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Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION Wow! Can you believe it? We are already at year three. We have covered many miles together. My appeal is simple: finish well! And may God make you into a disciple-maker for the Kingdom.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION REVIEW OF THE FIRST TWO YEARS Personal Evaluation You are of the way through the three-year program. Can you see any in your life? How can you this year to ensure more obvious results for the upcoming year? Do you want more results? two-thirds differences intensify obvious

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two and priorities Once again, let’s review our . How will you keep Him in all you do? Time-management priorities first

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two Decision- and the of God Do you honestly all your decisions to be in His will? How much do you see Him in your decision-making? making will desire Discuss

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two The and judging James says the tongue cannot be . How are you making an in this direction? tongue tamed effort

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two Leaving your love from Jesus is a concern we all share. Did you drift this ? Do you need to to begin the new year? first Drifting summer repent

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two and giving Most Christians do not much to the cause of Christ. How would you rate your ? Are your under control? Finances give giving finances

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two Evaluation How seriously do you take evaluation? Are you to being what God wants you to be? Healthy personal committed

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two and The last person to recognize that he is is the one being deceived. How do you yourself in this area? Deception discernment deceived protect

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two Learning to alone How willing are you to stand alone, even if you are truly alone? Are you willing to speak up for the ? stand Discuss truth

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two How to   Many men are failing in this area. You will be , but you cannot fall in this sin. The are monumental. avoid adultery tempted consequences

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two   What do you ?     Are you convinced that you understand what you must and ought to have?      What is the difference between , , and ? Values value values absolutes preferences convictions

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two   Depression is a real today.     What is one practical way to avoid depression, and stress? Depression issue burnout

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two   Another word for slothfulness is .    Are lazy? Do you care? What are you to do about it? Slothfulness laziness you Discuss willing

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two   Discipleship is Jesus’ last .    What God has invested in you must not fall on uncommitted hearts and end up not being passed on to others. Who are you ? Discipleship command discipling

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two Nehemiah   Nehemiah, a leader    Read through the book of Nehemiah periodically to gather insights on being an leader for Christ. You are going to lead—why not lead ? Nehemiah great effective well

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two   Here are two books about being a man of God.    Does anyone believe you are a of God? 1 and 2 Timothy New Testament man

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION A Review of Year Two We are living in a world where integrity means .    Do you really ? What limit would you be willing to go to be a man of ? Integrity nothing care integrity

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FINAL YEAR Encouragement Congratulations for being for two years to this men’s discipleship class. You have memorized over and have attended 34 evenings of classes designed to make you a of the Lord. This is quite an accomplishment, and we want to the Lord for getting you through these . faithful 100 verses disciple praise classes

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION Challenge Allow me to give a few words to you. Two years of accomplishment is certainly worth noting, but it is not the line. There is still a year ahead, and we want you to ask yourself how do you plan to . Second Timothy 4 discusses Paul and well. What are you willing to make for your final year to finish well? challenge finish finish finishing commitments

Men With a Mission 3 Session 1 - VISION Challenge What are you willing to do after ? We offer We want you to others The purpose of this class is : Your maturity Your willingness to practice 2 Timothy 2:2 ? graduation Men with a Mission 4 train two-fold Will you

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR There is rarely a week that goes in which I am not asked, “What does a pastor do, anyway?” Great question. In this section, maybe we can help answer this puzzling and thought-provoking question.

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Does a pastor have to face the cares of life like the average person? Yes Does God help pastors more than He helps the average person? No Does a pastor’s marriage and family come easier? No, it’s actually harder because they are on the front lines. Is a pastor closer to God than an average person can get? Shouldn’t be!

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Does a pastor struggle with sin like we do? Yes Is a pastor and his family invited out all the time? No Are people always at the pastor’s house and calling on him? No Is a pastor’s salary commensurate with others in professional fields? No

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Should a pastor stay at a church for a long time? Discuss Is it easy being a pastor’s wife? No

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR List the passages in the New Testament that most clearly describe the role of a pastor. Acts 15 Decide doctrinal issues Acts 20:28-31 Oversee Ephesians 4:11-16 Equip 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Teach 1 Timothy 4:14 Ordain elders Titus 1:9 Exhort James 5:14-15 Pray (Acts 6:4) 1 Peter 5:2 Rule (Heb 13:7, 17) 1 Peter 5:3 Serve

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR List ten priorities of a pastor, in their order. Preach the Word Serve Equip others Rule Exhort Oversee Be an example Administer/Vision Pray Counsel Protect

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR How to Minister to the Pastor  Acts 17:11 Receive the Word and search Scripture daily 1 Corinthians 11:1 Follow them 1 Corinthians 16:10 Don’t put fear on him Ephesians 4:11-16 Be teachable Ephesians 4:29 Edify with speech

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Know them, esteem them, be at peace among yourselves. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for him 1 Timothy 5:17 Pay them 1 Timothy 5:19 Don’t receive an accusation without ample evidence Hebrews 13:17 Obey them

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR How to pray for the pastor—pray these specific prayers Proverbs 3:5-6 That in all ways he would acknowledge God Romans 15:30 In general Romans 15:31 Profitable ministry Romans 15:32 Joy and refreshment 1 Corinthians 15:58 Re: labor in the Lord Ephesians 5:21ff Re: family 2 Timothy 2:14-21 To be diligent

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR 1 Timothy 3 Titus 1 Above reproach (v. 2) Above reproach (v. 6) The husband of one wife (v. 2) The husband of one wife (v. 6) Temperate (v. 2) Self-controlled (v. 8) Prudent (v. 2) Sensible (v. 8) Respectable (v. 2) Hospitable (v. 2) Hospitable (v. 8) Able to teach (v. 2) Able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict (v. 9)

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR 1 Timothy 3 Titus 1 Not addicted to wine (v. 3) Not addicted to wine (v. 7) Not pugnacious (v. 3) Not pugnacious (v. 7) Gentle (v. 3) Uncontentious (v. 3) Free from the love of money (v. 3) Not fond of sordid gain (v. 7) Ruling his household well (v. 4) Above reproach as God’s steward (v. 7)

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR 1 Timothy 3 Titus 1 Having children under control with dignity (v. 4) Having children who are not accused of dissipation or rebellion (v. 6) Not a new convert (v. 6) Of good reputation outside the church (v. 7) Not self-willed (v. 7) Not quick-tempered (v. 7) Loving what is good (v. 8) Just (v. 8) Devout (v. 8)

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR What Is An Elder?   Bishop - overseer (1 Tim 3) Pastor - all other times “shepherd” (Eph 4:11) Elder - 1 Timothy 5:17 elders (1 Pet 5:1-2) shepherd oversight elders (Acts 20:17) overseers (Acts 20:28) shepherd (Acts 20:28) Two times refers to Christ (cf. 1 Pet 2:25)

Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR What Is An Elder?   Bishop – This is a title. It says what he does. Elder – It says who he is. Pastor – That’s his heart So an elder/pastor/bishop is one who lovingly oversees the flock with strong Godly leadership.

