God is the Heavenly Father
Every learner will be able to:
Identify the 4 characteristics of God the Father.
Give a key verse for each characteristic.
Jesus taught his disciples to say, ―Our Father who art in heaven.‖ The Bible teaches us that God is our Father. He loves, protects, provides, and disciplines His children.
- The Heavenly Father‟s Love
―The Lord appeared to them from afar saying, ‗I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I have drawn you with loving-kindness.‖ (Jer. 31:3; Rom. 5:8; John3:16)
Why did God save you?
Because you are so bad?
Because you first loved Him?
Because you have good luck?
Because you are so good?
o None of these are correct!
The Bible says: ―because of his Great love for us. God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions.‖ (Eph. 2:4-5)
How does God reveal His love to you? Please write an example below.
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Write and memorize (1 John 3:1) ______________________ ___________________________________________________
In Luke 15:11–14, Jesus talks about how a father loved his son.
What similarities are there between this father and God our Father?
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- The Heavenly Father‟s Protection
―But the Lord is faithful, and He will _______________ you from the evil one.‖ (2 Thess. 3:3)
In Psalm 34:7, what does God promise?
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How did God protect Elijah? (2 Kings 6:15–18)
How did God protect Daniel‘s 3 friends? (Dan. 3)
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How does God protect you when you face temptation? (1 Cor. 10:13) ______________________________________________
- The Heavenly Father‟s Provision
―And my God will _____ ____ ____ ____ according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.‖ (Phi. 4:19)
Why are God‘s children not to worry? (Mat. 6:31–32)
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What gift has God given His children to demonstrate that He is willing to meet our needs? (Rom. 8:32)
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- The Heavenly Father‟s Discipline
―Because the Lord __________________ those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son.‖ (Heb. 12:6–7)
What are God‘s expectations for His children? (Eph. 4:13)
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How does God discipline His children?
Through Friends: (Pro. 27:17)
Through the Bible: (2 Tim. 3:16)
Through Trials: (James 1:2–4)
Which aspect of God is most meaningful to you?
His love & kindness.
His provision for your needs.
His discipline.
His protection.
Action Steps this week:
Tell 5 More people about your Heavenly Father and His love this week.
Encourage those you lead to Christ to also tell others about the
For Further Study This Week:
Worship God and Meditate on Him. Focus on the different aspects of His Greatness!
Give thanks to Him for past, present and future blessings.
Praise God for who He is! (Attributes and Names)
Freely Worship and Adore Him.
Ask God to search your thoughts, attitudes, speech and relationships. Confess any sins and be sure to forsake any sins that God reveals.
Pray for the development of character and holiness. Pray for ministry and service to God. Reflect on and pray through the Scriptures. What is God saying to you? What must you do in response and obedience?
As you go about your week share one of the aspects of God that is most meaningful to you with someone on your list!