Terah, Father of the Famous Father - Abraham

"Why do you make sport of me"?

The way that I came about studying this story about Terah was interesting to me. I remembered reading it years ago when I read the Bible all the way through for the first time. Yesterday, when I went to the book of Genesis to look for it, I couldn't find it. All it said regarding Terah involved genealogy. I thought I imagined reading it or that I was mixing it up with another story. When I looked it up online I found that it was in the Midrash. I guess that is an ancient Jewish form of a homily imbedded in the text. The Midrash regards Terah as wicked. (E.g., Numbers Rabbah 19:1; 19:33.) There is also a reference in the book of Joshua to Abraham's father being an idol worshiper. I can't remember if this story was included in the text of the bible that I read, but I think it was. I want to figure out this little mystery, so any input would be appreciated. Anyway, I hope that it is a valid story and even if it isn't it will still serve the purpose for this study on fatherhood.

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Terah once went away and left Abraham to mind the store. A woman came with a plateful of flour and asked Abraham to offer it to the idols. Abraham took a stick, broke the idols, and put the stick in the largest idol's hand. When Terah returned, he demanded that Abraham explain what he had done. Abraham told Terah that the idols fought among themselves and the largest broke the others with the stick. "Why do you make sport of me?" Terah cried, "Do they have any knowledge?" Abraham replied, "Listen to what you are saying!" Terah then delivered Abraham to King Nimrod for punishment. (Genesis Rabbah 38:13.) The Zohar says that when God saved Abraham from the furnace, Terah repented. (Zohar, Bereshit 1:77b.) Rabbi Abba b. Kahana said that God assured Abraham that his father Terah had a portion in the World to Come. (Genesis Rabbah 30:4; 30:12.) And thus learned the futility of idol worship.

As fathers we are charged with instructing, training and teaching our children. But that doesn't mean that we can't ever learn from them. I like this story because of the way Abraham made fun of his father, and by his practical joke, taught him a very important lesson. I'm not sure if I buy the part of the story where Terah turns his son in to the King, and the King sentences Abraham to death for the offence. So, for the sake of this study, let's omit that part. I have always loved my own father very much, and I have no complaints about the way he raised me. Although, I did have a sort of fearful respect for him that made it so that even though the two of us have a good sense of humor, I could never have done something like this to him. Now the relationship I have with my kids is a little different, especially with my youngest son, Levi.

Levi is a ball buster extraordinaire. A real practical joker since he was a kindergartner. He's put things in my shoes, he's put wet facecloths on my pillow before I go to bed, and one of my favorites; he tapes the trigger of the sprayer to the sink on, and leaves it aimed at me so when I go to make the coffee in the morning I get doused with cold water. I really enjoy being the brunt of his jokes and I let him know that. I'm glad that even though he respects me, probably more than my other kids do, he's not afraid to "make sport of me". He does have a little bit of a "dish it out but can't take it problem" but I'm working on that. A real strong point with Levi is that he can go from a little joker to a pretty deep thinking serious guy and he knows when to turn it on and turn it off.

I think a sense of humor is very important. When used correctly it can really get a kid's or anyone's interest and attention so that important instruction can be conveyed. I've got a couple serious lectures based entirely on two different jokes. I open these lectures with the joke using it as a sort of parable, and then go on to explain some pretty serious issues to my kids, and recently, a couple of their friends. I hope it comes across like I mean it to. I just hope that my approach works, because it would be kind of embarrassing if it fell flat. I guess when you try to be funny even for the right reasons, sometimes you run the risk of looking like a fool!

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He Won't Leave His Mother and Father (Mentally) - Is That Really a Big Deal?

He won't leave his mother and father? You may not have that actual problem, but it might seem like it. You are just not sure he will leave his mother, mentally. You also notice how much he depends upon his father when it comes to making decisions.

You are convinced of his love for you. If he won't leave his father and mother, emotionally, will that really interfere with your wonderful relationship?

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Actually some of the best words of advice ever given were that a man should leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife. There will definitely be cleaving problems if your husband does not make that mental break with his own family.