Decide Doctrinal Issues/Church Policy Men With a Mission 3 Session 2 THE ROLE OF THE PASTOR FUNCTIONS OF AN ELDER Teach Protect Eph 4:11 1 Tim 3:2 1 Tim 5:17 Titus 1:9 Heb 13:17 Acts 20:28-31 Titus 1:9-14 Heb 13:7 Build Relationships Exhort John 10 (unity) Titus 1:9 Represent Pray Acts 20:17 Decide Doctrinal Issues/Church Policy Be an Example, Care 1 Pet 5:1-4 Acts 15 Acts 16:4 Rule Equip 1 Pet 5:2-3 1 Tim 3:1, 5, 5:17 Heb 13:7, 17, 24 Eph 4:11-16 Mt 28:18-20 Ordain Others Serve 1 Peter 5:3 Matt 10:42-45 Titus 1:7 1 Tim 4:14

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE One of the unfortunate things in the church today is the general loss of excellence. What has happened to doing all things to His glory? We will try to address this needy area.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE THINKING THROUGH EXCELLENCE  Definitions: Secular  The state of possessing good qualities in an unusual or eminent degree; the state of excelling in anything.1 Biblical  All that God is and does—mirrored particularly in the person of Christ. 1 (Foundation for American Christian Education 1967)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE List ten things that were done with excellence. 1. creation 2. the Law—expose man’s lost condition 3. the tabernacle 4. the Ark of the Covenant 5. Heaven 6. the Bible 7. redemption 8. prophecy—foreshadowing His coming 9. incarnation 10. Judgment Day

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE LOOKING AT THE SCRIPTURES ON EXCELLENCE  What do these verses say about God and excellence?   Exodus 15:7 – God could only be excellent Deuteronomy 33:26 – no one like Him Job 13:11 – does His excellence cause me to fear Job 37:23 – excellent in power Psalms 8:1, 9 – excellent in His name Psalms 36:7 – excellent in loving kindness Psalms 148:13 – His name alone is excellent Psalms 150:2 – excellent greatness Isaiah 12:5 – He has done excellent things Isaiah 35:2 – excellency can be seen

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE List the 14 New Testament references on excellence. Draw a principle from each. Luke 1:3 excellent Acts 23:26 excellent Romans 2:18 excellent 1 Corinthians 2:1 excellency 1 Corinthians 12:31 excellent 1 Corinthians 14:12 excel 2 Corinthians 3:10 excelleth

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE List the 14 New Testament references on excellence. Draw a principle from each. 2 Corinthians 4:7 excellency Philippians 1:10 excellent Philippians 3:8 excellency Hebrews 1:4 excellent Hebrews 8:6 excellent Hebrews 11:4 excellent 2 Peter 1:17 excellent

Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Do you tend to do things with excellence for the Lord? Why or why not? Discuss What are the things that often rob us of doing things excellently? laziness lack of desire to be like Him priorities selfishness

Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words Old Testament Esther 1:4 honor, glory Job 37:23 abundant Psalms 8:1, 9 splendid, valiant Psalm 36:7 (KJV) worthy, precious Psalm 141:5 head, chief Psalm 148:13 (KJV) exalted Psalm 150:2 great, magnificent Proverbs 8:6 leaders, principals

Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) Old Testament (cont’d) Proverbs 12:26 surpassing Proverbs 17:27 (KJV) cool, cold Proverbs 22:20 principal things Song of Solomon 5:15 chosen Isaiah 4:2 excellent Isaiah 12:5 excellent, majestic Ezekiel 16:7 (KJV) about to ornament Daniel 4:36 King of Kings

Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) New Testament (cont’d) Luke 1:3 mightiest, noblest 1 Corinthians 2:1 pre-eminence 1 Corinthians 14:12 abundance, exceed 2 Corinthians 3:10 excellent 2 Corinthians 4:7 surpassing

Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) New Testament (cont’d) Philippians 3:8 surpassing, excellence Philippians 1:10 excellent Hebrews 1:4 more excellent Hebrews 11:4 more excellent 2 Peter 1:17 magnificent, majestic

New Testament Principles Regarding Excellence Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE New Testament Principles Regarding Excellence The word, excellent, and its equivalent occurs 14 times Luke 1:3 Luke wrote to excellent (powerful) Theophilus (cf. also Acts 23:26) Romans 2:18 We are to approve excellent things (cf. also Phil 1:10) 1 Corinthians 2:1 Beware of trusting in excellence of speech to communicate with Christ 1 Corinthians 14:12 Seek to excel (NKJV) Hebrews 11:4 He expects excellence (word means greater, better, etc.)

Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) Men With a Mission 3 Session 3 - EXCELLENCE Excellent, Excellence – 16 Different Words (cont’d) New Testament (cont’d) Re: God, Christ 1 Corinthians 12:31 His love excels (cf. chapter 13)  2 Corinthians 3:10 His glory excels (2 Pet 1:17) 2 Corinthians 4:7 His power excels Philippians 3:8 His knowledge excels Hebrews 1:4 His name excels Hebrews 8:6 His ministry excels

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 We have much to learn about leadership, but we are grateful to our Lord for the clear teaching that exists in Scripture. First Timothy 3 highlights the measure of the elder.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 EXAMINING ELDERSHIP Put a description by each passage: 1 Peter 5:1-2 elders – shepherd – oversight – what he is his heart what he does

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Put a description by each passage: (cont’d) Acts 20:17, 28 elders – oversees – shepherd – what he is what he does his heart What conclusions do you draw about these terms? An elder is a man who lovingly oversees the flocks with strong godly leadership.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Jesus and These Titles Did Jesus have any of these titles? Yes Is so, which ones? Explain. Shepherd, bishop (1 Pet 2:25)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Scripture lists at least 12 functions of an elder. teach (Eph 4:1; 1 Tim 3) ordain others (1 Tim 4:14) protect (Acts 20:28–31) serve (1 Pet 5:3) build relationships (John 10) rule (1 Pet 5:2–3) pray (Jas 5:14–15) decide doctrinal issues (Acts 15) example (1 Pet 5:1–4) represent (Acts 20:17) equip (Eph 4:11–16) exhort (Titus 1:9)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 1 Timothy 3 above reproach (v. 2) not pugnacious (v. 3) the husband of one wife (v. 2) gentle (v. 3) temperate (v. 2) uncontentious (v. 3) prudent (v. 2) free from the love of money (v.3) respectable (v. 2) ruling his household well (v. 4) hospitable (v. 2) having children under control with dignity (v. 4) able to teach (v. 2) not a new convert (v. 6) not addicted to wine (v. 3) of good reputation outside the church (v. 7)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Titus 1 not self-willed (v. 7) not quick-tempered (v. 7) loving what is good (v. 8) just (v. 8) devout (v. 8)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Functional Qualifications of Elders and Deacons RELATION TO GOD Holding firmly to scriptural truths - 1 Timothy 3:9; Titus 1:9 Upright and holy - Titus 1:8 Able to teach - 1 Timothy 3:2; 5:17; Titus 1:9 Above reproach - 1 Timothy 3:2, 9; Titus 1:6 Not a new convert - 1 Timothy 3:6 Loving what is good - Titus 1:8 Tested - 1 Timothy 3:10

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Functional Qualifications of Elders and Deacons RELATION TO OTHERS Sincere – 1 Timothy 3:8 Respectable – 1 Timothy 3:2, 8 Hospitable – 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8 Not quarrelsome – 1 Timothy 3:3 Not violent but gentle – 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7 Good reputation with outsiders – 1 Timothy 3:7 Not overbearing – Titus 1:7 Not a pursuer of dishonest gain – 1 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:7

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Functional Qualifications of Elders and Deacons RELATION TO SELF Disciplined – Titus 1:8 Temperate – 1 Timothy 3:2, 8; Titus 1:7 Not a lover of money – 1 Timothy 3:3 Self-controlled – 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8 Not quick-tempered – Titus 1:7 Not given to drunkenness

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Functional Qualifications of Elders and Deacons RELATION TO FAMILY Having one wife – 1 Timothy 3:2, 12 Managing family well – 1 Timothy 3:4, 12; Titus 1:6 Having obedient children – 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 12; Titus 1:6

