Helena First
Discussion Guide

Blessing Our Children

Da'Mar Hodge
|
August 18, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Tim Delina's sermon was about the significance of family and the role of parents in shaping their children's lives. He drew parallels between God's intentional choice of Mary and Joseph for Jesus and how we should choose the people who influence our children. He also touched on the concept of love languages, urging parents to understand and cater to their children's specific needs. For the broader audience, he spoke about choosing our spiritual family and aligning ourselves with God's character.

Scripture References

Colossians 3:12-14, Luke 1:26-27, Luke 2:46-49, John 14:9B, Matthew 3:17

How can we be more intentional in choosing the secondary families for our children?

Just as Jesus was a direct representation of His Father, our children are a representation of us.

In what ways can we be better examples for our children to learn from?

Discussion Questions:

How can understanding love languages improve our relationships with our children?

What does it mean to handpick our spiritual family, and how can we do it?

How can we align ourselves more closely with the character of our Heavenly Father?

We all have flaws, but it's crucial to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us and help us grow.

Summary

In Pastor Tim Delina's sermon, he shared two messages, one for parents and one for everyone. For parents, he emphasized the importance of being intentional in choosing the secondary families for our children, just as God chose Mary and Joseph for Jesus. He highlighted the need for parents to be good examples, as our children learn from us and represent us. Pastor Tim also discussed the concept of love languages and the importance of knowing and providing what our children need most. In the second message, he encouraged everyone to handpick their families, be like our Heavenly Father, and seek what we need from God.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on how you can be more intentional in choosing the people who influence your children's lives.

Consider your own love languages and how you can better express love to those around you.

Check out
Helena First
on our social platforms
Download PDFNeed Prayer?
Helena First
Helena First
notes brought to you by
Related Posts
No items found.