Often we joke about a wife saying that when will "go home to mother." It is just as serious though, if the husband is not committed to leaving his parents to form the new family.

Here are five steps you can take to deal with this concern:

1. Talk About It

So, this is something for you to really examine before you get married. If there are signs of a very close family, that is not necessarily a bad thing, but you do want to make sure that this "leaving" will actually take place. It certainly is a point for pre-marital discussion.

2. Be Aware of the Problems

Perhaps you should try to identify potential problems that could arise from him, or you for that matter, not leaving his father and mother--at least in his mind.

3. If You Physically Have to Live with One set of Parents, Make Sure the Mental Leaving Takes Place

It sometimes becomes necessary for financial reasons for a couple to live with one of their parents. If that happens, it is even more important that this mental leaving takes place.

4. Make a Commitment to Begin Working on This Before You Get Married

Both of you can begin the mental leaving before the actual leaving takes place. Planning for the wedding is one area where this might be tested. Remember it is YOUR wedding, so hold firm on your own preferences.

5. Tell Each Other How Excited You Are To Have a Life Together

If your jobs take you away from the area, that will sort of sad, in one way, but it will give you the advantage of physical distance between you and your parents. Whether there is a physical leaving or not, be excited about your life together.

So, these five things will help you when it seems like he won't leave his father, or he won't leave his mother. It is very important because, you see, it really is a big deal!

He Won't Leave His Mother and Father (Mentally) - Is That Really a Big Deal?

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How to Make Your Father and Your Mother Happy This Christmas and All-Year Round

Do you want to make your father and your mother happy this Christmas and all year round? Don't look further. The answer is in your hands. Not that they are asking for material things, which are the usual "things" to give this Christmas.

Look at the faces of your father and your mother: wrinkles galore. No, I'm not telling you to raise the magic wand and make them young again. You can't do that, nobody can do that neither the magic gels and creams.

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Warm Presence

Instead, give your father and mother your presence. Isn't it so touching! Hmmm, you are a busy man. You have 1001 things to do and find it more important. Your parents understand it, but once in a while, find time to drop by and tell them you will have a grand escapade. Not the "grandest" though. A mere lunch out together.

You can talk anything under the sun while eating your "grand" lunch. Your father and your mother love to laugh-out-loud with you. Tell them your long forgotten jokes, your tales that only your parents understand. Anything that will make your father and mother proud of you, say it loud with a "bang".

The same way your parents did to you when you were a tot. So tiny that your father could carry you in his arms while doing the rounds of picking your choice of toys, and yes, when you slept while watching movies.

You don't have to "carry" your father and your mother while doing the rounds of looking for the best restaurant. You just have to be yourself, act like you are still their baby. Let them feel they are very important in spite their age. Your parents miss you so much!

Reminiscing the Past

Just in case you forget those old photos when you were caught blowing candles on your birthdays, while in your scary Halloween costume, and when you were singing Christmas songs during your school Christmas parties.

Pictures speak louder than words and your parents consider it as precious as gold. Why not do another version with a touch of the modern era and give it to them as a surprise. No, don't touch the original, just another version of the original. Your parents will love the idea that they can't help but reminisce the past with matching tears of joy. Oh boy, your parents miss you so much!

Say the Magic Words with a Style

How time flies. And before your parents will be gone, make it a point to hug them and tell them the magic words, "I love you!". The older your parents gets, the more they need those power hug coupled with the magic words.

This Christmas, your parents don't need "things" to make them happy. Your parents need your presence, your hug, and those magic words. Don't deny them these simple acts of appreciation. You can say the magic words with a style. Say it in a hamper. Yes, there are Christmas hampers with free hand written gift cards. Say "I Love You" with a style.

How to Make Your Father and Your Mother Happy This Christmas and All-Year Round

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Wedding Speeches Father of the Bride

"When my daughter announced plans for the groom to marry more I thought about some of the controls. So I went to his local police station and asked him if he was well educated. The sergeant behind the desk was very reassuring. Apparently he never had problems with him when he spent the night there. "

Somehow you can get away with jokes marriage jokes fall very trivial to very flat, in any other place. Maybe it is often half theQuantity does not know the other half. Or maybe it's that everyone is trying desperately to be polite, and make it a happy day for the bride and groom. But in reality, I think it's often much more likely that the majority of guests have already "one too many" and is on the whole, said a laughing matter, even a very modest attempt at humor.

