The Spirit-Filled Family

Fathers Who Lovingly Lead – Part 1

Pastor John Marc Wiemann
Ephesians 6:4

Main point: Ephesians 6:4 begins with three steps for a father to recognize, repent, and replace interactions that provoke his child to anger.

I. Recognize Anger Provocations
Verse 4a

II. Repent of Anger Provocations
Verse 4a

III. Replace Anger Provocations
Verse 4a

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
• Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
• The Shepherd Leader at Home by Timothy Witmer

The Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

1. According to Ephesians 6:4, how should parents demonstrate they love God and love their children?
   

2. What are some ways sinful anger might be displayed in a home?
   

3. What is at the root of sinful anger? What is happening in your child’s heart?
   

4. In what ways may you be provoking your child to anger?
   

5. How does a lack of marital harmony between husband and wife provoke children to anger?
   

6. How can you repent of ways that you have provoked your child to anger?
   

7. How can you replace wrong habits with intentional, godly, loving leadership?