If you’re a dad, you don’t need anyone to tell you about the ups and downs of fatherhood. You know firsthand that rollercoaster feeling where incredible joys intersect with deep discouragement.
Thankfully, God understands too. That’s why He’s given us His Word as a road map. And He’s also provided additional help in the form of discipleship Bible studies that can teach you what He says and how it should look in your life. If you’re wrestling with something related to fatherhood, a discipleship Bible study can help light your path.
Bible Studies Help
Let’s be honest; a quick internet search will reveal dozens of great discipleship studies for fathers. Some of them can be done in a group, while others are designed for personal study. Christian publishers recognize that dads need help, and they do their best to meet guys where they’re living.
Since you’re visiting this site, you probably have a sense that Manhood Journey can offer those kinds of solutions for your life. Well, that’s our goal. We have a passion for helping men become all God created them to be. And we’ve developed an ever-growing line of resources to fulfill that calling.
That’s why we offer, in partnership with our friends at YouVersion, a series of discipleship Bible studies for fathers.
Seven Bible Studies You Can Start—Right Now
One of the most important things about picking out a discipleship Bible study is figuring out exactly what you need. Of course, some discipleship studies for dads are one-size-fits-all, and that’s great. But sometimes you need help in one particular area.
In the list below, I’m connecting you with Bible studies that address various seasons of a guy’s life. The list isn’t exhaustive by any stretch of the imagination, but chances are, at least one of these topics will resonate with your heart. From there, you can use the list as a springboard for tackling more discipleship Bible studies.
1) Survival Gear for Dads
As a dad, you know how exhausting the road can be. Sometimes, you’re just trying to keep your head above water. The discipleship Bible study Survival Gear for Dads is a seven-day plan that provides the encouragement you need to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
2) 10 Challenges Every Dad Must Conquer
At times, dads feel like their own worst enemies. We just can’t get out of our own way because the challenges feel overwhelming. For men committed to becoming “mountain movers,” 10 Challenges Every Dad Must Conquer helps you name the issues in your life and gives you practical, biblical advice for bringing those mountains down to size.
3) Anger Free Dad
Anger can be a devastating thing. Almost without warning, the smallest (and most innocent) act or comment can ignite an explosion that levels all the positive steps you’ve tried to take as a dad. If you’re tired of letting your temper get the best of you, Anger Free Dad is a discipleship Bible study that can change your life—and transform your family.
4) Becoming a Praying Father
Prayer is a must for growing believers, but it also can be hard to integrate into our busy lives. Over the course of eight days, the discipleship Bible study Becoming a Praying Father introduces you to what prayer is all about and offers solid guidance for upping your game as a father by regularly connecting with your heavenly Father.
5) Becoming a Battle Ready Father
You may have noticed that the institution of fatherhood is under attack in many areas. What you may not realize is that this is simply a sign of a deeper spiritual battle. Becoming a Battle Ready Father is a discipleship study that challenges guys to suit up and get into the fight. It’s an eight-day adventure into learning how to take a stand for biblical manhood.
6) More Than The Score
If you’re like me, you might be tempted to use a self-made scorecard to judge your effectiveness as a dad. Like a sports team trying to put as many points on the board as possible, you’re going through life looking for ways to do just a little bit more. Using a sports theme, the discipleship Bible study More Than the Score reminds guys that the fatherhood game is never won by frenetic action. You become a winner with your kids when you slow down and intentionally invest in their lives.
7) 6 Biblical Traits of a Godly Dad
Honestly, many guys struggle to be a godly dad because they don’t know what a godly dad looks like. Many have never had a role model to follow, and others are convinced the guy looking back at them in the mirror is a lost cause. If that’s you, don’t give up hope. The discipleship Bible study 6 Biblical Traits of a Godly Dad is an eight-day primer on what God expects from dads and how you can weave His character into your daily life.
What Does This Mean for Your Fatherhood?
Obviously, working through all these options will keep you busy for a while. If you happen to miss a day or two, don’t get discouraged. You can pick up where you left off and keep hearing from God and adjusting your definition of being a dad to His plans.
You also can find links to more Manhood Journey discipleship studies on our website, as well as digging deeper into what’s offered by YouVersion. The important thing is that you continue to be a lifelong learner in the area of fatherhood. It’s a never-ending challenge, so you’ll always have more to learn—and a good discipleship Bible study is a great tool for your toolbox.
Not sure where you’re headed as a Godly Father? Take the Godly Dad Quiz to see now.
