6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:1-4 (NKJV)
Discussion Questions:
- How does the Bible define the role of a father in shaping the spiritual growth of his children? What are the key characteristics of a godly father as portrayed in Scripture? Share how fathers today can balance discipline and grace while following biblical principles. (Genesis 1:27-28a; Ephesians 6:1;1 Timothy 3:3-5; Ephesians 6:4)
- How can a father create a safe and stable environment for his family in today’s challenging world? What practical steps can fathers take to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with their children? Why is a father’s presence and emotional connection crucial for a child’s development, according to biblical principles? （1 Peter 3:7；Matthew 6:9）
- What does it practically look like for a father to “always be there” for his children in both presence and emotional support? In what ways can a father model godly character and faith while teaching his children biblical principles? （Hebrews 13:5b;1 Timothy 5:8; Proverbs 22:6）
Sermon Summary:
This week’s sermon explores the transformative power of biblical fatherhood in a broken world. You’ll discover why your relationship with earthly fathers profoundly shapes how you relate to God as Father—and how Christ redeems even the most painful family stories. We’ll examine startling research about the traumatic impact of divorce on children, contrasted with God’s design for fathers to be safe havens of love and stability. The message confronts dangerous misconceptions that portray God as an angry judge rather than the approachable Father Jesus revealed. You’ll learn practical ways to break generational cycles, whether you’re a parent healing from your own childhood wounds or striving to model God’s grace to your children. Most powerfully, we’ll see how the throne of grace, not judgment, awaits every seeking heart. This week’s sermon will look at how living as God’s adopted children transforms our parenting, families, and the world. Whether you’re a father, mother, or spiritual mentor, this message will equip you to build legacy-changing relationships anchored in divine love.