Father's Day 2010

Father's Day 2010: Hand It Down

Text: Ezra 7:1-5, 10, 23-25

In verses 1-5 we see the long lineage of Ezra traced back through generations of faithful servants. This genealogy isn't just a list of names - it represents a legacy of faith passed down from father to son through centuries. Each generation had the responsibility to maintain and transmit the knowledge of God's law to the next. Today's Father's Day lesson centers on this crucial principle: hand it down.

The spiritual heritage we see in Ezra's lineage demonstrates the power of faithful fathers who understood their calling. These men didn't just produce children; they produced godly descendants who would serve the Lord and lead His people. This is the kind of legacy every Christian father should aspire to leave - not m...