The impact a father has on his children continues through generations as his legacy. In this 4-to-8-week study, you are encouraged to put on the full armor of God and stand firm in your commitment to raising a godly generation. Through scriptural teaching and small group discussions, you will learn to identify distractions that turn your heart from your family and gain the tools to enable a Christ-centered home. Defend three key battlefronts: your heritage, your heart, and your home, to become the faithful father you are called to be.
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Session 1
Heritage of a Father
Your influence as a father has the power to impact a thousand generations through the love and commandments you pass down today. Move beyond the limited roles of the past and become the spiritual representative your family needs—prioritizing your presence and emotional engagement to build a lasting godly heritage.
Session 1a
Honor Your Father
After 15 years of estrangement, Rick Wertz found the strength to reconcile with his father after uncovering the hidden scars left by his father’s service in WWII. This moving testimony illustrates how moving from judgment to honor can heal generational rifts and open the door to a restored relationship. Learn why honoring your father isn’t about his perfection, but about your own heart’s freedom.
Session 2
Heart of a Father
Driven by a fear of poverty, Rick fell into the trap of workaholism, realizing that any “–ism” can pull a father’s heart away from his home. A startling wake-up call about being a stranger to his own son shifted his focus from professional performance to spiritual presence. This section challenges men to stop taking their families for granted and re-establish their priorities in relationship with the Lord.
Session 3
House of a Father
Staying “clean” is far more than hygiene; it is a commitment to a high standard of thoughts, language, and habits. Drawing from Ephesians and Proverbs, this section explores how fathers must maintain discretion and guard their hearts against sexual immorality, greed, and worldly influences. It is a call for men to be a positive influence for the Kingdom rather than being shaped by a world that can drain their “best strength.”
Session 4
A Dad’s Armor
To stand firm against worldly pressures, a father must put on the full Armor of God, replacing the “relative truths” of culture with the absolute truth of Scripture. This section breaks down each piece of spiritual armor—from the breastplate of righteousness to the sword of the Spirit—equipping men to recognize the enemy’s schemes and protect their families through faith and repentance.