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Biblical Functions of an Elder Oversight (1 Tim 3:1, 5; Heb 13:7, 17; 1 Pet 5:2-3) Teaching (Eph 4:11; 1 Tim 3:2; Titus 1:9; Heb 13:7) Protecting (Acts 20:28–31; Titus 1:9-14; Heb 13:7) Serving (Mark 10:42–45; Titus 1:7; 1 Pet 5:3) Equipping (Eph 4:11–16) Modeling (1 Pet 5:3-4) Praying/sick (Jas 5:14-15)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Biblical Qualifications of an Elder Blameless (Titus 1:6-see below), irreproachable conduct Husband of one wife (Titus 1:6) Vigilant, temperate in use of wine Sober (Titus 1:8), self-controlled, to avoid embarrassment (used of women, being discreet) Of good behavior Given to hospitality (Titus 1:7) Apt to teach, skillful in teaching

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Biblical Qualifications of an Elder (cont’d) Not given to wine (Titus 1:7) Not a striker (Titus 1:7), not a bully Not covetous, not loving money, not greedy Patient Not a brawler, negative and positive, peaceable Not greedy of filthy lucre (Titus 1:7; 1 Pet 5:2) One that ruleth

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 LOOKING AT SOME BIBLICAL CHARACTERS  Did Peter become a pastor of a church? Maybe (1 Pet 1:1, 5:1f) What qualifications did Peter have to lead? apostle helped develop and found early church life experiences intimacy with Christ been with Paul

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Name seven candidates and why they were unlikely leaders. Moses – lack of confidence Gideon – hiding Peter – impetuous Paul – murderer of Christians Josiah – eight years old Joseph – pride Our Lord’s brothers - unbelief

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Jesus as a Model Only one time did Jesus say that He was leaving us an example. What was that one time, and what does this teach us about leadership? Leadership is serving (John 13)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Following Christ is costly!  St. Stephen At the instant Stephen saw a vision from heaven, representing Jesus, in his glorified state, sitting at the right hand of God. This vision so enraptured him that he exclaimed, “Behold I see the heavens open, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God.” This caused him to be condemned, and having dragged him out of the city they stoned him to death.  

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. James The Great This martyr, on being condemned to death, showed such intrepidity and constancy of mind, that even his accuser was struck with admiration, and became a convert to Christianity. This transition so enraged the people in power, that they condemned him likewise to death; when the apostle, and his penitent accuser, were both beheaded on the same day and with the same sword.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Philip He then travelled into Phrygia, and arriving at Heliopolis, found the inhabitants so sunk in idolatry, as to worship a large serpent. St. Philip, however, was the means of converting many of them to Christianity, and even procured the death of the serpent. This so enraged the magistrates, that they committed him to prison, had him severely scourged, and afterwards crucified.   St. Matthew He then went to Ethiopia, ordained preachers, settled churches, and made many converts. He afterwards proceeded to Parthia, where he had the same success; but returning to Ethiopia, he was slain by a halberd in the city of Nadabar…

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Mark On returning to Alexandria, some of the Egyptians, exasperated at his success, determined on his death. They tied his feet, dragged him through the streets, left him bruised in a dungeon all night, and the next day burned his body.    St. James The Less The Jews, being at this time greatly enraged that St. Paul had escaped their fury, by appealing to Rome, determined to wreak their vengeance on James, who was now ninety-four years of age: they accordingly threw him down, beat, bruised, and stoned him; and then dashed out his brains with a club, such as was used by fullers in dressing cloths.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Andrew On arriving at Edessa, the governor of the country, named Egeas, threatened him for preaching against the idols they worshipped. St. Andrew, persisting in the propagation of his doctrines, was ordered to be crucified, two ends of the cross being fixed transversely in the ground. He boldly told his accusers, that he would not have preached the glory of the cross, had he feared to die on it. And again, when they came to crucify him, he said that he coveted the cross, and longed to embrace it. He was fastened to the cross, not with nails, but cords; that his death might be more slow. In this situation he continued two days, preaching the greatest part of the time to the people…

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Peter St. Peter, after various miracles, retired to Rome, where he defeated the artifices, and confounded the magic of Simon Magus, a great favourite of the emperor Nero: he likewise converted to Christianity one of the concubines of that monarch, which so exasperated the tyrant, that he ordered both St. Peter and St. Paul to be apprehended. During the time of their confinement, they converted two of the captains of the guard, and forty-seven other persons to Christianity. Having been nine months in prison, Peter was brought from thence for execution, when after being severely scourged, he was crucified with his head downwards; which position, however, was at his own request.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3  St. Paul At Philippi, Paul and Silas were imprisoned and whipped; and both were again persecuted at Thessalonica. Being afterwards taken at Jerusalem, he was sent to Cesarea, but appealed to Caesar at Rome. Here he continued a prisoner at large for two years; and at length being released, he visited the churches of Greece and Rome and preached in France and Spain. Returning to Rome, he was again apprehended and, by the order of Nero, martyred, by beheading.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Jude This apostle and martyr, the brother of James, was commonly called Thaddaeus. Being sent to Edessa, he wrought many miracles, and made many converts, which exciting the resentment of people in power, he was crucified. St. Matthias He was martyred at Jerusalem, by being first stoned, and then beheaded.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Bartholomew He translated St. Matthew’s gospel into the Indian language, and propagated it in that country; but at length, the idolators growing impatient with his doctrines, severely beat and crucified him. He was scarely alive when taken down and beheaded. St. Thomas He was called by this name in Syriac, but Didymus in Greek; he was an apostle and martyr, and preached in Parthia and India, where displeasing the pagan priests, he was martyred by being thrust through with a spear.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Luke the Evangelist This martyr was the author of the third most excellent gospel; and also of the Acts of the Apostles. He travelled with St. Paul to Rome and preached to divers barbarous nations until the priests of Greece hanged him on an olive tree. St. Simon This apostle and martyr was distinguished for his zeal by the name of Zelotes. He preached with great success in Mauritania and other parts of Africa, and even in Britain, where, though he made many converts, he was crucified, A.D. 74…

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. John Being at Ephesus, he was ordered by the emperor Domitian to be sent bound to Rome, where he was condemned to be cast into a caldron of boiling oil. But here a miracle was wrought in his favour, the oil did him no injury; and Domitian, not being able to put him to death, banished him to Patmos to labour in the mines, A.D. 73. He was, however, recalled by Nerva, who succeeded Domitian but was deemed a martyr on account of his having undergone an execution, thought it did not take effect. He wrote his epistles, gospel, and Revelation, each in a different style; but they are all equally admired. He was the only apostle who escaped a violent death and lived the longest of any, he being nearly 100 years of age at the time of his death.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 St. Barnabas He was a native of Cyprus, but of Jewish parents: the time of his death is uncertain; but it is supposed to have been about the year of Christ 73…2 2 (Foxe 2000)

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 AN ELDERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE Should an elder be an elder as long as he continues to meet the qualifications, or should there be time limits? Scripture doesn’t say. It appears an elder is one for life. This could be open to each church. Can a divorced man be an elder? Explain. Scripture doesn’t expressly say. Open to discussion. What role does an elder’s family have in his call? In “his call,” nothing, but fulfilling the call, a lot!

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Is it possible to be “elder-like” and not to be an elder? Explain. Yes, all of us ought to fulfill the passage. What gifts must an elder have? teaching administration hospitality If an elder sins in a big way, can he ever be an elder again? Explain your answer (big way, meaning adultery, etc.). Maybe, after time! There are no examples in scripture.

Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 Men With a Mission 3 Session 4 - ELDERS, LEADERS, AND 1 TIMOTHY 3 1 Timothy 3:1 – Desire Desire - To reach or stretch out is used only in the middle voice, signifying the mental effort of stretching oneself out for a thing longing after it, with stress upon the object desired cf. Covet, seek, desire, reach for three times in the New Testament (Heb 11:6, 1 Tim 6:10) Desire - a desire, craving, longing for—lust mostly of evil desires—but not always evil – Colossians 3:5 evil desire good – Philippians 1:23 – desire to be with Christ strong word sixteen times – Matthew 5:28 – lust; James 4:2

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING There will always be debates on the subject of fasting. Is it for us today, or is it not? We hope to wrestle with that truth in this section of study.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING THE BIBLE AND FASTING God told Israel to fast. Locate several key times they were told, and explain the purposes around each fast. Isaiah 58:6-8 (9 types of fasts) To loose the bands of wickedness To allow God’s light To undo heavy burdens So thy health shall spring forth That your righteousness shall go before you To let the oppressed go free To break every yoke That the glory of the Lord will protect us To share our bread

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING THE BIBLE AND FASTING Job 2:12 Leviticus 16:29 Ezra 8:21-23 Zechariah 8:19; 7:5-6 1 Samuel 7:6 Psalms 35:13 1 Kings 19:4, 8 Deuteronomy 9:9, 18 Daniel 1:8 Deuteronomy 29:6 (maybe) Esther 4:1, 5:2 2 Chronicles 20 2 Samuel 1:12 Jeremiah 14:12 2 Samuel 12:21 Judges 20

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING What conclusions do you draw about fasting from Scripture? Jesus fasted (Matt 4:2) He expected His followers to fast (Matt 6:16, 17) Jesus said when He left, the followers would fast (Matt 9:14-15; Mark 2:18-20; Luke 5:33-35) Early church fasted (Acts 14:23) Nowhere is it forbidden

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING THE BENEFITS OF FASTING What benefits did Israel experience in the book of Esther for the fast? Purpose: That “the glory of the Lord” will protect us from the evil one (see Isa 58:8) Key Verses: “…fast for me…I also and my maidens and I will fast likewise; and so I will go in unto the king…” (Esth 4:16). “…that she obtained favour in his sight…” (Esth 5:2). Background: Queen Esther, a Jewess in a pagan court, risked her life to save her people from threatened destruction by Ahasuerus (Xerxes), king of Persia. Prior to appearing before the king to petition him to save the Jews, Esther, her attendants and her cousin Mordecai fasted to appeal to God for His protection.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING What benefits occurred with King Darius in the book of Daniel? Daniel was spared (Dan 6:18f) What benefits occurred with King Darius in the book of Daniel? God says He has chosen fasts that (1) loosen the bonds of wickedness, (2) undo heavy burdens, (3) let the oppressed to free, (4) break every yoke, (5) give bread to the hungry and provide the poor with housing, (6) allow the people’s light to break forth like the morning, (7) cause their health to spring forth speedily, (8) cause their righteousness to go before them and (9) cause the glory of the Lord to be their reward (or “rear guard”).

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Strengthened Immune System The ability of the body to fight infection and disease is dependent on the health and strength of the immune system. One significant study on how fasting affects the immune system was conducted several years ago at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This study demonstrated the following benefits of a fourteen-day fast on the immune system: An increase in the ability of white blood cells to destroy harmful bacteria in the body An increase in the levels of antibodies in the blood, which fight infection. Effect on cancer – Because fasting increases the effectiveness of the body’s immune system and removes toxins and nonessential cells, it would seem probable that some cancer patients would greatly benefit from a controlled, extended fast.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Decreased Inflammation Fasting has been shown to decrease symptoms of various inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Elimination of Toxins Fasting is a marvelous “system-purifier” for the whole body. While allowing the digestive system to rest, fasting enables the body to remove an increased amount of wastes and toxins. God designed the blood to be the life source and health indicator of the flesh. Blood tests during times of fasting reveal the powerful cleansing that is taking place in the body. Blood uric acid levels rise sharply during fasting. Uric acid is a waste product which is released into the blood and subsequently filtered out by the kidneys. Normally, a high uric acid level causes gout (a disease with symptoms of painfully inflamed joints), but gout is not evident in fasting patients with high uric acid levels. The reason is that in a fast, the body eliminates uric acid instead of absorbing it.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Conquering of Obesity Hunger or craving food usually diminishes after forty-eight to seventy-two hours of fasting. During fasting, there is normally a weight loss of one to four pounds per day (and sometimes as much as ten pounds) in the first three days, depending upon total body weight. At this time, there is a decrease in body temperature and in T3 (a thyroid hormone), which decreases the metabolic rate, hence, conserving energy.  

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Improved Carbohydrate Tolerance in Obese, Type 2 Diabetics Ten obese women with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus were given meal tolerance tests before and after three days of fasting. An improved carbohydrate tolerance was shown following the fast, probably due to reduced liver production of glucose and improved insulin action.  

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING Physical Benefits of Fasting Suppressed infection and inflammation A number of studies have indicated that fasting actually suppresses certain types of infections. Increased Spiritual Alertness If we eat, an increased amount of blood is needed for our digestive processes; if we exercise, a greater amount of blood is used in building up our muscles; but if we neither eat nor exercise, a greater amount of blood is available for mental and spiritual concentration.3 3 (Gothard 1975)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 5 - FASTING SOME CLOSING THOUGHTS Observations: Jesus fasted. No where are we forbidden to fast. Scripture implies that Jesus’ followers would fast after He left. The early church fasted. Fasting is taught in the Epistles. Fasting has physical benefits. Fasting is connected with intimacy with God.

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION When we mention the word separation, it many times can be construed as legalism. Are they the same? What does God teach about separation from the world and from those with false teaching?

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION SEPARATION AND SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES Ten examples of separation in the Old Testament: 1. God separated Israel when they were in Egypt. 2. Noah and the ark 3. Genesis 11 – God separated people 4. Genesis 12 – He called Abram from his people 5. Warnings about Egypt and other nations

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION Ten examples of separation in the Old Testament: 6. Warnings about inter-marriage 7. Warnings about coalitions 8. Killed off inhabitants in Joshua/Judges 9. Separation of Nazarite (Samuel) 10. Ezra 10 – Divorce 11. Bill of divorcement God has always desired for His people to be different from the world!

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION Did Jesus live separate? Explain? Yes (separate in behavior, not necessarily association): He did not do worldly sinful things His priority of time was with the Twelve In the world and not of the world

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What did He tell His followers to do regarding separation? Be in and not of the world (John 17) Shake off the dust of those who won’t “join” (Matt 10:14) He sent them to change the world How did the early church practice separation? Acts 2:41-47 Yet they didn’t stop going into the world

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION DEFINING THE KEY TERMS What is separation? Separation is making a stand to not be a part of that which interferes with the purity of our Lord and His gospel. It does not mean being “in the world.” Each family will have to flesh that out personally.

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What does it mean to not have fellowship? (Eph 5:11) Ephesians 5:1-17 1 Corinthians 6:13-20 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What are the boundaries of separation? What can we do under separation, and what would we be forbidden to do? Forbidden: Anything that is sin (James 4:17) Boundaries: Could it lead to sin (Rom 14:23)? Could it lead to mastery (1 Cor 6:12)? Could it dull my senses spiritually (Col 3:23)? Could it cause a brother to stumble (1 Cor 8:9)? Could it detract from His glory (1 Cor 10:31)? Could it embarrass me on the rapture day (1 John 2:28)? Is it necessary (1 Cor 6:12)?

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What would be the reasons (other than moral) that we would separate (does not mean you can’t be with them) from someone who claims to be a Christian? If they don’t claim Christ, it is clear (2 Cor 6:14). But what about those who say they are Christians? Tough question – discuss. Will we be separated in Heaven? It is doubtful. Jesus will draw us all together.

