At Central Baptist Church, Pastor David just completed a tripartite sermon on what the Bible considers true manhood: Leadership, Love and Learning. This sermon is part of a larger series titled "God's Word on Relationships" I honestly was afraid when the series started that there would be too much emphasis on how women should yield to men's authority, but my fears were (mostly) unsubstantiated.
I thought it would be good to share the sermon notes so you could explore what the Bible says about manhood. All credit goes to Pastor David for his great sermons.
Ephesians 5:22-24; Genesis 1-3, etc
Introduction
The husband is to be a leader.
The husband is to be a lover.
Why is it necessary for God to command husbands to love their wives?
Answer: God has different roles for them!
Why are wives commanded to submit to their husbands?
Answer: God has different roles for them!
Ten Points on Why Biblical Manhood involves Leadership
-Husbands follow Christ Jesus' leadership. (Ephesians 5:23)
Men and women are equal creations of God, both bearing His image.
Men and women are equal creations of God, both bearing His image.
-God has roles in the Trinity. (1 Corinthians 11:3)
-God named humanity "man". (Genesis 1:26-27)
Naming someone or something was considered an exercise of authority in the Ancient Near East.
Naming someone or something was considered an exercise of authority in the Ancient Near East.
-Man named the woman. (Genesis 2:23)
-Woman was taken from man. (Genesis 2:23)
-God made man first. (Genesis 2:21; 1 Timothy 2:12-13)
-God made woman as man's help-mate. (Genesis 2:15-25)
-God held the man responsible. (Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:8-11)
-Adam was the head of the human race. (1 Corinthians 15; Romans 5)
-The curse attacked the roles. (Genesis 3:16-20; Genesis 4:7)
Conclusion
Men, God designed you to lead!
Biblical Leadership: Being a servant and slave of others, even to the point of giving up your life for their good.
What can you do to pursue and promote biblical manhood?
1 Timothy 3, Titus 1
Ephesians 5:25-33
Introduction
Leading is not ruling with an iron fist or self-will.
Biblical Leadership involves love!
A man's role includes responsibilities that are primarily masculine.
The central command by God is: Husband, love your wife!
Christ Jesus' love is seen and shown through his death.
Jesus acted voluntarily with self -sacrifice.
Biblical Manhood includes Sacrificial Love (Ephesians 5:25)
Both men and women are commanded in John 13:34 and John 15:12 to love one another as Jesus loved His people.
However, God singles out husbands to observe this special definition of love and what it looks like.
"Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh [or embittered] against them." Colossians 3:19
Biblical Manhood includes Sanctifiying Love (Ephesians 5:26-27)
The primary needs a man should sacrifice to meet are spiritual.
Biblical love sacrifices for the purpose of advancing others' holiness.
Biblical Manhood includes Supplying Love (Ephesians 5:28-31)
The husband is the primary protector and provider for his family.
A masculine love is a supplying love that provides what others need.
The word for "feeds" can mean to nourish or it can refer to bringing up children.
The word for "cares" means the protection that is associated with a man's role.
Provision is primarily men's responsibility.
Biblical Manhood includes Symbolic Loves (Ephesians 5:32-33)
The mystery that is shown in a biblically Christian marriage is that of Christ and the Church.
Conclusion
The way you love tells something about the God that you serve!
1 Peter 3:7
Introduction
Three areas of biblical manhood: leadership, loving, and learning.
Men need to be learners, to be ever growing in knowledge.
The Priority of Being a Learner
"According to knowledge" is translated "in an understanding way" or "with understanding or consideration."
What kind of knowledge is being talked about?
Knowing how to lead!
Men need to be students of God's Word.
What kind of knowledge is being talked about?
A man must understand his wife!
A good leader listens to input of those he leads.
A husband and wife look to Christ Jesus as the example. (1 Peter 2:21-25)
To lead well you must know the people you are leading.
A good leader asks questions and listens to those he leads.
What kind of knowledge is being talked about?
A learner is listener!
"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." (Proverbs 20:5)
What kind of knowledge is being talked about?
Communication is not only listening; it involves speaking!
Faithful communication involves trust and it builds trust.
The Partnership of Being a Learner
A biblical man affirms and appreciates those around him.
The Protection of Being a Learner
"…so that nothing will hinder your prayers."
"If I had cherished sin [wickedness] in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." (Psalm 66:18)
Conclusion
Learn to lead, love, and understand and communicate with your wives.
Seek to become better at relating to others.
I plan to post the series on biblical womanhood when its completed about a month from now.
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