly church attendance, and devoted service in Jesus Christ’s name.

Part 2
In many homes, dads are absent or not spiritually present for their children. Some are not equipping their sons and daughters with the Bible’s blueprint for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Pastor Brenen Beeler offers two critical pieces of advice. First, Psalm 27:10 says if your father has abandoned you, the Lord will take care of you. Second, spend time in the Bible daily to provide the pattern of living for your children. According to Pastor Brenen, “As long as you model your life after Jesus, you have the pattern of a father to follow.” Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”