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What does Scripture say about those who claim to be saved, but are living like an unsaved man? 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 – brothers 1 Corinthians 6:9-13 – brothers 1 Timothy 1:20 Romans 16:17 Titus 3:10-11 2 Thessalonians 3:6 – brother 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 – brother

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION What would be the only reason to have company with such a man? Restoration It is clear that we are in the world, but not of the world. How would you support your answer with Scripture? John 17

Men With a Mission 3 SESSION 6 - SEPARATION How do we keep this balance? List seven principles to protect us as we try to live in this world, without being part of the world. Don’t sign something that could draw you into compromise. Would Jesus do it? Would you take someone you mentor? Would you counsel others? Discern what “the world” really is. Always look through scripture. Pray and seek counsel.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD If you want to be great in God’s Kingdom, learn to be the servant of all. That’s what Jesus said, but do we even come close to the call?

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD UNDERSTANDING SERVANTHOOD Who was the first servant in Scripture? Genesis 9:25 is the first time “servant” is referenced in the Old Testament and it is used in a negative context. In Genesis 18:3, Abraham is first called a servant. God provided a garden for Adam and Eve’s service.

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD What do we learn about Joshua from these examples in regard to servanthood? Exodus 17:8 – Moses picks Joshua to lead battle against Amalek Exodus 17:10 – he obeys Exodus 17:13 – he prevails Exodus 17:11f – God gets the glory Exodus 24:12-13 – Moses’ servant (also 32:17) Exodus 33:11 – near Moses Numbers 11:26-30 Numbers 13:16 – one of the twelve spies

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD What do we learn about Joshua from these examples in regard to servanthood? Numbers 14:6f – good report Numbers 27:12-27 – God picks Joshua as the successor Numbers 32:12 – wholly followed the Lord Deuteronomy 1:38 – stood before Moses Deuteronomy 3:21-33 Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Deuteronomy 31:23 Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua 1:1, 2, 5, 7

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD List the godly men in the Old Testament who were called “the servant of the Lord,” or at least its equivalent. Moses Joshua David

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD Make ten observations of the words minister, serve, or deacon. Servants obey (Matt 8:9) Servants are to be held accountable (Matt 18:23) There can be wicked servants (Matt 18:32) Key to greatness (Matt 20:27) We are called His servants (Matt 25:21) Servants can have delegated authority (Mark 13:34) It is not an issue of greatness (John 15:20) Paul was glad to be His servant (Rom 1:1) Jesus was a servant (Phil 2:7) Must not strive, but be gentle (2 Tim 2:24)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD Read over John 13 and make four observations about our Lord that made Him a great servant. He didn’t let who He was interfere (13:3) He was willing to pay the price (13:4) He knew He would be misunderstood (13:6f) He gave an example (13:15)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD The apostle John is a great example of serving. Prove this from his life. He taught it (John 13) Entrusted with Jesus’ mom Started out as a disciple of John the Baptist (John 1:35, 40) One of the first to follow Jesus (John 1:40) Asked to help with Passover (Luke 22:8) Jesus loved Him (John 13:1–2, 23) He spoke often of love

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD Philippians 2 is another great chapter on serving. Explain why. Jesus’ example (2:1–11) Paul’s example (2:17–18) Timothy’s example (2:19–21) Epaphroditus’ example (2:25–30)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 7 - SERVANTHOOD List at least ten reasons why it is difficult to serve. tired pride others’ opinions lazy don’t see need too high opinion of self have served before don’t see privilege too busy don’t see opportunities Do you have a heart of a servant? Why or why not? How do you know?

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD How do we develop a worldview of evangelism when we are so shortsighted?

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD THINKING THROUGH EXCELLENCE  What does Scripture say is our responsibility regarding the world? Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD What about all the lost in our area? Why should I be global-minded when there is enough to deal with right here? Salvation is a world issue Where He plants us is His choice

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Study the life of Andrew. Cite all the occurrences of him in the New Testament. What can we learn from his example? Matthew 4:18 – Brother is named Peter. Both were fishermen. Peter was probably older Matthew 10:2 – Named second in the list of the Twelve Mark 1:16 – Same as Matthew 4:18 Mark 1:29 – Jesus went to his house Mark 3:18 – Named fourth in this list

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Study the life of Andrew. Cite all the occurrences of him in the New Testament. What can we learn from his example? Mark 13:3 – Joins in with Peter, James, and John Luke 6:14 – Named second in list John 1:40 – He follows Jesus before Peter John 1:42 – He brings Peter to Jesus John 1:44 – Lived in Bethsaida (same as Philip)

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Study the life of Andrew. Cite all the occurrences of him in the New Testament. What can we learn from his example? John 6:8 – Sensitive to small children—knew of the lad and the size of the lad. Lunch—obviously brings the lad to Jesus. John 12:22 – Is used to bring Greeks to Jesus (Philip finds Andrew and together, they take them to Jesus) Acts 1:13 – Waiting in the upper room Become known as someone who could get you to Jesus!

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Take a peek in the Book of Acts. Draw some conclusions regarding the missionary zeal of the early church. Especially note Paul’s travels. 1:8 power – witnesses 2:9-11 originally, world came to Jerusalem 2:41 3000 saved 3:6 all in the name of Jesus 4:2 preached Jesus 4:4 5000 saved

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Take a peek in the Book of Acts. Draw some conclusions regarding the missionary zeal of the early church. Especially note Paul’s travels. 4:12 clear message 4:19-20 warned 5:29 obey God 5:42 daily 8:4 scattered, preaching 8:5 Philip to Samaria

Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Men With a Mission 3 Session 8 EVANGELISM AND THE WORLD Take a peek in the Book of Acts. Draw some conclusions regarding the missionary zeal of the early church. Especially note Paul’s travels. 8:26 Philip to Gaza 9:32 Peter passing through 10:24 Peter to Caesarea 11:19 scattered and preaching 13:1-5 Paul’s missionary journeys begin

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics The Bible contains 66 books covering several thousand years of history and development. Some of the material is clearly cultural. How do we decide what transfers into our time and what was never intended to go beyond the day it was given?

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics UNDERSTANDING THE LAW  A Bible Study - Look at the following verses and discover the teachings in each about the Law. The law, Moses; Grace and truth, Jesus is the difference.  John 1:16-17 – You have to “do the law” to get justified, which is impossible. Romans 2:13 – Romans 3:31 – Faith establishes the law. Romans 6:14 – not under the law

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics  A Bible Study - Look at the following verses and discover the teachings in each about the Law. Romans 7:16 – law is good Romans 10:4 – belief in Christ ends the law 1 Corinthians 9:20 – Paul did not see himself as under the law – but did so to reach those under the law (meaning Jews, only Jews, under the law) 2 Corinthians 3:7–13 – Married to Christ—dead to the law! Galatians 3:19–25 – law was added because of sin; can’t live life; no longer under it

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics  A Bible Study - Look at the following verses and discover the teachings in each about the Law. Galatians 3:23 – The law kept us under guard until faith came, which means we are no longer under the law. Galatians 5:18 – Not under the law if led by the Spirit Ephesians 2:15 – abolished (law) Colossians 2:14 – wiped out – nailed to the cross

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics What was the purpose of the law? 1 Peter 1:15 to be holy Galatians 3:19 added because of sin Psalm 24:3-5 to be clean before God Galatians 3:24 to bring us to Christ to be a people (Israel) set apart for God Exodus 19:5-8

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics What was the purpose of the law? Exodus 31:13 that you may know the Lord Leviticus 1-7 to be right with God Leviticus 23 atonement Deuteronomy 28 blessing/cursing all through the law To reveal Christ

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL HERMENEUTIC The Seven Dispensations Innocence (Gen 1:28-3:6) Conscience (Gen 4:1-8:14) Government (Gen 8:15-11:9) Promise (Gen 11:10-Exod 18:27) Law (Exod 18:28-Acts 1:26) Grace (Acts 2:1-Rev 4) Kingdom (Rev 7)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics Are we no longer under Jesus’ teaching? Study carefully Matthew 28:18-20 to get your answer. Jesus passed it on to the 11 to teach. This was the beginning of the Church. What do we do with the book of Acts? Explain your answer. Transitional – historical What about the examples?

