The Intentional Father (Chapter 16) A Life of Purpose • A Legacy of Faith “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 🔑  OPEN IT What does it mean to be an intentional father rather than a passive one? Who most influenced your understanding of fatherhood growing up? What legacy do you hope to leave for your children? How do purpose and faith shape the daily decisions of a father? ? Questions and Answers 1. What is the central message of “The Intentional Father”? • Intentional fatherhood is about living with purpose, direction, and spiritual leadership , not drifting through parenting. • Fathers are called to lead their families toward God, not merely provide for them. Parallel Verses: • Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my house…” • Deuteronomy 6:6–9 – Teach diligently • Psalm 127:1 – The Lord builds the house 2. How does a father lead with purpose? • By setting a s...

S.O.A.P.S. Study in John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” S — Scripture John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” O — Observation 1. What is the subject of the verse? The subject is the relationship between abiding in Christ, letting His words dwell within us, and the resulting confidence and fruitfulness in prayer. 2. Who is speaking, and what is the timeline? Speaker: Jesus Christ Context: The Last Supper discourse (John 13–17), spoken on the night of His betrayal. Timeline: Final hours before the crucifixion; Jesus teaches His disciples how to remain spiritually connected to Him after His departure. 3. Key Words & Themes Abide: Remain, stay connected, dwell intimately. Words: Jesus’ teachings, commands, and truth. Ask: Prayer rooted in alignment with God’s will. Done: God’s faithful response to prayers shaped by H...

"Cheap Grace" is a concept that highlights the distortion of God’s grace into something trivial and easily accessible, devoid of the depth and transformative power the Gospel is meant to convey. The term is most often associated with Dietrich Bonhoeffer's critique of the misuse of grace in his book The Cost of Discipleship. Bonhoeffer contrasts “cheap grace” with “costly grace,” underscoring that while grace is freely given by God, it is not without significant implications for how believers live their lives.   

n3inTrilogy 2 Peter 1 - 11 from the English Standard Version (ESV): Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if ...