The document summarizes stories about fathers from the Bible, including: - Adam was the first man and fathered Seth after 130 years. - Abraham fathered Isaac with Sarah when they were both old, over 90 years old. - Jacob favored Joseph, who was born when Jacob was old, giving him a special robe. - King David advised his son Solomon to follow God's teachings to find success. - An angel told the old priest Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth would bear John the Baptist. - An angel told Joseph in a dream to not be afraid to marry Mary, who would bear Jesus. - In the parable of the prodigal son, the father welcomed home his

1. Fathers in the Bible

2. ADAM
When Adam was 130 years old, he became the father of a
son who was just like him—in his very image. He named
his son Seth. After the birth of Seth, Adam lived another
800 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

3. ABRAHAM
When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90, Sarah
gave birth to Abraham’s son. They named him Isaac, as God
had told them to do.

4. JACOB
Jacob loved Joseph, because Joseph had been born to him
in his old age. So one day Jacob had a special gift made for
Joseph—a beautiful robe.

5. KING DAVID
King David gave his son, Solomon, the following advice:
“Do what the Lord your God commands and follow his
teachings. Then you will be a success, no matter what
you do or where you go.”

6. ZECHARIAH
An angel came with a message from God to an old priest
named Zechariah. The angel said to Zechariah, "Your wife
will have a son. You will name him John. He will be filled
with the Holy Spirit, and will prepare the people for the
Messiah!"

7. JOSEPH
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.
“Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to
take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was
conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and
you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people
from their sins.”
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord
commanded and took Mary as his wife.

8. THE FATHER AND THE PRODIGAL SON
In one story Jesus told, a young man left home hoping to make his fortune,
but ended up wasting his share of the family's wealth on wild living. Finally,
penniless and humbled, the young man returned to his father's house.
The father ran out to meet him and hugged and kissed him. He called the
servants and said, “Give my son a new robe! Put a ring on his finger and
shoes on his feet! Let’s eat and celebrate! My son who was lost has been
found!” So they all celebrated together.
In this story, Jesus was describing God's kindness toward us. No matter
what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value in
God’s eyes. To Him, you will always be priceless.

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