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics Some of the teaching within our present dispensation is a cultural matter. Can you find any? How do we know? 1 Corinthians 11:5 1 Timothy 2:9 Not every statement by God is considered to be timeless (meaning a rule or command for all generations). Give an example. Genesis 2:16 Exodus 20:8

Men With a Mission 3 Session 9 hermeneutics The law had a clear purpose. What was it? To bring us to Christ. We can fulfill the law in one word. What is it? love (Rom 13:8, 10; Gal 3:10; Jas 2:10)

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES How many churches and believers divide over that which is non-essential? Has anyone ever evaluated the 95 Thesis of Martin Luther to discover what really ought to be gripping our hearts? May we discover discernment over the essentials.

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES SOME KEY DEFINITIONS  Define the following: Absolutes That which is absolute – clearly defined in Scripture. Example: the deity of Christ Convictions That which we construct from Scripture. Example: alcohol

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Preferences not even constructed from Scripture, at all more our appetite Rupertus Meldenius said: “In the essentials, unity; in the non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”4 4 (Geisler 2008)

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Compromise Taking the absolutes and watering them down and having few convictions. Liberalism does away with absolutes. Ultra-fundamentalism makes everything an absolute.

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Over what do most evangelical churches divide? Preferences Over what do most evangelical believers divide? Same

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES List some things that Jesus was willing to stand on and why. Obedience (Matt 3:13–17) Word (Matt 4:1) The Law (Matt 5:17) Cost of discipleship (Matt 10:24f) Needs over Law (Matt 12:1) Submission to earthly authority (Matt 17:24f)

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES List some things that Jesus was willing to stand on and why. Discipleship (Matt 18:15) Sanctity of marriage (Matt 19) Holiness of the temple (Matt 21:12) Future blessing and judgment (Matt 25) The cross Future of the church (Matt 28:18–20)

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES WHY SUCH A DIFFICULT AREA? What is the only requirement for Heaven? Believe in Jesus Will there be doctrinal divisions in Heaven? No If there was persecution, would it matter what we believe? No

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES How does the church strive for unity and yet maintain doctrinal purity? Discuss Should we ever compromise to further the gospel? By “compromise,” we mean “lighten” some of our doctrine to include more believers. Discuss

Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES Men With a Mission 3 Session 10 ABSOLUTES, CONVICTIONS, AND PREFERENCES What are the only reasons given in the New Testament to withdraw from brother? 1 Corinthians 5:11 – list Romans 16:17 – Those who cause division and are contrary to our doctrine 2 Thessalonians 3:6 – Anyone who walks disorderly 2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Anyone who is rebellious

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS All of us in the evangelical community would agree that reading the Scriptures is the most important reading that a believer can do. Yet, there are many great books that never get read. May we become readers after the great men of the faith.

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS ESTABLISHING THE FOUNDATION Read over these verses and make a comment about each. Deuteronomy 31:11– read the law before all Israel Joshua 8:34-35– read all the law 2 Kings 23:2– read all the words Nehemiah 8:8– read in the book the law of God distinctly Isaiah 34:16– seek the Book and read

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Read over these verses and make a comment about each. Matthew 12:5– have ye not read in the law Acts 8:28 – he was reading Isaiah Acts 13:27 – read every Sabbath day Ephesians 3:4 – earlier books - read Colossians 4:16 – read (3 times) the epistles

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Read over these verses and make a comment about each. 1 Thessalonians 5:27 – read this epistle 1 Timothy 4:13 – give attention to reading 2 Timothy 4:13 – books and parchments (Bible) Revelation 5:4 – read the scroll Obviously, read the Word!

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS How many times does Jesus say, “Have you not read?” Matthew – Six times (12:3, 5; 19:4; 21:16, 42; 22:31) Mark – Three times (2:25; 12:10, 26) Luke – One time (6:3) Jesus read (Luke 4:16) How do we know, from Paul’s messages in Acts, that he was a reader of the books of the day? Cite examples. Acts 17:28 cf. also Titus 1:12

Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS Men With a Mission 3 Session 11 READING GOOD BOOKS List ten reasons as to why it would be beneficial to read good books. for knowledge sake to be aware of what is going on better defense of the Gospel fun/joy to improve your walk model to family and others to have tools to give others search topics to be stretched help turn off the television

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Understanding the relationships between husbands and wives is often a rather difficult process. There truly is a thin line between love and hate. Yet I believe that the key is the man. Why?

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES OF THE HUSBAND AND WIFE List the major components of the role of the wife. Romans 7:2-3 – definition of adultery 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 – power over each other’s body 1 Corinthians 7:10–15 – explaining separation 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 – general thoughts Ephesians 5:21-33

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY List the major components of the role of the wife. Colossians 3:18-19 1 Timothy 2:11–15 (a side) Titus 2:3-5 Hebrews 13:4 1 Peter 3:1-7 Submission: a willing response to husband’s authority Ask your wife

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Study the key passages and discern what is the role of the man in the home. 1 Corinthians 13 Ephesians 5:21-33 Colossians 3:19 1 Peter 3:7 1 Timothy 2:8 (praying) 1 Corinthians 14:34–35 love your wife = sacrifice, surrender

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A CLOSER LOOK AT LOVE List 16 statements about love in 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient (2 Pet 3:9) Love is kind Love does not envy (2 Cor 11:2) Love does not put itself first (Phil 2:3f) Love is not full of pride (Col 2:18)

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A CLOSER LOOK AT LOVE List 16 statements about love in 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:5 Love does not behave itself disorderly Love does not seek its own Love is not easily provoked Love does not think evil (2 Tim 4:16)

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A CLOSER LOOK AT LOVE List 16 statements about love in 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love does not rejoice in iniquity (1 John 1:9) Love rejoices in the truth

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A CLOSER LOOK AT LOVE List 16 statements about love in 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love bears (endures) all things Love believes Love hopes (1 Cor 15:19) Love endures (Heb 12:2)

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A CLOSER LOOK AT LOVE List 16 statements about love in 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Corinthians 13:8 Love does not fail (Rev 2:4-5)

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY A BRIEF STOP AT PARENTING List ten principles from the New Testament about parenting. Romans 15:1-3 – bear the infirmities of the weak 1 Corinthians 13 – unconditional love Galatians 2:20 – live via Christ Ephesians 4:32 – be kind Ephesians 6:4 – bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY List ten principles from the New Testament about parenting. Philippians 2:3 – esteem better Colossians 3:21 – don’t provoke to anger 1 Timothy 2:15 – focus on love, faith, holiness Titus 1:6 – lead to faithfulness Matthew 18:6 Hebrews 12:7

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY List ten principles from the New Testament about parenting. 1 Timothy 3:4 2 Corinthians 12:14 2 John 4 1 Timothy 5:8 Matthew 19:13

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY List ten Proverbs about parenting. Proverbs 1:1-6 – importance of wisdom Proverbs 2:1-4 – seek wisdom Proverbs 3:11-12 – don’t despise the chastening of the Lord Proverbs 4:1 – listen to dad Proverbs 5:23 – guard your heart (guard their hearts)

Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Men With a Mission 3 Session 12 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY List ten Proverbs about parenting. Proverbs 6:20-23 – importance of the Word Proverbs 10:19-21 – controlling of tongue Proverbs 11:2 – importance of humility Proverbs 11:14 – multitude of counselors Proverbs 12:1 – don’t despise reproof

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Suffering and affliction is an area from which none of us are exempt. Yet very few of us handle it well. What can we learn to better prepare us for the trials ahead?

