Starting the Journey

Chapter 3 - Strating the Journey

?Questions and Answers

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

Question: How might Exodus 33:15 be practiced within family or discipleship settings?

Parallel Texts: Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

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

🔑Core Themes

• Title focus: Chapter 3 - Strating the Journey
• 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

• John Walton. BiblicalTraining: John Walton https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot510-old-testament-i/john-walton
• Tremper Longman III. Westmont: Tremper Longman III https://www.westmont.edu/emeritus-faculty/tremper-longman-iii
• Craig S. Keener. Asbury: Craig Keener https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/
• N. T. Wright. N. T. Wright Online https://www.ntwrightonline.org/
• Tim Mackie / BibleProject. BibleProject https://bibleproject.com/
• Michael S. Heiser. Dr. Michael Heiser https://drmsh.com/

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BY MIKE FOXWORTH (IF Class of 2026)

adapted from the tome by Jon Tyson

Intentional Fathers @ OBCC

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