BIG IDEA: What you believe about God shapes everything about you.
Get To Know Your Group: Is cereal a soup? Why or why not?
Sermon Questions:
- Why do you think the Apostles’ Creed begins with “I believe” rather than simply “we believe”?
- What is the difference between knowing Christian beliefs and actually trusting those beliefs with your life?
- What does it mean to you personally that God invites you to know Him as Father?
Scripture Discussion Questions:
Read Matthew 6:9
- Why do you think Jesus teaches His followers to address God as “Our Father”?
- What does the phrase “in heaven” add to our understanding of God's character?
- How does viewing God as Father change the way you approach Him in prayer?
Read Psalm 103:8-13
- What characteristics of God stand out in this passage?
- How does God's compassion toward us resemble that of a loving father?
- Which description of God's character do you most need to remember right now?
Read Psalm 27:10
- What promise does David hold onto even if his closest human relationships fail?
- How can experiences with imperfect parents distort our understanding of God?
- How can Scripture help reshape our understanding of God's fatherhood?
Prayer:
Father, thank You for Your grace. Help us know You as our loving Father, trust Your almighty power, and live each day believing You are our faithful Creator and God. Amen.