The Mantle of Fatherhood
June 15, 2024

A Mantle was simply a

outer covering.

Biblically speaking, a mantle was a sign of

.

Often times there can be a very real

and connection between Father God in heaven, and our earthly fathers.

Father’s have been given a powerful

.

Yahweh has chosen, among all the relationships and concepts He could have chosen from, to self-identify as a

figure to all of the cosmos and creation.

Fatherhood is bigger than

.

Fathering for a lifetime takes hard work and

.

Fathers are key in leading God’s

… so what does the enemy do to destroy God’s initiative? Biblical Fatherhood.

The Genesis story, and the story of human history can be summarized by

from earthly fathers, but from our Heavenly Father.

Fathers, you don’t have to be caught up in sin to lose your kids, or the next generation, you just have to be really

with something less important.

, shame, condemnation and overbearing expectations is the surest way to turn your kids hearts away from you, Fathers.

  1. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth:
    Men you have a voice too. Your presence matters.

  2. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth:
    Your role is necessary, you are called with purpose.

  3. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth: Influence
    You have a tremendous opportunity to make lasting influence in others.

  4. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth: Strength
    Be strong in the Lord, in the power of His might.

  5. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth:
    You were created to lead in humility and grace.

  6. World’s Lie:

    - God’s Truth:
    Christ has made you worthy. Wear this mantle with dignity and integrity.

  7. World’s Lie:

    – God’s Truth:
    Don’t wear your shame, wear your redemption.