Sermon Discussion Questions
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Title
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Womb to Tomb
Psalm 82
Justice for the Fatherless
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Overview
Main Idea:
God's people are to share God's heart to give justice for those who can't defend themselves.
Sermon Outline:
1. God is the supreme judge {Psalm 82:1}
2. God is the righteous judge {Psalm 82:2-7}
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Pre-Questions
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘justice’? How does it relate to helping those who cannot help themselves?
Have you ever known someone who didn’t have a father or a stable family? What challenges do you think they faced?
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Questions
Psalm 68:5 says God is a ‘Father to the fatherless.’ What does this verse teach us about God’s character and His care for vulnerable people?
How can we reflect God’s heart for the fatherless in our daily lives?
Isaiah 1:17 calls us to ‘defend the fatherless.’ What are some practical ways we can live this out as individuals and as a church?
What might stop us from stepping in to help the fatherless, and how can we overcome those barriers?
Proverbs 31:8-9 urges us to ‘speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.’ How can we be advocates for children without families or stable homes?
How can we offer more than just material support and bring hope and love to the fatherless?
Ephesians 1:5 says that God predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ. How does understanding our spiritual adoption help us care for others?
What role can fostering, adoption, or mentorship play in living out God’s call to care for the fatherless?
What is one step you can take this week to help or support someone who is fatherless or vulnerable?