The Father
Episode description
Father’s Day
June 19, 2016
The Big Idea: Today’s decision changes tomorrow’s outcome.
God’s advice:
I. Love their MOM.
Ephesians 5:25-30
II. TEACH your children
a) About GOD
Deuteronomy 11:18-21
b) Do not PROVOKE them
Ephesians 6:4
III. DISCIPLINE your children
Proverbs 19:18
IV. Speak to them about POSSIBILITIES
Psalm 78:2-8
COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. When you reflect over your journey as a father, or your journey with your father, what words would you use to describe what has been true?
2. If as a father, you are unsatisfied with your history, what are some changes God is challenging you to make moving forward? What is one step you can make this week that will move you in that direction?
3. What are the characteristics our heavenly Father shows to us as His children? What can we learn from those, and how can we apply them?
4. What impact can a father have on his children and family, when he reflects the characteristics of his heavenly Father? If the impact is great, what, if anything, is stopping you from walking into that place of influence?