Who's Your Daddy
Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Jr. on June 15, 2025
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the themes from the sermon:
Day 1: Adopted into God's Family
Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Devotional: Today's passage reminds us of our incredible adoption into God's family. Just as earthly adoption grants full rights and privileges to the adopted child, our spiritual adoption makes us heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Reflect on what it means to be able to call God "Abba, Father." How does this intimate relationship change your perspective on your identity and worth? Consider how you can live today as a beloved child of God, fully embracing your divine inheritance and walking in the confidence of His love.
Day 2: The Father's Discipline
Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11
Devotional: God's discipline, like that of a loving father, is for our benefit and growth. While it may not feel pleasant in the moment, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace. Think about times in your life when you've experienced God's correction. How has it shaped your character and faith? Today, be open to God's guiding hand in your life, trusting that even difficult experiences can be used for your spiritual development. Ask God for the strength to endure and learn from His loving discipline.
Day 3: The Good Father's Gifts
Reading: Matthew 7:7-11
Devotional: Jesus teaches us about the generous nature of our Heavenly Father, comparing Him to earthly fathers who give good gifts to their children. If imperfect human parents know how to give good things, how much more will our perfect Heavenly Father provide for us? Reflect on the good gifts God has given you - both material and spiritual. How can you cultivate a heart of gratitude for His provision? Consider how you can reflect God's generosity in your interactions with others today.
Day 4: God's Fatherly Presence in Suffering
Reading: Psalm 68:4-6
Devotional: This Psalm reveals God as a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Even in our darkest moments, when we feel abandoned or alone, God is present. He sees our pain and stands ready to comfort and protect us. Think about times in your life when you've felt God's presence during difficult circumstances. How can you reach out to those who might be feeling fatherless or abandoned today? Ask God to use you as an instrument of His fatherly love to others who are hurting.
Day 5: Reflecting the Father's Love
Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Devotional: John marvels at the lavish love the Father has given us, calling us His children. This identity as God's children should transform how we live and relate to others. As you reflect on being called a child of God, consider how this truth should impact your daily life. How can you better reflect your Heavenly Father's character in your interactions today? Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you live in a way that honors your divine adoption and shows others the love of the Father.
Day 1: Adopted into God's Family
Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Devotional: Today's passage reminds us of our incredible adoption into God's family. Just as earthly adoption grants full rights and privileges to the adopted child, our spiritual adoption makes us heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Reflect on what it means to be able to call God "Abba, Father." How does this intimate relationship change your perspective on your identity and worth? Consider how you can live today as a beloved child of God, fully embracing your divine inheritance and walking in the confidence of His love.
Day 2: The Father's Discipline
Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11
Devotional: God's discipline, like that of a loving father, is for our benefit and growth. While it may not feel pleasant in the moment, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace. Think about times in your life when you've experienced God's correction. How has it shaped your character and faith? Today, be open to God's guiding hand in your life, trusting that even difficult experiences can be used for your spiritual development. Ask God for the strength to endure and learn from His loving discipline.
Day 3: The Good Father's Gifts
Reading: Matthew 7:7-11
Devotional: Jesus teaches us about the generous nature of our Heavenly Father, comparing Him to earthly fathers who give good gifts to their children. If imperfect human parents know how to give good things, how much more will our perfect Heavenly Father provide for us? Reflect on the good gifts God has given you - both material and spiritual. How can you cultivate a heart of gratitude for His provision? Consider how you can reflect God's generosity in your interactions with others today.
Day 4: God's Fatherly Presence in Suffering
Reading: Psalm 68:4-6
Devotional: This Psalm reveals God as a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Even in our darkest moments, when we feel abandoned or alone, God is present. He sees our pain and stands ready to comfort and protect us. Think about times in your life when you've felt God's presence during difficult circumstances. How can you reach out to those who might be feeling fatherless or abandoned today? Ask God to use you as an instrument of His fatherly love to others who are hurting.
Day 5: Reflecting the Father's Love
Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Devotional: John marvels at the lavish love the Father has given us, calling us His children. This identity as God's children should transform how we live and relate to others. As you reflect on being called a child of God, consider how this truth should impact your daily life. How can you better reflect your Heavenly Father's character in your interactions today? Pray for the Holy Spirit to help you live in a way that honors your divine adoption and shows others the love of the Father.
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