Part 22: God’s Loving Discipline
Message
1. God’s Discipline Reminds Us We are His Children. (vv. 4-8)
- Discipline is a Family Trait.
- Punishment is about retribution - paying back a wrong.
- Discipline is about formation - shaping what is wrong into something right.
2. God’s Discipline Has Purpose. (vv. 9-11)
- God is not reactionary - He is intentional
- He doesn’t discipline in a huff.
- He doesn’t throw heavenly lightning bolts in frustration.
- He’s not punishing us because he lost his temper.
3. God’s Discipline Trains Us to Walk in Strength, Not Shame. (vv. 12-13)
Application:
- Don’t despise God’s discipline - trust it.
- Invite others into your growth journey.
- Cultivate holiness, not just happiness.
- Parents, model loving discipline.
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us for a special Father’s Day message. Invite a friend. See you next week!
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MEMBER MEETING: June 22nd, 12pm to 2pm. Lunch will be served. If you are a member please register through the event in the church calendar on our website or in the church app.
YOUTH CONNECT: Tonight at the Webb’s house.
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE: Baby bottle drive wraps up next week to help fund the Osceola Pregnancy Center. Grab a bottle and fill it up. Make sure you bring them back next week! Let’s work hard to bless the Pregnancy Center.
FOOD PANTRY: Our church will be providing a team to distribute food for the elderly and those needing food. This is provided by Southeastern Food bank. Training: Wednesday, June 18 at 10:00am we will go for evangelism training. Distribution: Wednesday, June 25 from 10-12 we will be distributing the food. Write “Food Pantry” on a connection card and please jump in and be the hands and feet of Jesus.
KIDS CONNECT: Kids Connect training TODAY from 12 to 2pm. If you are a Kids Connect volunteer, please plan on attending! Lunch will be provided.
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