WHEN GOD CREATED FATHERS

•    strengths and limitations in dads’ makeup
•    need balance of strength and gentleness

THE ARMY CAPTAIN: “WHICH WAY’S UP?”

•    concern for slave, Jewish leaders / nation, friends
•    tempted to become isolated in our hifi/wifi cocoon
•    centurion familiar with authority, responsibility, discipline
•    humbly acknowledged Lord’s authority / power
•    wanted: men to lead! “Every man is a pastor”

JESUS HELPS A MOURNING MOTHER: “WHAT’S BLOCKING MY HEART?”

•    future prospects bleak for dead man’s widowed mother
•    Jesus’ response proves God does help and care
•    Jesus’ heart went out to her: not blocked or locked

FINDING FAULT, FUMBLING FOR FORGIVENESS

•    dad’s heart convicted when recalls gruffness toward loving son