Devotional 16 Study Guide: Faith, Family and Freedom

Philippians 3:20 tells us, “for our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

What does it mean to have your citizenship first in heaven? _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Pastor Craig told us, “Faith is not faith unless it is demonstrated.” Describe a demonstration of faith that our founding fathers walked in. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Faith requires that we use our voices for righteousness - not only in the church, but also in the home and in the community. Describe a time that you used your voice for the purposes of righteousness in your community: _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ The founding fathers of our nation said no more to dictatorship. Describe an example from Scripture when a spiritual leader stood up to ungodly government: _______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Jesus said in John 8:32, “You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Freedom is rooted in knowledge of the truth. What truth is the Holy Spirit revealing to you at this time? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Weekly Challenge: memorize Daniel 3:18:

“But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”

Devotional 15 Study Guide: The Definition of a Man

In the Hebrew Bible, there are six words that provide a Biblical framework for understanding the male experience:

1. Adam means the _________________ guy

2. Zakar means the _________________ guy

3. Enosh means the _________________ guy

4. Ish means the _________________ guy

5. Zakan means the _________________ guy

6. Gibbor means the ________________ guy

Luke chapter two, verse 52 tells us that even Jesus had to grow. He grew in ____________ and ______________, and in ____________ with God and man.

Men experience three types of development: ______________, emotional and _____________ development.

The Gibbor Man is a worshiping man. Describe how David demonstrated this in his life: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Craig said, “Your strength as a warrior is commensurate to your strength as a worshiper. How is the Holy Spirit developing your understanding of worship? ________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Why do worshiping husbands and fathers matter for this generation? _____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Isaiah 9:6 tells us, “He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God (El Gibbor), Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What does it mean to you to know that Jesus is El Gibbor? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Weekly Challenge: memorize 1 Peter 1:13

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Devotional 14 Study Guide: Partnering with the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:6 Fill in the blank: To be __________ minded is __________; to be __________

minded is __________ and __________.

Who raised Jesus from the dead? _________________________________________________

What does it mean to you to be led by the Holy Spirit?_________________________________

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Give an example of a time that you allowed the Holy Spirit to lead you:____________________

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Pastor Craig Quote Fill in the Blank: “The __________ __________ is the one that _______

the __________ sent to finish the most important __________ on this planet.”

What does it mean to be born again? ______________________________________________

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1 Corinthians 3:18 tells us that we are being transformed into the image of Christ, from glory to

glory. What does that mean to you? _______________________________________________

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Who is doing the work of transformation in your life? __________________________________

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What does the Holy Spirit do with us and for us? _____________________________________

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Who does the Holy Spirit convict according to John 16:8? ______________________________

Weekly Challenge: memorize 2 Corinthians 3:18:

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being

transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.