June 18, 2023
Dave Irwin, Senior Pastor
Series: “What’s in a Name?” - Part 3 of 10
Message: “Abba: Father”

BIG IDEA FOR ALL: Be overcome by the reality that God has become our Heavenly Father and learn how to live in that relationship.

God as Abba
This name expresses an

relationship with reverence and .
1. Am I living with a sense of with God?
2. Out of that intimacy, am I responding to Abba with and ?

BIG IDEAS FOR DADS: Find inspiration to father our children the way Abba fathers us.

Father like Abba
1. The most important part of being a dad is the

.
2. your kids.
3. Grow and develop your children .

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 Seek to know God more as Abba. Ask Him to reveal that aspect of our relationship in new or greater ways.
 Which one of the three inspiration points for fathers hit home the most? Be intentional to lean in and grow in that area this year.
 Pick up one of the recommended resources to strengthen my role as a father.
 Seek out input and guidance from a dad I respect in the church.