FAMILY VALUES: Growing Great Kids

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at o http://www.graceplace.us and click on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their baby daughter on Saturday.  As we await her royal name, generate your own royal name.

Your first name, grandparent’s first name, mother’s maiden name, your last name, “Duke/Duchess of” Birthplace.

How do you feel about your real name?

What is the importance of a name to a child?

Footnote:

In the unlikely event she were ever to assume the throne and chose to keep her first given name, she would become "Her Majesty Charlotte the first, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith" -- but for now HRH Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge will do very nicely indeed.

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)

Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 22:15, 2 Timothy 1:5

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

We all do stupid things sometimes.  It is good to have someone who comes along side us to not only point out the error of our ways but to also point us in the right Way.

Dig a little deeper into the three key words from this week’s three scriptures:

Ephesians 6:4:  Exasperate – more dangerous than to annoy.  It is to anger, infuriate or enrage.

Proverbs 22:15:  Folly – more serious than fun.  It is foolishness, recklessness or irresponsibility.

2 Timothy 1:5:  Faith – stronger than hope.  It is belief, trust and loyalty.

What is our responsibility to guide others along the path?

What makes a good listener?

How does God discipline His children?

Why does discipline make us stronger?  (Hebrews 12:11)

How important is a strong Christian guide in your life?

Who has been that to you?

How does your small group help you grow?

Prayer:  (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)