Men's Roles
What is God's will concerning young men?
Leaders/Spiritual Headship
Head of Household
Provider
Protector
Love and Service
Be a father
What is God's will concerning young women?
1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
What is God's design for Marriage?
Children
Marriage is between a.......
Man and Woman
Nevertheless let everyone of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Ephesians 5:33
List characteristics of a man...
Masculine
Systemizes
Logical/Duty driven
Physical Strength
Competitive
Aggressive
List characteristics of a woman....
Nurturer and Gatherer
Feminine
Weaker Vessel
Emotional/Empathizers/Mental Strength
Gentle
Submissive
Lo, ________ are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 127:3
Children
Name, in order, 3 steps that lead to a strong relationship.
1. Friends
2. "like"
3. Love
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
1 Corinthians 11:14
In the Old Testament we read of Abraham's story.
Describe his role as a man.
Father of many nations
Man of Faith: believed the impossible
Obedient: fullfilled what God asked of him. Left his homeland, offered Isaac to the Lord, Journeyed where God led him.
Generous: yielded his right to choose land to his nephew Lot, preferring to live in peace rather than have conflicts within the family.
In the Old Testament we read of Hannah's story.
Describe her story as a woman.
Hannah was barren which caused her great anguish. Her desire was to have children. Through her unwavering faith and fervent prayers, she became a mother to Samuel. She fullfilled her vow, taking Samuel to Shiloh to learn under Eli the priest in the temple. Samuel became a prophet and judge in Israel.
What are the duties of children in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:1-2
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
What is God's design for Marriage?
A family unit
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:27
In the New Testament we read of Paul.
Describe his life as a man and his spiritual impact on the lives around him and even for today.
Zealous- demonstrated intense fervor in his service to God. Dedicated to spreading the gospel.
Courageous- he faced many hardships and faced persecutions throughout his missionary journeys. Displayed immense faith and resilience in the face of challenges.
Sufferer- He had a "thorn in the flesh" which was not clearly defined, but could have been a physical ailment.
Wise-Spiritual and intellectual knowledge. Highly intelligent and had deep knowledge of the scriptures. He used his wisdom and understanding of truth to teach, correct and encourage.
Author- He wrote 13 letters, which is a significant part of the New Testament.
In the New Testament we read of Lydia.
Describe her role in the Bible.
Acts 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
Lydia invited Paul and his companions to stay at her home, demonstrating her generosity and hospitality. She took care of the needs of the apostles.
What did Jesus say about children in the bible?
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
What's the strongest relationship?
threefold chord
Man, Woman, God
Ecclesiastes 4:12
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
1 Corinthians 11:3
In 1 Corinthians 6:9
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind.
Define the word effeminate used in this verse.
Uncertain affinity
Soft
Feminine
Womanly
Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
Define: "help meet"
help: to aide, support or assist
meet: a counter part that is suitable or opposite of a man. Man needs opposite of what he doesn't have.
Parents spiritual duties towards children?
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
What is the only reason the bible gives for divorce?
Matthew 19:9
Fornication/Adultery
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Ephesians 5:22