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Read Job 1-2, 42. List any insights below that you might discover about suffering. It is no respecter of persons (1:1). It sometimes has nothing to do with how you are living (1:1). It may include Satan (1:6). God is sovereign (1:12). It is possible to suffer and not respond in sin (1:22). We do receive both good and evil (2:10). Don’t expect those close to you to understand (2:9, 11f).

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Read Job 1-2, 42. List any insights below that you might discover about suffering. People often will come to you (2:11). They don’t always have good counsel (2:11). Don’t expect everything you say in pain to be correct (3:22). God knows best (38:2-4). There are many things we don’t know (39:1f) (Deut 29:29). Who are we to instruct God (40:2)? God will deal with those who counsel falsely (42:7).

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Read Job 1-2, 42. List any insights below that you might discover about suffering. God is faithful to repay (42:10). Where were those people before (42:11)? What God takes away, He will restore (42:12). Key Scriptures: Job 15:8; 14:28; 23:11, 12; 27:6; 31:4-6; 13:15

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Where does suffering come from? Job 1-2 Satan John 9:1-3 Sovereignty of God 1 Corinthians 11:30 Sin 2 Corinthians 12:7 Satan’s messengers

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Why does God allow suffering? Psalm 34:17 to receive deliverance Psalm 103:13-14 to remind us of our frailty Proverbs 17:17 part of our lives; born for adversity Matthew 7:24-27 endurance Luke 14:11 humility John 11:33-34 to cause us to fall at His feet

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Why does God allow suffering? Acts 16 salvation of others Romans 8:28-29 to be conformed to His image 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 sin 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 to comfort others 2 Corinthians 4:12-16 we are perishing Ephesians 6:11-18 part of the battle

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Why does God allow suffering? Philippians 1:29 part of our call 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7; Philippians 1:14 an example 2 Timothy 3:12; Galatians 6:17; Philippians 3:10 It is connected with being godly, bears marks of Christ, to know Him to obtain mercy Hebrews 4:15-16 to keep us from being slothful Hebrews 6:12

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Why does God allow suffering? Hebrews 12:5-8 chastening; sonship James 1:2-4 patience 1 Peter 1:6-7 trial of our faith

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Insights of what Jesus went through in His arrests, trials, and crucifixion. pain betrayal agony denial unfair trials mob mentality agenda repentance will of the Father consequences of sin

Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Men With a Mission 3 Session 13 DEALING WITH AFFLICTION Romans 8:17; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1 What do these verses mean in light of His suffering? suffer with Him (Rom 8:17) fellowship of His sufferings (Phil 3:10) Godly in Christ = sufferings (2 Tim 3:12) we were called to suffer (1 Pet 2:21) like Christ (1 Pet 4:1) It is part of following Him.

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS We all have been called to be teachers, but how are we following this call?

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS JESUS AS THE MASTER TEACHER List several qualifications of Jesus as a master teacher and find an illustration in Scripture. Good student (Matt 4:1) Notice His handling of the Word. Sensitive (Matt 9:20) Compassion (Matt 9:36) Blameless Good leader

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Those He Taught Children (Matt 18:1) Disciples (Matt 5:1-2) Great multitude (Matt 8:1, 10) Tax collectors and sinners (Matt 9:10) Family (Matt 12:46) Women (John 4)

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Situations He Taught in Weddings (John 2:1) Illness (Matt 8:14-15) Miracles (Matt 9:20) Sabbath day events (Matt 12:1f)

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS His Surroundings Synagogue (Matt 4:23) Houses (Matt 8:14) Boat (Matt 8:23) Outside (Matt 9:20) Cities (Matt 11:1) Desert (Matt 14:15)

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Materials He Used Scriptures (Matt 4:1) Lilies (Matt 6:28) Field, sowers (Matt 13:3) Himself – cross Himself – foot washing (John 13) Loaves and fish (Matt 14:19)

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Methods He Used Lectures (Matt 5-7) Parable (Matt 13:3) Modeling Example Others

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS YOU AS THE TEACHER What is the scriptural basis with which God has called all of us who believe in Christ to be a teacher? Matthew 28:18-20 Hebrews 5:12 2 Timothy 2:2 Colossians 3:16 2 Timothy 3:14-17 1 Timothy 4:11, 6:2 Ephesians 4:11-13 Warning – James 3:1

Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS Men With a Mission 3 Session 14 – Teaching and DEALING WITH OTHERS What does Scripture say are the qualifications of a teacher? Be faithful (2 Tim 2:2) Be teachable (2 Tim 2:2) Be willing/obedient (Matt 28:18-20) Know your subject (2 Tim 3:14-17) Be a good student

Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY There is a clear call in Scripture for man to be holy as He is holy. Why do we find it so difficult to fulfill that directive when we know that in holy living we are truly more like Him?

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Personal Holiness in Times of Temptation, by Bruce Wilkinson, is based on 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. You are in dangerous territory when you think you can’t . fall into this sin Your temptations will seek to . consume you—overtake you Your temptations aren’t unique to you, but are . common God never abandons you in temptations, due to His . commitment to us/His faithfulness

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY God never permits any temptation to go beyond that what you are . able to bear God always makes, in every temptation, the way of . escape God always limits every temptation you will be able to .5 endure, bear it 5(Wilkinson 1992)

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF HOLINESS All three members of the Trinity are called holy. Find the passages that state such. Is there any other characteristic that is connected to all three? God is holy (Isa 6) The Holy Spirit (John 14:26) Holy Jesus (Acts 4:27, 30)

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY We are called to be holy as He is holy. List every time this is stated in Scripture. 1 Peter 1:15-16 Leviticus 11:44-45 Leviticus 19:2 Leviticus 18:30 Leviticus 20:7, 21:6-8, 20:26 Ephesians 1:4

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Does God call us to be anything else like He is? Just to be like Him (Eph 5:1) Perfect (Matt 5:48) He is called a holy, holy, holy God. List every occurrence that He is called this in Scripture. Isaiah 6:3 Revelation 4:8

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Is there any other characteristic that is repeated three times this way? What does that suggest? No. His holiness is His highest character.

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Conclusions Regarding Holiness in Scripture - List below ten conclusions about holiness and God’s call for us to be like Him. He alone is Holy He alone can make us holy When we are holy, we are most like Him His holiness is His highest character All the Trinity is holy He commands us to be holy

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Principles to Remember - locate the principles in each of these references which can help us remain pure for the Lord’s use. Genesis 39:8–9a Don’t betray trust Genesis 39:9b–10 Refuse to sin 2 Samuel 12:7–12 Secret sin will be exposed Job 24:15 Hiding won’t work Job 31:1 Make a covenant with your eyes

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Principles to Remember - locate the principles in each of these references which can help us remain pure for the Lord’s use. Psalm 101:3 Set no evil thing before your eyes Proverbs 22:5 Thorns and snares await Acts 20:28 Keep watch (allow yourself to be watched over) Romans 13:14 Don’t focus on how to gratify self 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Principles to Remember - locate the principles in each of these references which can help us remain pure for the Lord’s use. 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Body belongs to God 1 Corinthians 10:12 Be careful… 1 Corinthians 10:13a God won’t let you be tempted beyond what you can bear 1 Corinthians 10:13b God always has a way of escape Galatians 6:7–8 Reap what you sow

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Principles to Remember - locate the principles in each of these references which can help us remain pure for the Lord’s use. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Avoid every kind of evil 1 Timothy 3:2 Be above reproach, self control 1 Timothy 3:4 Manage family well 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee James 4:7–8 Submit to God and resist the devil

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM? Action Plan - List below the steps you plan to take to help you stay morally pure. Discuss

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY James 1:13-17 God is never the ultimate source of any temptation (evil). God is always the ultimate source of every good gift. Every temptation purposefully seeks to deceive. Every temptation becomes a temptation when you are drawn away. Every temptation can only tempt because of our own desires. Every temptation has only one ultimate goal—your sin. There is always free cheese in a mousetrap!

