-21I. He challenges you out of your comfort zone.1 Corinthians 4:14-15I’m not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children. For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.II. He corrects you when you get off track.1 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore I urge you to imitate me. This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you about my ways in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere in every church.III. He calls out your sass.1 Corinthians 4:18-21Now some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk, but the power of those who are arrogant. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. What do you want? Should I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?Next Steps: Believe: I surrender my heart to God the Father today. Become: I want to show God’s heart to someone this week.Be Sent: I will invite someone to sit with me next Sunday.Discussion Questions: What do you most remember about your dad?  How has your dad’s guidance shaped your faith?What specific teachings did your dad instill in you that impact your worldview today?In what ways did your dad’s actions reflect his faith, and how did that influence you?Can you recall a moment when your dad’s support helped you through a spiritual challenge?Do you see your dad’s influence on how you live out your faith today?Pray for the Holy Spirit to allow us to demonstrate humility this week.