Immeasurably More: For Our Families (Week 5)

Preacher: Daniel Erasmus

Worship Song Suggestion:
Primary: The Blessing – Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Alternative: Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin

Check-In:
Start by connecting as a group:

• When you think of “family,” what’s one word or feeling that comes to mind?
• What is one thing you are grateful for about your family (past or present)?

High Level Sermon Summary:
This message reminded us that God has immeasurably more for our families, even though:

• Families are complex
• Families are imperfect
• And many of us carry pain, pressure, or responsibility in family relationships

The Bible shows that:

• Family was God’s idea (Genesis 1–2)
• Sin broke what God designed
• But Jesus redeems what sin broke

Because of Jesus:

• There may be no perfect family
• But there can be a redeemed family

The message then highlighted four key choices that help shape a healthy and God honouring family:

1. We choose to be a God-first family
   Putting Jesus first in priorities, decisions, and daily life
2. We choose to be an intentionally formed family
   Family health doesn’t happen accidentally—it requires intentional investment
   (Time, Touch, Talk, Traditions, Testimony)
3. We choose to be a grace-filled family
   Extending forgiveness, patience, and grace to one another
4. We choose to be a generationally focused family
   Living with legacy in mind and trusting God for what we cannot yet see

Ultimately, the message emphasised:
You may not be able to change the past, but by God’s grace you can choose what happens next.

Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 3:20–21 – God is able to do immeasurably more
• Matthew 19:4–5 – God’s design for family
• Genesis 2:18 – Created for relationship
• Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my household…”
• Matthew 6:33 – Seek first His kingdom
• Ephesians 5:15–16 – Live wisely and make the most of every opportunity
• Matthew 10:8 – Freely received, freely give
• Galatians 6:9 – Don’t grow weary in doing good
• Psalm 128 – A picture of flourishing family life

Discussion Questions:

1. God-First Foundation
   Joshua says, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
   • What does being a God first family practically look like in everyday life?
2. Intentional Over Accidental
   Families don’t drift toward health—we have to be intentional.
   • Which of the “5 Ts” (Time, Touch, Talk, Traditions, Testimony) feels strongest in your family?
   • Which one needs the most attention right now?
3. Grace in Relationships
   Grace often starts when someone chooses to go first.
   • Why is showing grace hardest within family relationships?
   • What could “going first” look like for you right now?
4. Generational Perspective
   The message encouraged us not to give up and to think beyond today.
   • What kind of legacy do you want your life (and family) to leave?

Prayer Pointers:
Spend time praying intentionally:

• Healing: Pray for broken or strained family relationships
• Alignment: Ask God to help your family put Him first
• Grace: Pray for hearts that forgive and extend grace quickly
• Intentionality: Ask for wisdom to invest in what really matters
• Next Generation: Pray for children, future generations, and legacy

You can close with this declaration:
“Jesus, You are Lord over our families. Heal what is broken, strengthen what is weak, and lead us into the immeasurably more You have for us.”