Read: Matthew 6:9-13, 26:36-42, Ephesians 6:1-2
How does the Lord’s Prayer also model how children should be relating to their parents? (i.e. father)
How would you describe your relationship with your father? How has it had an impact on your life today?
What steps do you think God wants you to take to help improve your relationship with your dad today?
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
June 21, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:13, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Genesis 3:1-6, James 1:2-4
How does God provide protection for you? (i.e. spiritual, physical, etc.) What does this model to fathers?
What balance is necessary between protection and isolation? Why is this important? (c.f. James 1:2-4)
What does it look like when fathers properly protect their kids? What does it look like when they don’t?
How does God provide protection for you? (i.e. spiritual, physical, etc.) What does this model to fathers?
What balance is necessary between protection and isolation? Why is this important? (c.f. James 1:2-4)
What does it look like when fathers properly protect their kids? What does it look like when they don’t?
Thursday, June 20, 2013
June 20, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:12, 1 John 1:9, Luke 11:15-24, Ephesians 6:4
Knowing that God the “Father” is our source of forgiveness, what does that imply about earthly fathers?
What can happen when fathers miss this important truth? Give an example. How does this impact children?
In your own words, describe what it takes to be a forgiving person. What will steps of growth look like?
Knowing that God the “Father” is our source of forgiveness, what does that imply about earthly fathers?
What can happen when fathers miss this important truth? Give an example. How does this impact children?
In your own words, describe what it takes to be a forgiving person. What will steps of growth look like?
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
June 19, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:11, 25-30, Ephesians 5:28-29, 1 Timothy 5:7-8
Explain how God’s plan of provision is presented in Matthew 6:11. How does this relate to Ephesians 5:28-29?
What does this imply about a father’s financial responsibility to his family? Be specific.
How do you see this being challenged today? (i.e. imbalance, materialism, etc.) How can you grow?
Explain how God’s plan of provision is presented in Matthew 6:11. How does this relate to Ephesians 5:28-29?
What does this imply about a father’s financial responsibility to his family? Be specific.
How do you see this being challenged today? (i.e. imbalance, materialism, etc.) How can you grow?
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
June 18, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 1:2-6, 5:25-26, 2 Timothy 3:16-4:2
Explain how God’s plan of redemption is presented in Matthew 6:10. How does this relate to Ephesians 1:2-6?
What does this imply about a father’s spiritual role and responsibility to his family? Be specific.
How do you see this being challenged today? What practical steps can a father take in order to grow?
Explain how God’s plan of redemption is presented in Matthew 6:10. How does this relate to Ephesians 1:2-6?
What does this imply about a father’s spiritual role and responsibility to his family? Be specific.
How do you see this being challenged today? What practical steps can a father take in order to grow?
Monday, June 17, 2013
June 17, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:9, Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 48:10, 1 John 3:1-2
How is God presented as being a leader and in charge? How does this relate to direction and vision?
In terms of fatherhood today, what job description for dads is being implied when God is called a father?
What has been your experience with this type of fathering in your family? How is God challenging you?
How is God presented as being a leader and in charge? How does this relate to direction and vision?
In terms of fatherhood today, what job description for dads is being implied when God is called a father?
What has been your experience with this type of fathering in your family? How is God challenging you?
Saturday, June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
Read: Gen 6:19-7:5, 2 Tim 4:3-4, Mat 14:22-33
What is ultimately taking place when a Christian doubts God’s faithfulness? (i.e. view of the bible)
In what way will the church become faithless over time if God’s word is liberalized and redefined?
How do you see this playing out today? Give examples. How can you prevent this in your walk with Jesus
What is ultimately taking place when a Christian doubts God’s faithfulness? (i.e. view of the bible)
In what way will the church become faithless over time if God’s word is liberalized and redefined?
How do you see this playing out today? Give examples. How can you prevent this in your walk with Jesus
Friday, June 14, 2013
June 14, 2013
Read: Gen 6:19-7:5, 2 Tim 3:16–17
How did Noah decide he was going to build an ark? What was the process? Who was responsible?
What does this teach you about the difference between biblical faith and blind faith?
How does this challenge your obedience to truth and walk with God? Be specific. What will you do?
How did Noah decide he was going to build an ark? What was the process? Who was responsible?
What does this teach you about the difference between biblical faith and blind faith?
How does this challenge your obedience to truth and walk with God? Be specific. What will you do?
Thursday, June 13, 2013
June 13, 2013
Read: Gen 6:18, Mat 26:26-29
What was God promising Noah through a covenant in Gen 6:18? How would this have encouraged him?
What was Jesus promising through a covenant in Matthew 26:26-29? How was this an encouragement?
How does this teach you about the purpose of God’s covenants, faith and obedience?
What was God promising Noah through a covenant in Gen 6:18? How would this have encouraged him?
What was Jesus promising through a covenant in Matthew 26:26-29? How was this an encouragement?
How does this teach you about the purpose of God’s covenants, faith and obedience?
