Gateway Church – London, Ontario

STEP UP (Courage)

• Confidence – Joshua 1:13
• Obedience – Joshua 1:7
• Unity – Joshua 1:5
• Repentance – Joshua 1:6
• Affirmation – Joshua 1:9
• Goodness - Joshua 1:4
• Envision – Joshua 1:8

STEP OUT (Obedience)

• It is an act of faith: Hebrews 11:30, James 2:14,17
• It is characteristic of a follower of Jesus: Matthew 7: 21 & Matthew 28:19-20
• It shows that we have come to know Jesus: 1 John 3:4
• It is a mark of true love for Christ: John 14:15, 21, 23 & 24
• It is key to living in the love of Christ: John 15:10, 1 John 2:5
• It is a gateway to God’s blessing: Luke 11:28, 1 John 3:21-22

STEP IN (Commitment)

• The step of dedication: When our fathers reflect dedication, as children we grow to mirror commitment. Joshua 23:6-11
• The step of direction: When our fathers provide direction, as children we grow to discover our purpose. Joshua 23: 4-5
• The step of discipline: When our fathers live disciplined, as children we learn to exercise self-control. Joshua 23:6
• The step of dignity: When our fathers stand with dignity, as children we see ourselves with self-worth. Joshua 23:7-8/li>
• The step of dependence: When our fathers walk in dependence, as children we learn to trust. Joshua 24:13-14
• The step of destiny: When our fathers move forward with a sense of destiny, as children we are released to discover our future.Joshua 24:15-18

STEP BACK (Vision)

• Stepping back helps us to have vision: Hebrews 11
• Stepping back allows us to have the right perspective: Colossians 3:1-2
• Stepping back gives us the opportunity to understand: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16
• Stepping back enables us to remember that the Lord is God: Ephesians 2:12-13 & Revelation 3:3