Ephesians 6:4 “Fathering”

Weekly Devotional Questions – Fatherhood

Text: Ephesians 6:4

Monday — Return to the Text

1. What does Ephesians 6:4 command fathers to stop doing and start doing?

2. How does the image of a shepherd reshape what it means to be a father?

3. Where do you see the difference between provoking and shepherding in this verse?

4. What stood out most to you from the sermon, and why?

Tuesday — See God Clearly

God as the perfect Father

1. How does God the Father discipline and instruct His children (Hebrews 12:7–11)?

2. What does God’s fatherhood reveal about love, authority, and care?

3. In what ways have you misunderstood God based on your experience with earthly fathers?

4. How does seeing God as a perfect Father change how you think about your role (or your

healing)?

Wednesday — Gospel Focus

Christ-centered transformation

1. Where have you failed as a father (or been failed by one)? Be honest before God.

2. How does the gospel speak directly to that failure or hurt?

3. What does it mean that Jesus died for failing dads?

4. How does your identity as a son of God in Christ shape the way you parent?

Thursday — Heart Examination

1. Which of these do you most struggle with: Absence, Permissiveness, Favoritism, Conditional

love?

2. How might your current patterns be producing anger or discouragement in your children?

3. What does your tone, presence, and leadership communicate about God?

4. Where do you need to repent and change direction?

Friday — Obedience and Practice

1. What is one specific way you will shepherd your child’s heart this week?

2. How can you intentionally practice both: Discipline (teaching how to live), Instruction

(teaching how to think)?

3. Which of the six tools do you most need to grow in right now?

4. What is one step you can take today (not someday) to begin?

Saturday — Relationships

1. When will you spend undistracted, intentional time with your child this week?

2. How can you speak your child’s love language in a meaningful way?

3. Is there a conversation you need to have—encouragement, correction, or apology?

4. If your children are older, how can you pursue restoration or deeper connection?Sunday — Hope in the Gospel

1. Where did you see God’s grace at work in you this week?

2. What did you learn about God as your Father?

3. How has the gospel given you hope, not just instruction?

4. What is one way you will continue walking as a shepherd-dad (or healed son/daughter) this

week?