Lesson 8: Bringing People into God's Presence
Lesson 5: Family Systems, Breaking Generational Patterns
March 30, 2023
Family Systems, Breaking Generational Patterns Questions 1) Using Abraham’s life story found in Genesis starting at chapter 12 - 25, what adverse generational processes did he and his family’s dynamics set into motion? 2) Continuing with Abraham children, specifically his two sons, Isaac born of Sarah, and Ishmael born of Hagar (Genesis 21), what do you see brewing that will impact this family in the future, and why? 3) What is a transitional family member? And why are they so important? 4) What are some ways to break dysfunctional family dynamics? Recommended Resources 1) Spiritual Warfare, Tony Evans. 2) The Fight for Family: Defeating Generational Dysfunction, Finding Generational Freedom, Francie, Willis. 3) Article, http://ucg.org / Good News / Can You Break the Cycle of Generational Dysfunction? 4) Secrets of Your Family Tree: Healing for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, William Henry Cloud, John Townsend, Earl Henslin, Alice Brawand, Dave Carder.
Lesson 4: Helping Others Find Significance
March 9, 2023
Questions 1) Are you able to describe the difference between self-worth and God’s worth? 2) Why is this distinction important when you are navigating difficult life circumstances? 3) Do you believe that there are root causes to dysfunctions such as difficult behavioral patterns in relating to other. 4) What about emotional wounds, reoccurring thoughts that bring about guilt or shame or why does one have difficulty in believing God’s position about who you are – do you believe these also have root causes? Recommended Resources 1) The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes, Robert McGee. 2) Enough: Silencing the Lies that Steal Your Confidence, Sharon Jaynes.