1 Chronicles 25
David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals. Here is a list of their names and their work:
[2] From the sons of Asaph, there were Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. They worked under the direction of their father, Asaph, who proclaimed God’s messages by the king’s orders.
[3] Jeduthun had six sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah. They worked under the direction of their father, Jeduthun, who proclaimed God’s messages to the accompaniment of the harp, offering thanks and praise to the Lord.
Heman’s sons were Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Geddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. [5] All these were the sons of Heman, the king’s seer, for God had honored him with fourteen sons and three daughters.
[6] All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the Lord. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, lyres, and harps at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king. [7] They and their families were all trained in making music before the Lord, and each of them—288 in all—was an accomplished musician. [8] The musicians were appointed to their particular term of service by means of sacred lots, without regard to whether they were young or old, teacher or student.
The first lot fell to Joseph of the Asaph clan and twelve of his sons and relatives.
The second lot fell to Gedaliah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[10] The third lot fell to Zaccur and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[11] The fourth lot fell to Zeri and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[12] The fifth lot fell to Nethaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[13] The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[14] The seventh lot fell to Asarelah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[15] The eighth lot fell to Jeshaiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[16] The ninth lot fell to Mattaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[17] The tenth lot fell to Shimei and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[18] The eleventh lot fell to Uzziel and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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[19] The twelfth lot fell to Hashabiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[20] The thirteenth lot fell to Shubael and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[21] The fourteenth lot fell to Mattithiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[22] The fifteenth lot fell to Jerimoth and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[23] The sixteenth lot fell to Hananiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[24] The seventeenth lot fell to Joshbekashah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[25] The eighteenth lot fell to Hanani and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[26] The nineteenth lot fell to Mallothi and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[27] The twentieth lot fell to Eliathah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[28] The twenty-first lot fell to Hothir and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[29] The twenty-second lot fell to Geddalti and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[30] The twenty-third lot fell to Mahazioth and twelve of his sons and relatives.
[31] The twenty-fourth lot fell to Romamti-ezer and twelve of his sons and relatives
You Are Set Apart
The call of a father is a divine calling
– Genesis 1:27-28
– Genesis 9:7
Genesis 1:27-28 (NLT)
So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them.
[28] God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. Be masters over the fish and birds and all the animals."
Genesis 9:7 (NLT)
Now you must have many children and repopulate the earth. Yes, multiply and fill the earth!"
You Are Set Apart
The call of a father is a divine calling
– Genesis 1:27-28
– Genesis 9:7
Patterned after God Himself
– Heavenly Father
• Ephesians 1:3
Ephesians 1:3 (NLT)
How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ.
Your Purpose as a Father
Raise
– You are building a life
• Values
• Convictions
• Moral foundations
– Your workmanship will outlive you
• Your children will follow your example
– 1 Kings 15:25-26
– 2 Kings 15:34
– What is the quality of your workmanship?
1 Kings 15:25-26 (NLT)
Nadab son of Jeroboam began to rule over Israel in the second year of King Asa’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Israel two years. [26] But he did what was evil in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his father, continuing the sins of idolatry that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit.
2 Kings 15:34 (NLT)
Jotham did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, just as his father Uzziah had done.
Your Purpose as a Father
Raise
– You are building a life
– Your workmanship will outlive you
Equip
– Providing the tools
– Taking your children by the hand
• 1 Chronicles 25:7
– Are your children well equipped?
1 Chronicles 25:7 (NLT)
They and their families were all trained in making music before the Lord, and each of them—288 in all—was an accomplished musician.
Your Role As a Teacher
Imparting Instruction
– Moral instruction
– Knowledge of God
• From the Word of God
– Defines absolutes
– Interpersonal Relationships
– Skills for Life
• Drawing from your own experience
• Drawing from your own training
– Deuteronomy 11:18-21
– Psalm 78:1-8
On the job training
Deuteronomy 11:18-21 (NLT)
So commit yourselves completely to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands as a reminder, and wear them on your forehead. [19] Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey, when you are lying down and when you are getting up again. [20] Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, [21] so that as long as the sky remains above the earth, you and your children may flourish in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors.
Psalm 78:1-8 (NLT)
O my people, listen to my teaching. Open your ears to what I am saying, [2] for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— [3] stories we have heard and know, stories our ancestors handed down to us.
[4] We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord. We will tell of his power and the mighty miracles he did. [5] For he issued his decree to Jacob; he gave his law to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, [6] so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—that they in turn might teach their children.
[7] So each generation can set its hope anew on God,
remembering his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. [8] Then they will not be like their ancestors—
stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God.
Your Role As a Teacher
Imparting Instruction
On the job training
– Teaching by example
– Allowing opportunities to try new things
• Under your supervision
– 1 Chronicles 25:6
1 Chronicles 25:6 (NLT)
All these men were under the direction of their fathers as they made music at the house of the Lord. Their responsibilities included the playing of cymbals, lyres, and harps at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman reported directly to the king.
Appreciating Your
Child’s Uniqueness
Unique gifts
– 1 Chronicles 25:3
1 Chronicles 25:3 (NLT)
Jeduthun had six sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah. They worked under the direction of their father, Jeduthun, who proclaimed God’s messages to the accompaniment of the harp, offering thanks and praise to the Lord.
Appreciating Your
Child’s Uniqueness
Unique gifts
– 1 Chronicles 25:3
Unique personality
Unique upbringing
Unique passions
What makes your child unique?
Your Actions Determine
Their Future
Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)
Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
We become like our parents
– Their values become our values
– Their habits become our habits
– What we learned from them we pass on
Action Plan for Fathers
Recognize your call as a sacred trust
Evaluate the foundation you have given
Look for places of equipping
Look for teachable moments
Lead by example
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