Children of God

Sermon Outline:  Sunday, October 26th, 2025

Speaker: Zak Stevens

I.  God is My….

     A. King (Psalm 103:19, 1 Timothy 6:15)

     B. Judge (Psalm 50:6, 2 Timothy 4:8)

     C. Savior (Isaiah 43:11, Titus 3:4-6)

II.  God is My Father (1 John 3:1)

     A. Roles transformed (John 14:15, Romans 8:1, John 3:16)

Small Group Questions

Sunday, October 26th, 2025

1. God is My King (The Father Who Reigns)

  • Read Psalm 103:19 and 1 Timothy 6:15. What do these verses say about God's rule and reign?

  • How do people today tend to view those in positions of power? Why do you think this is?

  • Why might someone often obey God out of duty rather than out of joy?

  • How should seeing your King as a loving Father change how we think about obedience—His will versus ours?

2. God is My Judge (The Father Who Disciplines)

  • Read Psalm 50:6 and 2 Timothy 4:8. How do these verses describe God?

  • Why do you think some people constantly judge their worth based on their performance?

  • If you follow Jesus, have you ever felt like you are still on trial in God's courtroom? If so, why?

  • A child of God will make mistakes. Read Hebrews 12:6. How should we view receiving discipline from the Lord? What might that discipline look like?

3. God is my Savior (The Father Who Sends Jesus)

  • Read Isaiah 43:11 and Titus 3:4-6. What does God save us from and for?

  • How do we sometimes treat salvation as a transaction rather than a relationship?

  • What might be a sign that people see God more as a "first responder" than as a Father?

4. Where do you most need to see yourself as a child of a loving Heavenly Father?