Category: Men in Ministry

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Not sure about you all, but I look forward to the New Year as a time to reassess where I've been and concretely direct where the Lord is prayerfully leading me now. The word to focus on is “new” in our continuing walk with Christ. See if what follows makes sense as I reflect on what a “new you” should take into consideration. How has our gracious King stretched and grown you during this last year?...
A Class on Family Worship Ahead!

A Class on Family Worship Ahead!

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. I pray gentlemen 16 years and up in our congregation are looking forward to the class on Masculine Spiritual Leadership beginning on Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm. This will start the week after we end The Pilgrim's Progress Study. As I shared with you last month, please invite friends or classmates for this four-week journey into the scriptural duties men are called to participate in by our gracious God. But wait!...
Final Study Questions for The Pilgrim’s Progress, Chpts 28-36

Final Study Questions for The Pilgrim’s Progress, Chpts 28-36

Chapter 28 As Hopeful and Christian continue they encounter the terrifying end of Turn-away. He was bound by seven __________ who were taking to the by-way to ________. Christian identifies him as Turn-away from ____________. On his back is a sign which labels him a ___________ professor. What do you think that means? This section of our pilgrim's journey is on the dark lane, and they tremble at the captive's prospects. The dark lane describes both the captive's _________ and his ___________. In the 4th chapter of Jude we are told apostates secretively, subtly creep into Christian churches by a...
August Column: Be Godly Men

August Column: Be Godly Men

1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. In the era of #metoo, promoting strong, masculine leadership seems like an act of aggression in our contemporary culture. Masculinity, in my opinion, has only become “toxic” as it has deviated from scriptural norms. This is precisely why the Lord promotes biblical manliness from the likes of Paul and others in holy scripture. The Bible is wonderfully clear in its distinction between the sexes, as it is concerning their roles they are to live into. To even state such truths today invites rabid attacks of...
Continued Questions for The Pilgrim’s Progress Chpts 19-27

Continued Questions for The Pilgrim’s Progress Chpts 19-27

Chapter 19 Talkative, an agent of Satan, is the opposite of Apollyon's direct aggressive attack. His approach is underhanded and deceptive. He appears handsome from a distance, why? He professes seeking heaven, but without heart _________. He talks of doctrine, but with no corresponding change in personal ____________. Faithful is too eager to encourage Talkative. Faithful uplifts his __________. Talkative expounds on God's gospel of sovereign grace, but without personal experience of its effects (WD, CP, GREVT, GMS) Talkative is encouraged to lead in this discussion because of his apparent __________ of knowledge. Christian unmasks Talkative's lifestyle. He is a...
The Pilgrim’s Progress Questions Chapters 13-18

The Pilgrim’s Progress Questions Chapters 13-18

Chapter 13 Christian encounters two swiftly returning pilgrims at the top of the hill. Timorous is an individual who lacks courage, so it makes sense his retreat is caused by the increasing ___________ahead. Mistrust fails to find security in the path and will not pass the _________along the way. Christian evaluates his options and reasons it is safer to proceed ahead. To return is to face certain__________. However, to go forward and face danger still offers the hope of_________. To go back down the hill is to run as ___________. When afflicted, the temptation is to _____________ from the narrow...
The Pilgrim’s Progress Questions: Chapters 7-12

The Pilgrim’s Progress Questions: Chapters 7-12

Study Questions for The Pilgrim's Progress – Chpts 7-9 Chapter 7 How is Christian to get through the wicket gate? Is only one attempt made by Christian? What/who does the gate represent? Christian describes himself to Good Will in what manner? Why is this important? Why did no one come with Christian as he explained to Good Will? How do we see this today? Describe the problem of tarrying at the gate. How might someone be affected by the delay? Can you see anyone like Obstinate and Pliable around you now? What did Christian exhibit in his explained encounter with...