Masterpiece: The Art of Fathering
About the Masterpiece series
- Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
- Series Thesis: We are good works of art created to do the art of good works.
Resources for this episode
- Listen to the message at: https://churchismessy.transistor.fm/episodes/masterpiece-the-art-of-fathering
- Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/fod8fgjKuRE
- Info on Opal Lee starting Juneteenth: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/opal-lee-fort-worths-grandmother-of-juneteenth-is-still-marching-at-96/
- Senora Dodd starting Father's Day: https://www.fairmountmemorial.com/post/sonora-dodd
Topics Discussed in this episode
00:00 Intro
01:10 Recap of Otis's sermon on Juneteenth, Father's Day
03:50 What is the meaning and goal of "Family on Mission"?
06:10 How did Jesus model "Family on Mission" as a single person?
07:55 We are designed for community, not autonomy
13:07 What is the difference between "Family or Mission", "Family and Mission", "Family on Mission"?
16:40 The Apostle Paul's commendation to follow him as he follows Jesus
20:25 Is a Masterpiece perfect? If we are God's Masterpieces, why aren't we perfect?
21:33 How do we change our perspective on our collaborative mission?
