1. When you think about the way you were raised or what you may have learned about God as a child, what comes to mind when you think about God as your Heavenly Father? 2. As Jordan was describing the Four Common Areas of Father-Woundedness (Reference community guide for brief overview), which ones stood out to you? Why? How can Jesus as your Everlasting Father fill the father-wounds in your life? 3. Pastor Jonathon Edwards said “Stop viewing your heavenly father through the lens of your earthly. Evaluate your earthly father through the lens of your heavenly one.” In your own words, what does that look like practically? 4. If you’re a dad, share an application from the message today that you can practice this week. Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

1. Jesus is our example and demonstrates what true, complete submission to the Father looks like. However, following his example isn’t always easy. What area of your life do you have the most trouble submitting? And why? 2. Westin & Jensen explained three reasons we have a hard time submitting and coming under God’s mission, which of the three resonates most with you? How can you overcome these challenges? 3. Phil 2:8 says that Jesus humbled himself in obedience to God. What does it look like to live a life of humble obedience without a personal agenda? How do you know when you are living within God’s vision and mission for your life? Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

1. God calls Jesus our Wonderful Counselor. In Hebrew, Wonderful Counselor roughly translates to “a guide whose goodness goes beyond words.” Jordan stated that to approach our Wonderful Counselor: We Have to Be Completely Honest with Him. We Have to Want to Be Healed. We Have to Do Whatever He Says. a. In thinking about the “3 Ways to Approach Our Wonderful Counselor”, which one stands out to you the most? 2. What does it mean to you that Jesus sympathizes with your weaknesses and pains? 3. Jordan asked, “Are you ready to do what Jesus says?” Jesus is our guide, and He will lead us by His Word and His Spirit. Do you trust Him enough to let Him call the shots? What does it look like for you to trust and do what Jesus says? Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org