Series: Father’s Day Sermon

Sermon: The Value and Dignity of Men

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 5:22-25

Speaker: Pastor Johnny Benz

Discussion Questions:

1. What were some things that stood out to you from this past week’s sermon?

2. Read Genesis 1:26-28, in what ways does humanity reflect the image of God in this passage?

3. Share: In your life, apart from the image of God, from what have you found most of your value?

4. Share: Do you feel the pull to find your value more in what you accomplish, what you have, or what you can offer others?

5. What is it about you that others seem to value the most?

6. Practically speaking, have you found that God valuing you has helped you to feel valuable? Why or why not?

7. What are some of the effects that you have seen in the lives of people you know when they don’t have a father in their lives?

8. What are some of the effects that you have seen in the lives of people you know when their fathers are disengaged?

9. What are some ways that you have seen our culture attack the value and dignity of men?

10. What are some ways that men should be spiritual leaders in the home?

11. Applications:

a. Men: what are some practical ways that you can be more present in your family?

b. Men and women: who is someone in your life who you can be a spiritual parent to?

c. Don’t just celebrate your fathers on Sunday, send them something throughout the week to let them know something that you appreciate about them.

12. For further study:

a. Examine the various famous men in the Bible, how many good fathers can you find in the Bible? In your eyes, what makes them good fathers?