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PEOPLE WHO NEED PEOPLE: Fierce Fathers

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, June 21, 2015.  To get the most from these questions, view the service at 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:

Icebreaker:
Who is your favorite TV dad?
What characteristics make a good dad?
Why is it so important be have good fathers?

Scripture:
Joshua 5:7, 13-15; Luke 1:16-17

Lesson:
We need more fierce fathers who will be the spiritual leader their children need.  We need more people who will follow Joshua’s example and be an obedient servant leader.  May we all say, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”     

What does the next generation learn from us?
How do you describe “influence?”
Why is influence important to leadership?
How can we be a leader and a servant?
Who are we to be obedient to?
How do we develop a heart for others?
Why does caring about others make us a better leader?


Prayer: 
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