1. “So I sought for a man among them…but I found no one.” (Ezekiel 22:30) “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places If you can find a man, If there is anyone who executes judgment, Who seeks the truth, And I will pardon her.” (Jeremiah 5:1) “I Sought for a Man”

2. God is looking for godly men in a godless world! You can be God’s man in today’s world! Titus 2:1-2, 6-8 2

3. World’s View of a “Real” Man “Legal age” (1 Kgs. 12:6-8)“Legal age” (1 Kgs. 12:6-8) Strength (Psa. 71:9; Prov. 20:29)Strength (Psa. 71:9; Prov. 20:29) Wealthy (Lk. 12:15; cf. 9:58)Wealthy (Lk. 12:15; cf. 9:58) Machismo (Prov. 21:4; 16:18)Machismo (Prov. 21:4; 16:18) 3

4. “Show Thyself a Man” 1 Kings 2:1-4 Strong in faith (2:2); Josh. 1:6, 7, 9; 1 Cor. 16:13 (2 Pet. 1:5); Eph. 6:16Strong in faith (2:2); Josh. 1:6, 7, 9; 1 Cor. 16:13 (2 Pet. 1:5); Eph. 6:16 Obedient (2:3); 2 Tim. 3:16-17Obedient (2:3); 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Responsible (2:3); 1 Cor. 4:1-2Responsible (2:3); 1 Cor. 4:1-2 Honorable (2:4); Matt. 22:37; Psa. 51: 10Honorable (2:4); Matt. 22:37; Psa. 51: 10 4

5. God is Looking for Real Men Jeremiah 5:1; Isaiah 66:1-2 Just & fair (Jer. 5:1)Just & fair (Jer. 5:1) –Toward his wife – 1 Pet. 3:5-7 –Toward his children – Col. 3:21 –Toward his word – Psa. 15:4-5 Seeks truth (Jer. 5:1)Seeks truth (Jer. 5:1) –Shuns evil, pursues good – 1 Tim. 6:11-12 –Conforms to truth – 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2:15 5

6. God is Looking for Real Men Jeremiah 5:1; Isaiah 66:1-2 Blessing to others (Jer. 5:1)Blessing to others (Jer. 5:1) –Welfare of others – Gal. 6:1-2 –Example & influence – 1 Pet. 2:11-12 Trusts God, not himself (Isa.66:1-2)Trusts God, not himself (Isa.66:1-2) –Humble & merciful heart – Micah 6:6-8 –Lives before Almighty God – Psa. 8:4, 9 (Job 40:1-5; 42:1-6) 6

7. “I sought for a man” Ezekiel 22:30 No man has not sinned in these matters at some time in his life – 1 Kgs. 8:46No man has not sinned in these matters at some time in his life – 1 Kgs. 8:46 –Not an excuse, but an opportunity to improve God forgives; Men must show Him reverence – Psa. 130:3-4God forgives; Men must show Him reverence – Psa. 130:3-4 Whose man will you be? 7