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Chapter 3 - Becoming an Intentional Father (Inspired by The Intentional Father)

Chapter 3 - Becoming an Intentional Father

Q&A Section

1. Key Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
Question: What central truth is emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:33
2. Key Text: Luke 12:48
Question: How does Luke 12:48 shape the message of intentional spiritual leadership?
Parallel Texts: James 3:1, 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 25:21
3. Key Text: Proverbs 29:18
Question: What response does Proverbs 29:18 call for in daily life?
Parallel Texts: Habakkuk 2:2, Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:14
4. Key Text: Hebrews 12:1
Question: How does Hebrews 12:1 support the image's main principle?
Parallel Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 12:1-2
5. Key Text: Romans 12:1
Question: What does Romans 12:1 teach about instruction, example, or obedience?
Parallel Texts: Romans 6:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20
6. Key Text: Exodus 33:15-16
Question: How might Exodus 33:15-16 be practiced within family or discipleship settings?
Parallel Texts: Psalm 16:11, Numbers 14:14, John 15:4-5
7. Key Text: Proverbs 10:9
Question: What enduring principle stands out most in Proverbs 10:9?
Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12
8. Key Text: James 1:5
Question: How does James 1:5 connect belief with action?
Parallel Texts: Proverbs 2:6, Colossians 1:9, 1 Kings 3:9
9. Key Text: Proverbs 3:5
Question: Why does Proverbs 3:5 matter for faithful formation and purpose?
Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

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Core Themes

  • Resolve to step up in responsibility and faithful leadership.
  • Establish vision and direction for purposeful fatherhood.
  • Set a steady pace of endurance, consistency, and perseverance.
  • Consecrate life and conduct through surrender, discipline, and godly example.
  • Initiate action with courage, dependence on God, and wisdom.
  • Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to the calling and work set before you.
  • Intentional formation through repeated attention to God's Word.
  • Practical obedience that connects doctrine, character, and action.

Footnotes

  1. John Walton: Old Testament background and Genesis context. Source: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot510-old-testament-i/john-walton
  2. Tremper Longman III: Literary and wisdom-oriented Old Testament scholarship. Source: https://www.westmont.edu/emeritus-faculty/tremper-longman-iii
  3. Craig S. Keener: Historical and cultural background for biblical interpretation. Source: https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/
  4. N. T. Wright: Biblical theology and discipleship framing. Source: https://www.ntwrightonline.org/
  5. Tim Mackie / BibleProject: Narrative flow, themes, and visual biblical theology. Source: https://bibleproject.com/
  6. Michael S. Heiser: Biblical worldview and cross-reference synthesis. Source: https://drmsh.com/

Bibliography

INTENTIONAL SCRIPTURE SEARCH
from class syllabus
BY MIKE FOXWORTH (IF Class of 2026)
adapted from the tome by Jon Tyson

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