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
Read: Gen 6:10-17, Mat 24:37-51
What is being compared and contrasted in Mat 24:37-51? How does this relate to faith and preparation?
In what way was the ark to Noah the same as the cross to a Christian? (i.e. God’s provision of mercy)
In what way was building an ark for Noah the same as walking with Jesus for a Christian? Pray about this.
What is being compared and contrasted in Mat 24:37-51? How does this relate to faith and preparation?
In what way was the ark to Noah the same as the cross to a Christian? (i.e. God’s provision of mercy)
In what way was building an ark for Noah the same as walking with Jesus for a Christian? Pray about this.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013
Read: Heb 11:29-34, Acts 4:1-13
As you read about how godly men and women walked by faith, how would you describe your walk?
What do you think is lacking today in Christianity when it comes to the walk of faith? Why?
Take some time and pray, asking God how you can specifically grow in faith. Journal and step out!
As you read about how godly men and women walked by faith, how would you describe your walk?
What do you think is lacking today in Christianity when it comes to the walk of faith? Why?
Take some time and pray, asking God how you can specifically grow in faith. Journal and step out!
Monday, June 10, 2013
June 10, 2013
Read: Gen 6:10-17, Heb 11:1-8
List the various ways God called Noah to step out in faith when it came to building the ark.
Why is “risk” an important part of the walk of faith? What will happen if Christians are risk averse?
How do you typically respond to taking risks for God? Why? What “Noah” steps will you take for Jesus?
List the various ways God called Noah to step out in faith when it came to building the ark.
Why is “risk” an important part of the walk of faith? What will happen if Christians are risk averse?
How do you typically respond to taking risks for God? Why? What “Noah” steps will you take for Jesus?
Saturday, June 8, 2013
June 8, 2013
Read: Genesis 6:7-9, 1 Kings 18:1-39
In what way were Noah and Elijah alike? Why were they not technically alone in a sinful world?
Explain the risk when Christians don’t make a distinction between associating and fitting into culture.
How does this encourage you? What changes do you need to make to prevent a losing strategy with God?
In what way were Noah and Elijah alike? Why were they not technically alone in a sinful world?
Explain the risk when Christians don’t make a distinction between associating and fitting into culture.
How does this encourage you? What changes do you need to make to prevent a losing strategy with God?
Friday, June 7, 2013
June 7, 2013
Read: Genesis 6:7-9, Matthew 10:16-33
What caused Noah to have to stand alone with God? How did society and culture expose Noah?
In what way do you see the lines being blurred today between Christianity and the world?
Given Matt. 10:22, what is God exposing about your walk with Him? How will you apply Matt. 10:32-33?
What caused Noah to have to stand alone with God? How did society and culture expose Noah?
In what way do you see the lines being blurred today between Christianity and the world?
Given Matt. 10:22, what is God exposing about your walk with Him? How will you apply Matt. 10:32-33?
Thursday, June 6, 2013
June 6, 2013
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Why did God judge Noah’s generation? In what way will Christians be judged? (i.e. John 15)
How does this challenge the way you have viewed forgiveness and judgment? Why?
Why did God “grieve” humanity? Do you grieve the same things as God? What is He exposing in you?
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
June 5, 2013
Read: Genesis 6:5, Matthew 15:1-12, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Hebrews 4:13
What was the primary problem God had in Genesis 6:5? What does this teach about God’s judgments?
What is at risk when Christians miss this truth? How does it lead to a losing strategy with God?
What specifically is God convicting you to deal with in your life? Take time to pray and repent now.
What was the primary problem God had in Genesis 6:5? What does this teach about God’s judgments?
What is at risk when Christians miss this truth? How does it lead to a losing strategy with God?
What specifically is God convicting you to deal with in your life? Take time to pray and repent now.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
June 4, 2013
Read: Genesis 6:4-7, Psalm 78:1-33, Proverbs 1:7
In what way is Psalm 78 a commentary on Genesis 6:4-7? What pattern do you notice?
How does this issue relate to the “fear” of God? What can happen when Christians don’t fear God?
Why is this important even though Christians are saved by grace? What is God teaching you?
In what way is Psalm 78 a commentary on Genesis 6:4-7? What pattern do you notice?
How does this issue relate to the “fear” of God? What can happen when Christians don’t fear God?
Why is this important even though Christians are saved by grace? What is God teaching you?
Monday, June 3, 2013
June 3, 2013
Read: Genesis 6:1-3, Ezra 9:1-8, Nehemiah 13:23-27, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
What was the primary issue in Genesis 6:1-3 if you consider “sons of God” to be from Seth’s genealogy?
Why was this a concern to God from a sinful standpoint? How does this same truth apply to Christians?
What does this ultimately teach about spiritual compromise, progression of sin, and walking with God?
What was the primary issue in Genesis 6:1-3 if you consider “sons of God” to be from Seth’s genealogy?
Why was this a concern to God from a sinful standpoint? How does this same truth apply to Christians?
What does this ultimately teach about spiritual compromise, progression of sin, and walking with God?
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