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Oct. 7, 2009
Charlotte Area HOMESCHOOL DAD'S GROUP!!!
My husband, Mark Metzger, has been leading a homeschool DAD'S group from the last few years in Matthews. Below is the info he sent for me to send out. Please encourage your husband's to at least give the group a try! I really think they'll enjoy it as much as my husband and other fathers have. Feel free to pass this around to other homeschool dads, too!
The Church needs men with a desire to see Christ honored in their families! Our homeschool dad's group meets weekly to give counsel to each other, support each other through prayer and accountability and encourage each other to be the spiritual leaders of our homes, disciple our wives and children and ultimately to see Jesus honored.
Our group is getting ready to start a series by Voddie Baucham called “The Ever-Loving Truth,” and we'd love for more husbands and fathers to join us! We meet Thursday mornings at 6:30- 7:30am at Jonathan’s restaurant (next to Target in Matthews). Please e-mail me for more information.
Lisa Metzger
Helpmeet to Mark, Keeper of Our Home, 2nd Generation Homeschool Mommy to 8 Blessings (5 biological and 3 adopted) and 6 babies in Heaven!
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Feb. 19, 2009
The Father Led Home - Abraham: A Great Commission Father
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"For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him."
Genesis 18:19
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If you're an imperfect husband and father, the following article from Scott Brown was written just for you.
Steve Murphy
Publisher, Homeschooling Today magazine
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Abraham: A Great Commission Father
By Scott Brown
Genesis 18:1-19
Abraham was a father and not a perfect one either. He created problems for his wife and children and he also had trouble telling the truth to the civil authorities. He shows us problems that every man struggles with. But God designed Abraham's experience for a purpose: as an example, so that we follow in his footsteps where he was faithful and when he was not, to avoid and repent of similar sins that we have been committing.
But, in spite of his weaknesses, he was called to the same task as every father. When God called Abraham, He called him to fulfill the great commission--through his family. His call and commission in Genesis 12 sets forth the great evangelistic program of God for all of human history. In this passage of scripture, God makes an incredible promise for the means of salvation for the following generations, and he links it to the trans-generational fatherhood of Abraham. God says to Abraham,
"I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; And, in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' (Genesis 12:2-3).
Later in Genesis 15, God affirms and elaborates on the covenant he made with him in Genesis 12.
"Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.' But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" Then Abram said, 'Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir! And behold the word of the Lord came to him saying, "This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir." Then He brought him outside and said, "Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them." And he said to him, "so shall your descendants be." (Genesis 15:1-5)
Notice what God has promised. God makes a promise to Abraham that will ultimately be fulfilled in Christ, for the salvation of multitudes. He links the promise to Abraham's role as a father and the fathers who would follow in his footsteps. The result will be that "all the families of the earth would be blessed" through Abraham's seed. It explains how it will be that at the end of the age, there will be multitudes of people from every tongue, tribe and nation, worshipping before the throne of God.
Notice also how this will be accomplished. What is the link between the promise and the fulfillment of the promise? Through a father, Abraham, God will bring forth a godly heritage from one generation to the next.
Most men do not make the connection between fatherhood and evangelism, but the Bible makes it clear that the work of fatherhood is one of the chief evangelistic enterprises established by God. God created fathers to be His great multigenerational evangelists. This is why I believe that recovering the fatherhood practices in Scripture represents the greatest untapped evangelistic opportunity before the church in our day.
Linking Fatherhood and Evangelism
To fully understand God's call to Abraham, we need to link two weighty things together: fatherhood and evangelism. And we need to look in both the Old and the New Testaments to observe it. Scripture inextricably links these two important functions. This is why the writer of Hebrews says,
"Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude - innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore." (Hebrews 11:12)
He is speaking of believers from the seed of Abraham, who are rescued from darkness through the loving kindness of a covenant keeping God.
Genesis 18 is making it clear that the evangelistic enterprise through Abraham is woven into the normal fabric of life in his household. The narrative shows the interplay of his relationship with his wife, in his household, and his offspring. Again, we see a powerful interaction between home life and evangelism - literally - the blessing of the "nations" and the "families of the earth."
With this as a backdrop, we come to Genesis 18, which shows us that during the normal flow of life in Hebron, God appeared to Abraham and revealed to him his life's purpose.
From these verses, we get a glimpse of Abraham's walk by faith. He is a man of intimacy with God. He loves God and demonstrates that love through his hospitality. He follows the counsels of the Lord regarding his children and teaches them to walk with God and to spread His Name on the earth for many generations, so that all the nations and families of the earth would be blessed.
This beautiful narrative puts on display a diverse set of situations and principles. We are given the privilege of seeing into the personal inner workings of the household of Abraham. We are shown some of the glaring weaknesses in the family as well as its' strengths. We see Abraham for who he really is, not the perfect father or husband, but one who has been chosen of God to declare His glory. Consistent with so many of God's words uttered to fathers, He comes with words of comfort and direction to His imperfect fathers. And He issues a great commission regarding the purpose of a man's life.
As spiritual sons of Abraham, we need to realize that Abraham's purpose is also our purpose. What we should see in this text is that Abraham is passing on a vigorous, God-centered family life that is a paradigm for future generations.
One of the most amazing aspects of this chapter is that in the midst of a colorful narrative revolving around Abraham's household and his visitors, there is given one of the clearest and most powerful descriptions in the entire Bible of a man's mission in life.
For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him." Genesis 18:19
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May. 30, 2008
Perfect Fathers Day Gift! Build Memories Together!
This is IT! I've been looking for the perfect Father's Day gift for Mark and this is the one! He's been drooling over the 3-man slingshot for some time now (saying that the boys would love it, but I know that HE really wants the toy for himself, as well) and Vision Forum has put together the perfect Father's Day package at 40% off! Couldn't be better, huh?
