Week 1: Introduction — The Resolution

1.The book opens by painting a picture of a generation of men who have drifted — absent fathers, passive husbands, spiritually disengaged men. How honestly does that portrait describe men you know, or even yourself at certain seasons of your life?

2.The Resolution itself is a formal, written covenant — not just a good intention. Why do you think the Kendricks chose the language and format of a resolution rather than, say, a set of goals or a to-do list? What does a signed covenant communicate that a casual commitment does not?

3.Read through the full text of The Resolution slowly. Which single line stops you in your tracks — either because it convicts you or because it inspires you? Share it with the group and explain why.

4.The film *Courageous* depicts law enforcement officers who are competent and brave on the job yet passive and disengaged at home. In what areas of your life do you bring your best effort and intentionality — and where do you tend to coast or drift?

5.Joshua declared, 'As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD' (Joshua 24:15). The Kendricks hold this up as the spirit behind the resolution. What would it look like for you to make a similar declaration — not just as words, but as a lifestyle?

6.The introduction suggests that many men are waiting to feel ready or qualified before they step up as leaders. What has been holding you back from making a more intentional commitment to your family and your faith?

7.How does the gospel — the truth that God in Christ has already declared you His son and equipped you by His Spirit — change the way you approach a resolution like this? Is this primarily about your effort, or about something else?