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"See You at The House"

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Of John Hobbs' many statements, his saying "see you at the house" is one I remember the most, one of which I believe carries a great deal of significance, and one that I would consider to be a Hobbs parable that epitomizes his life and ministry. I'll do my best to describe what I believe he was communicating and embodying in this statement.  To do this, we must first start with who John was. He was more than a Pastor, Teacher, Leader, or Theologian. He was truly a father. One of which I believe that Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 4:15, you "have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel." John took the higher position above a "tutor" and became a father too many through Christ and the gospel. When John entered the room you knew that a father had just walked in, and also because John was really loud and had several boisterous greetings that he used. His presence was