Is Father’s Day in the Bible?
The end times are a season devoted to reconciling fathers and children (Malachi 4:1-6).
1. How do we explain that Jesus said John was Elijah (Matt 11:14), and yet John denied it (John 1:21)? The Holy Spirit was thinking about John in Malachi 4:5 (Luke 1:17).
2. Who are the two witnesses (Rev 11:3-6)?
- It is commonly believed that Moses and Elijah are the two witnesses. Some think it will be Enoch and Elijah. There ministry will be reminiscent of Elijah (rain in 1 Kings 17; fire in 1 Kings 18 and 2 Kings 1). It could also be two people on the earth today.
- In either case, their purpose is to bring reconciliation (Malachi 4:6)
3. We need Moseses and Elijahs in every generation (2 Tim 3:1-2). Bringing reconciliation between fathers and children is part of the end time revival message. Unless reconciliation takes place, the land will be cursed, i.e. devoted to destruction (Mal 4:6).
Why is this reconciliation so important to God?
1. Someone who rejects his father, rejects God (Romans 13:1-2).
2. Reconciliation is part of the healing process needed to build the family of God in unity (John 17).
Fathers also have a responsibility.
1. Their role is to discipline, instruct, and pray for their children (Heb 12:3-9).
2. The hottest social issues in the U.S. are a result of children dishonoring their fathers.
How does a child honor his father (Malachi 1:6)?
1. Listen (Jer 35:14-17).
2. Do not look upon their failures, but cover them (Genesis 9:20-25).
This is a summary of a message brought at Christ the King Church on June 19, 2011. The complete audio is available here: http://www.mercychristianfellowship.com/html/audio1.html.
