Fashioned Session Nine: Faithful

The Rock Church: Fenton

Fashioned Session Nine: Faithful

March 1, 2022 • Paula Thorp

In a culture bent on quick gains and instant gratification, the steadfast discipline of faithfulness is often overlooked. However, without faithfulness the giftings we have and the resources we have been given will be squandered. Faithfulness requires we continue forward when no one is looking when it's not glamorous and even when the going gets tough. Join us for session nine as we discuss what faithfulness looks like and how to walk in it.
Verses Used:
2 Peter 1:5 & 6
1 Corinthians 15:58
Hebrews 10:35-39
Proverbs 3:3

Leader Questions:
1. What is faithfulness?
2. In what things are we called to be faithful?
3. When are the times you feel are most difficult to remain faithful?
4. Is there an area of your life that is faltering because of your lack of faithfulness in it?
5. How can we, in our limited power, be faithful?
6. To what end are we faithful? What is the reward we receive for our faithfulness here on earth?

Fashioned Session Nineteen: Influential

May 17, 2022 • Erin Morris • Ezekiel 16:44–47, Ecclesiastes 12:11, Esther 4:8–16, Esther 5:4–8, Esther 7:2–6

Influence grants us great power that can be used either for good or for evil. How can we use the influence God gives us to spur others on to godliness? How can we gain influence in the lives of those we love so we can encourage them to follow Christ more closely? Join us for session nineteen as we examine how to influence well and how we ought to respond when those we love refuse to be influenced toward righteousness. Verses Used: Ezekiel 16:44-45 & 47 Ecclesiastes 12:11 Esther 4:8, 11 & 16 Esther 5:4-8 Esther 7:2-6 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is considering our influence with others so important? 2. How do we improperly use or sinfully grasp for influence? 3. How do we get influence in a godly way? 4. To what end should we use our God given influence? 5. How should we respond toward those who do not want to be influenced toward godliness?

Fashioned Session Eighteen: Love Your Children

May 10, 2022 • Paula Thorp

The Bible has a high regard for children and we should reflect this same view to all children we encounter whether they are our own or someone else's. We should be actively involved in displaying the love of Christ to children and training them in godliness. Join us for session eighteen as we discover what we are called to and how we can fulfill our roles well. Verses Used: Psalm 127:3-5 Proverbs 27:23 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:17 Discussion Questions: How does the Biblical view of children differ from that of the world and what value does the Bible place on children? What things are involved in shepherding children well? How are we called to love our children and when you do find it most difficult to be loving? Is there anything that hinders your ability to love well? What is our responsibility in training our children, both in disciplining them and training them up to know the Lord? When we provide discipline, what is our motivation for doing so and what should be our attitude in moments of discipline?

Fashioned Session Seventeen: Love Your Husband

May 3, 2022 • Angela McAlister

Love your husband. It seems a very straightforward command but encompasses so many things. If we are to love our husbands well we must love them sacrificially as Christ loves us. Join us for session seventeen as we study how to demonstrate respect and love for our husbands even in challenging situations. Verses Used: Titus 2:3-5 John 15:12-13 Ephesians 5:22-33 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 Ephesians 5:32 Proverbs 31:10-12 Discussion Questions: 1. How does Biblical love differ from the world’s view of love and what does it mean to love sacrificially like Christ did in John 15:12-13? How can we apply this verse to loving our husbands? 2. In what ways are you a helper to your husband? Do you seek ways to be blessing to him? How so? 3. How do you show respect to your husband? What things do you do that are disrespectful to your husband? 4. Why is intimacy important to marriage? 5. When marriage is hard how and why should we continue to demonstrate love to our husbands?