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Feb. 15, 2008
Generation to Generation! Turning Father's Hearts Toward Their Children with a FAMILY Bible Study Class! Consider Starting your Own!
We just started a family Bible study at our church (kids included), which is mainly to encourage fathers to be the priests of their homes, to regularly shepherd their children and to "feed" their wives spiritually. Below is the info on our group, which contains basic principles and a few verses. If this touches your hearts in any way, maybe y'all should consider starting your own Bible study to encourage and DEMONSTRATE how men, who love and follow God, should lead their own families. :) We believe that this is key to revival!
Here's a GREAT book that is called, "Family Man, Family Leader." That book is one of my husband's favorites. It really inspired him to be the father and husband that God wanted him to be. I highly recommend it! :) On that same site there is a section on Biblical Patriarchy, which has MANY materials on this subject.
Here are some other random verses and articles. I know my husband would know more, but this was all I could think of for now.
Genesis 18:19 - "For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him."
Malachi 4:5-6 "See, I will send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the LORD comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse."6
Deuteronomy 6: 6-9 "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates."987
Psalm 103:13 "As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him."
Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."
The Tenets of Biblical Patriarchy - http://tinyurl.com/yrvckx
Turning a Father’s Heart - http://tinyurl.com/yspoa3
The key for lasting revival - http://tinyurl.com/26gmsh
The Vital Importance of Fathers in the Spiritual Lives of Their Children - http://tinyurl.com/2e7rds
Again, below is our FAMILY INTEGRATED/MULTI-GENERATIONAL Bible Study Class Announcement. Please consider starting one of your own at your church and feel free to contact my husband, Mark, or me for more information, ideas or information.
Lisa Metzger
Generation to Generation
Equipping Fathers, Strengthening the Family, Serving the Body, Touching the World
We are starting a family integrated Bible class here at Central. This is a Bible study class designed to strengthen the family by equipping husbands/fathers to disciple their families. God has ordained the family as a key place for evangelism. Our desire is to assist fathers in realizing the importance and the responsibility to teach and train their children in the ways of the Lord (See Malachi 4:5-6; Eph. 6:4). Wives/mothers also have an irreplaceable role to fill (See Psalm 128:3; Titus 2:4-5; Proverbs 31:28). We feel it is important for the children, young and old, to be a part of this Bible study class. This will help in building the foundation for family devotions. Babies, children and teens are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend with their parents!
We invite you to join us as we strive to conform to the biblical model of the family and learn how to truly make disciples, starting in our own homes.
This will be a time for:
Praise and worship and prayer
Psalm 95:1 “Come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”
Teaching
1 Timothy 4:13 “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.”
Fellowship (eating):
Acts 2:46 “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.”
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May. 14, 2007
Homeschool Dads: Going from Principal to Participant
Terry Bowman
Attention home school dad! Yes, you are the one. The school disciplinarian, the principal, the one who keeps law and order, the one who talks softly and carries a "Big Stick" You are also the counselor who encourages your wife as she diligently strives to educate your children. You are the provider, the one who works outside the home in order to pay the teacher and to pay for tuition and school supplies. However, when it comes to the education process, your role is greatly limited: listening to a child read, conducting flashcard drills, and solving an occasional math problem. Sound familiar? These are all roles which I have had in the past, seldom getting involved in the actual education process.
We have home schooled for over seven years, but it was approximately four years ago when I discovered my primary role in the education process is to read aloud several hours a week to the family. It all started when we decided to supplement history lessons by reading historical fiction and biographies to the children. We soon discovered several unexpected benefits of reading aloud to the children.
Read the rest HERE...
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Jul. 19, 2006
Homeschool Fathers in Leadership
Homeschool Fathers in Leadership
By Wayne Walker
 "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). Father's Day was last month, but since many homeschooling families take a break during the summer and start making plans for renewing their children's academic studies in the fall, the whole summer is a good time for fathers to examine their role in the homeschool. In most situations, Mom does most of the actual instruction and day-to-day interaction with the children in their schooling, but that does not mean that Dad is off the hook. Fathers, God has given us the primary responsibility for the upbringing of our children, including their education. Therefore, we need to be doing whatever we can to help them in their learning and also to help Mom in her teaching.
"For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church: and He is the Savior of the body" (Ephesians 5:23). Homeschooling fathers should be leaders in their homes. In most situations where Dad is gone for a large portion of the day to make a living, we might compare Mom to the teacher and Dad to the principal. In a normal school situation, it is the principal who provides leadership for the whole school and makes most of the final decisions, in consultation with the teachers. One way in which a homeschool dad can exercise this leadership and be more involved in his children's education is in the area of helping to choose curriculum. It may be that Mom feels perfectly competent to choose curriculum and Dad is quite willing to let her do so. That is fine.
However, for many moms, curriculum choices can be a bit daunting and stressful at times. Of course, headship does not mean dictatorship, so it would not be a good idea for Dad to walk in with a catalog, drop it in front of Mom, say, "Here is the curriculum that you will be using," and then walk out! However, it is good for Dad and Mom to sit down together, look over the curriculum choices, and select what they mutually feel is best. If Mom is a little unsure about one or another program, Dad can make suggestions and strive gently to lead in the direction that he feels is best. Why is this important? We need to remember that, as head of the family, the father is ultimately responsible for its direction. Thus, he needs to exercise the kind of leadership that will enable him, as did Abraham, to "command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord" (Genesis 18:19).
Wayne S. Walker is a minister, the husband of Karen, and the homeschooling father of Mark and Jeremy.
Visit him at www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Missouri
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