The Call to Fatherhood

Chapter 1 - The Call to Fatherhood

?Questions and Answers

1. Key Text: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Question: What central truth is emphasized in 2 Corinthians 6:18?

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

2. Key Text: Luke 1:17

Question: How does Luke 1:17 shape the message of intentional spiritual leadership?

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

3. Key Text: John 15:13

Question: What response does John 15:13 call for in daily life?

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

4. Key Text: Malachi 4:6

Question: How does Malachi 4:6 support the image's main principle?

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

5. Key Text: john 15:13

Question: What does john 15:13 teach about instruction, example, or obedience?

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

6. Key Text: Joshua 24:15

Question: How might Joshua 24:15 be practiced within family or discipleship settings?

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

7. Key Text: 1corinthians 16:13

Question: What enduring principle stands out most in 1corinthians 16:13?

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

🔑Core Themes

• Title focus: Chapter 1 - The Call to Fatherhood
• 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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