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Seven Stages The look (drawn away) The lust (our desire) The lure (enticed) The conception (desire conceived) (bite the worm/not the hook) The birth (gives birth to sin) The growth (sin, when fully grown) (hooked!) The death (brings forth death)

Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Men With a Mission 3 Session 15 HOLINESS and MORAL PURITY Two Principles Quick signal principles—send flare to God; prayer Quick spit principles—spit it out

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN In a day where men are really a sad excuse for the strength we once exhibited, there is a call for me to become a man of the faith. What is a real man?

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN CHARACTERISTICS OF A REAL MAN OF GOD List six characteristics that ought to be true of a real man of God and list the appropriate Scriptures. Knowing what to flee (1 Tim 6:11) Knowing what to follow (1 Tim 6:11) Knowing what to fight (1 Tim 6:11) Scripture focus (2 Tim 3:14-17) Aim toward Christ-likeness (2 Tim 3:14-17) Good works (2 Tim 3:14-17)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN CHARACTERISTICS OF A REAL MAN OF GOD Who in Scripture is given the title of Man of God? Moses (Deut 33:1; Josh 14:6; 1 Chron 23:14; 2 Chron 30:16; Ezra 3:3; Ps 90:1) Unnamed (Judg 13:6, 8; 1 Sam 2:27; 1 Kings 13:1, 4-8, 11, 12, 14, 21, 26, 29, 31; 1 Kings 20:28; 2 Kings 23:16-17; 2 Chron 25:7, 9) Samuel (1 Sam 9:6-8, 10) Shemaiah (1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chron 11:2)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN CHARACTERISTICS OF A REAL MAN OF GOD Who in Scripture is given the title of Man of God? Elijah (1 Kings 17:18, 24; 2 Kings 1:9-13; 4:7, 9, 16, 21, 22, 25, 27, 40, 42; 5:8, 14, 15, 20; 6:6, 9, 10, 15; 7:2, 17, 18, 19; 8:2, 4, 7, 8, 11; 13:19; 23:16, 17) David (2 Chron 8:14; Neh 12:24; 12:36) Igdaliah (Jer 35:4) Timothy (1 Tim 6:11) Believers (2 Tim 3:17)

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN CHARACTERISTICS OF A REAL MAN OF GOD What does this title mean? Man of God-like qualities

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN EVALUATION TIME Read Mark carefully and list as many characteristics as you can find which describe Jesus as a man. 1:7 He wore shoes 1:9 He was baptized 1:11 a son 1:13 tested 1:14 preached 1:16 walked and saw 1:35 prayed

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Read Mark carefully and list as many characteristics as you can find which describe Jesus as a man. 1:41 His hand 2:15 He was followed 3:5 anger 3:10 could be trusted 3:31-32 had family 4:1 entered a boat 4:38 asleep 5:22 feet

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Read Mark carefully and list as many characteristics as you can find which describe Jesus as a man. 5:27 touched him 6:3 son of 6:4 had a home town 6:14 name spread abroad 6:42 He ate 8:23 spit, hands 10:13 touched children 11:7 sat on a colt

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Read Mark carefully and list as many characteristics as you can find which describe Jesus as a man. 11:15 cleansed temple 11:18 He was feared 14:3 anointed 14:23 gave thanks 14:46 took Him 14:53 trials 14:65 spit on and hit 15:17 crown of thorns

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Read Mark carefully and list as many characteristics as you can find which describe Jesus as a man. 15:24 garments 15:24 crucified 15:46 buried He was fully man!

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN MAN AS A SERVANT Scripture is very clear; if you want to be great… (complete the thought) learn to be a servant List the Scriptures to prove that truth. Mark 10:35 Matthew 20:20 John 13

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Study all five areas and detail, with Scripture to support, their necessity. Servant to the Lord: Jesus’ example (Matt 20:25-28) Philippians 2 Servant to the Family: Ephesians 5:25 – loving, cherish To Others: Philippians 2

Men With a Mission 3 Session 16 – BE A MAN Study all five areas and detail, with Scripture to support, their necessity. To Church: 1 Corinthians 12 Work Ephesians 6

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? It is never too difficult to begin a race. It is the finish line that is our problem. Why is it so many begin, but never finish? What can we do now to insure that we finish well?

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? FINISHING THE RACE List at least ten examples and cite the reasons why they may have not finished well. Cain – doubt, his first offering was bad (Gen 4) Lot (cf. Gen 19) Moses – didn’t get into the land Samson – didn’t repent Naomi – bitter (Ruth 1:20) Saul – suicide (2 Sam 1)

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? List at least ten examples and cite the reasons why they may have not finished well. Solomon (1 Kings 11) Judas Demas (2 Tim 4:10) Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8)

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? List reasons as to the men and women of Hebrews 11 finished well. Abel to his death – faithfulness (Heb 11:4) Enoch pleased God (Heb 11:5) Noah – finished his task (Heb 11:7) Abraham – kept seeking (Heb 11:8) Moses – refused Egypt (Heb 11:24) Rahab – regardless of cost (Heb 11:31)

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? List reasons as to the men and women of Hebrews 11 finished well. Gideon – kept faithful (Heb 11:32) Samson – recovered well (Heb 11:32) David – didn’t let shame stop him (Heb 11:32) Samuel - faithful (Heb 11:32)

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? THOSE WHO FINISHED WELL Make comments of the key verses in the Gospel of John regarding finishing well. John 1:3 – He made all things (Gen. 1 – very good) John 1:14 – Jesus came and did His work well John 1:29 – John pointing out Jesus John 2:1-10 – finished the wedding well John 4:1 – breaking down barriers to women and gentiles (maybe the woman at the well finished well?)

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Make comments of the key verses in the Gospel of John regarding finishing well. John 7:1 – brothers didn’t believe, but later did. James, Jude John 8:1 – woman caught in adultery—He dealt with it well John 11:1 – Lazarus and Jesus victory over death John 12:1f – triumphal entry John 13:1 – Washed feet—finished well His teaching on humility

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Make comments of the key verses in the Gospel of John regarding finishing well. John 16:1 – Promise of Holy Spirit—so they can finish well John 19:30 – It is finished John 20 – Resurrection John 21 – Re-commissioning of Peter and others

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? What are the principles from 2 Timothy to help insure finishing well? 2 Timothy 1:6 – stir up the gift 1:8 – don’t be ashamed 1:13 – hold fast to sound words 2:1 – be strong on grace 2:2 – commit to others 2:3 – endures hardness

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? What are the principles from 2 Timothy to help insure finishing well? 2:4 – don’t get caught in the affairs of this life 2:5 – strive lawfully 2:14 – strive not about words of no profit 2:15 – study for His approval 2:16 – shun profane and vain babblings 2:21 – purge ourselves

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? What are the principles from 2 Timothy to help insure finishing well? 2:22 – flee lusts 2:23 – avoid foolish and unlearned questions 2:24 – be gentle, patient 2:25 – instruct others 3:1 – know the signs of the times 3:14 – continue

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? What are the principles from 2 Timothy to help insure finishing well? 4:2 – preach the Word 4:5 – watch Notice those who didn’t finish well.

Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Men With a Mission 3 Session 17 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? List with Scripture some of the things He began and either has finished or will finish at some time. Creation (Gen 1) Acts (Gen 6:9) Tabernacle The church (Matt 16) Us (Phil 1:6) Heaven (John 14) Cross – It is finished (John 19)

Congratulations! Men With a Mission 3 Congratulations fellow man with a mission! You have successfully completed the year. Where will you go from here?