June 16 th , 2012 Father’s Day

1. Encouraging Biblical Manhood June 16th, 2012 Father’s Day

2. Genesis 3 – The Fall • V6 – Adam stands by while Eve eats of the fruit. • V6 – Adam eats of the fruit. • V9 – God called to ‘the man’. • V10 – In fear, Adam hides. • V12 – Adam blames God and Eve • V17 – God judges Adam Father’s Day 2012

3. 3 Areas Adam Failed As A Man • Adam stands by passively as Eve literally breaks the command of God – right in front of him. • Adam denies any responsibility and he blames God and Eve. • Adam followed the example and lead of Eve. Father’s Day 2012

4. Three Ways Men Demonstrate True Manhood 1st Way: Christian men demonstrate true manhood when they reject passivity in their lives – particularly – relationally and spiritually. Father’s Day 2012

5. Three Ways Men Demonstrate True Manhood 2nd Way: Christian men demonstrate true manhood by accepting their God-given responsibilities – particularly – in their homes. Father’s Day 2012

6. Three Ways Men Demonstrate True Manhood 3rd Way: Christian men demonstrate true manhood by leading courageously – particularly – their wives and children. Father’s Day 2012

7. A ‘Real Man’ Is One Who: • Rejects Passivity • Accepts Responsibility • Leads Courageously • Expects God’s Greater Reward From : Men’s Fraternity: The Quest For Authentic Manhood Father’s Day 2012

8. Leave A Legacy of Manhood Be the one that begins a new legacy of true biblical manhood in your family. YOU leave the legacy! Father’s Day 2012

9. Encouraging Biblical Manhood June 16th, 2012 Father’s Day