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The father of the bride always has a special place at weddings. Most likely this is due to the fact that it was to be expected as a rule, the hosts and the bill for the reception will bein recent times. Shades of another tradition in some cultures and older times of paying a dowry, and her daughter left home to live with the groom's family, I suppose. The bill is often a little 'more common among families in those days. But there is still a key always leave a father to his beautiful daughter to see the house, to live with his new partner. It 'the audience, "you give your daughter away" tradition that makes it worse. More than a bride's father has secretly removed quicklya tear or two in your daughter's wedding.

This special place for the bride's father sometimes means that he has said that the role of master of ceremonies for the wedding of his daughter, and have each time step and a few words, so long time. Sometimes this role is the best man of another guest, a speaker can, or even a professional entertainer, if your budget stretches that far.

If he is the master of ceremonies, the father ofThe bride is usually expected to give a short speech at the reception. The model is fairly well established by tradition:

1 A couple of opening lines, perhaps with a little 'humor to get everyone's attention.

2 Thanks to the guests for coming and supporting the people behind the organization of the event.

Some observations of the 3 days so far, as flattering comments directed to the lord.

4 A few personal observations on how it feels to be the fatherBride.

5 A few words of love to the bride.

6 may be expressed as the romance started and blossomed into marriage.

7 Welcome to the groom's family.

8 Some comments on the plans of the couple, a few words of wisdom and advice, and best wishes for their future together.

9 A toast (or two) for the couple and their future, and maybe lost relatives and friends to mention.

10 A few closing lines, often as a guestI wish you all a pleasant time for the rest of the festival.

Putting together a successful speech is easy for some, but can be of great help for a project professionally prepared and checklist on which to work. After all, what can a father of the bride wedding speech only happen once or twice in the life of most fathers. And there are few things worse then the bride's mother said that you completely forget Aunt Mildred's' work hard to talk about icingthe wedding cake!

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Father of the Bride Speech Etiquette

The father of the bride has a special place in wedding etiquette. He not only gives away the bride during the wedding ceremony, but also traditionally hosted the reception that follows. The father of the bride's speech and toast to the bride and groom is usually one of the highlights of the reception formalities.

Now they said, and the traditional formal wedding etiquette by informality and flexibility have been displaced in all but the high society weddings.Weddings today are usually organized by the same couple, rather than by the parents of the bride was the case, as in ancient times. The bride and groom will often determine how they want to take their marriage.

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The bride's father, as the host, is traditionally the first speech and ends with a toast to the newlyweds. The groom responds and toasts the bridesmaids. The best man relies on behalf of the bridesmaids, and offers a toast to the parents ofThe bride and groom.

As a guest, the bride's father usually takes this opportunity to welcome guests and to recognize those who have made the special effort to attend, and to assist non-mention. Some thanks is usually for those who have made a special contribution to the marriage in any way, such as helping with the wedding cake or flowers are added. The groom's family is the father of the bride traditionally recognized in the speech.

The most emotional and warmThe speech is addressed to the personal words for the bride and groom, perhaps mixed with some funny stories and humor. Most of the fathers to make a point, even in the name of the mother of the bride.

The speech ends with a toast to the bride and groom, and invite everyone to raise their glasses and toast to the future health and happiness of the couple. Normally, the toast is a short message is delivered with a touch of poetry, as in this expressionsuch traditional

"Behold, the bridegroom with the bride so fair,

And here is the bride with groom so rare!

Behold the man, and this is where the woman;

Like a lover for life. "

The first speech and toast to the bride and groom at times instead of an old friend of the family or by a master of ceremonies, or, as the master of ceremonies. Sometimes the best man as master of ceremonies, and this gave the floor first. It may be that of missing father of the bride ordiscomfort, or maybe not a confident speaker. I personally think it has a good reason why the father did not finish this speech by the bride to his daughter's life.

Father of the Bride Speech Etiquette

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