Our Father’s Discipline

Bible Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011, Hebrews

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 6th, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 12:4-13

Our Father’s Discipline

 

Intro

 

A. THINK PROPERLY ABOUT YOUR TRIALS.

 

 

B. THE DISCIPLINE OF THE FATHER (vv. 6-11).

 

1) His motive (v. 6).

 

2) Your relationship to God (vv. 6-8).

 

3) The nature of His discipline (vv. 6f, 11).

 

4) Reasons for the Father’s discipline.

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

 

5) Understand the Father’s goal (vv. 9-11).

a) for our good (v. 10) –

 

b) share His holiness (v. 10) –

 

c) live (v. 9).

 

C. OUR RESPONSES TO HIS DISCIPLINE (vv. 5, 9, 12-13).

 

1) Do not regard it lightly (v. 5).

 

2) Do not faint (v. 5).

 

3) Respect and be subject (v. 9).

 

4) Strengthen the weak so healing may occur (vv. 12-13).

 

 

Conclusion