A Call To Fatherhood
by Pastor Roy Esposito
1 Cor 4:15-16
“instructors” — Boy-leaders — those who lead children to school — a baby sitter
Jn 10;11-14
vs 12 — ” The hireling is not the one who owns the sheep — He’s just doing a job.
” The shepherd has an investment in the sheep. — They’re his and are his life.
1Cor 4:6-21 (Passion)
“Hidden violence has inculcated our corporate unconscious, showing itself in the many ways we disrespect one another.” — PR
2 Cor 10:3-7
Gal 5:19-21 — works of the flesh
Gal 5:22-23 — Fruit of the Spirit
“The enemy of our souls will use the unchecked works of the flesh as bricks to fortify a stronghold in us”
Passion — “Citadels of augmentations” — which launch out arrogant attitudes that raise themselves up in defiance of the true knowledge of the true nature of God.
Eph 6:14-16 — The Armor of God: Truth – Righteousness – Faith – salvation – The Word – Prayer
Mark 10:15
Matt 11:12
John Cassion — centering prayer — “AWARENESS” of our inner self and the workings of our enemy.
Lk 15:11-32 — Prodigal Son — We are both at different times. Both “need to get”.
Younger — Lust – Greed – Frivolity
Elder — Resentment – Anger – Jealousy – Indignant
Obedience –only requires blind action. Encourages unconsciousness
Submission — Takes making conscious decisions.
“Fatherhood has no gender !”
Lk 6:36 “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.”
Mark 11:15 — ” Assuredly, I say to you whosoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
Phil 3:13-14 — press toward the goal.
“Steps and Stages’ — transitions us from one realm to the next.
Celts — “Thin Time” — the time between moments
Graham Cooke –-“There is a rhythm to life and a cadence to walking with God. “
1Tim 1:18 (Passion ) Power words : Entrusted with Responsibility
Prophesies spoken
Process of Fulfillment
WEAPONS in spiritual warfare by FAITH and a CLEAR CONSCIOUS