The document discusses the significance of the phrase 'abba, father' as a loving reference to God in three scriptural instances. It emphasizes the importance of developing a close and meaningful relationship with God through prayer, study, and discipline. The text encourages believers to seek and foster this relationship by listening to God and following Christ's example to attain spiritual completeness.

2. “Abba, Father”
•The words “Abba, Father” are
used together only three times in
Scripture. Mark 14:36; Romans
8:15; Galatians 4:6
•In each occurrence it has a
loving and respectful reference
to the Father in heaven!
•Let us seek to have this loving
attitude toward God the Father.

3. Introduction:
•What do we know about God
the Father?
•Why is it that so few develop a
close relationship with God?
•How can we expect to have a
growing relationship with God?
•When can we make our spiritual
life meaningful?
•Seek and Ye shall find!

4. God the Father Is…
•The Father of all men:
Malachi 2:10
•Of Israel… Jeremiah 31:9
•Of Gentiles… Romans 3:29
•Of Christians… John 1:12-13
•Christ’s Father in heaven.
Mt. 6:9; 2 Jn. 1:3; Rev. 2:27;3:5
•A loving Father who disciplines
His own. Hebrews 12:5-9

5. We Must Draw Nearer To God!
•Many don’t listen to or talk with
God. They through lack of effort
cut off their relationship with
God. Rom. 10:17-21; Is. 65:2
•Our Father longs for a good
relationship with us. John 3:16
•We ought to long for a growing
loving relationship with Him.
James 4:4-8

6. We Can Grow Closer To The
Father Who Loves Us…
•By listening to Him constantly:
•Through the study of His Word.
2 Timothy 2:15
•This imparts to us His grace and
knowledge. 2 Peter 3:18
•By talking with Him daily
through prayer. 1 Thes. 5:17
•Pray without giving up! Luke 18:1
•Being thankful… 1 Thes. 5:18
•Confiding in Him. 1 Peter 5:7
•Confessing to Him. 1 Jn. 1:9

7. It’s A Wonderful Life, Living
For Jesus!
•Following Christ’s example we
can become complete as God is
complete. Matthew 5:44-48
•We are complete in Him!
Colossians 2:10
•In Christ we have all spiritual
blessings. Ephesians 1:3
•When followed, Christ’s word
makes us complete in our
character. James 1:2-4