Training Men Like Uriah . . .


To L.E.A.D. Their Own Family
 (To minister God's Word to your wife & each child personally.)
* Think long-term chess strategy men

This brief workshop outline barely scratches the surface. See "Articles" for much more.
© 1997 by Sid Galloway
Updated Sept 18, 2004

Remember Men -
A coworker might say, "I'll stand behind you",
A friend might even say, "I'll stand beside you".
But Jesus' attitude is, "Little brother, I'm out front as your pointman
and our Father's mighty hand is over us,
so get up and let's do it!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

© L.E.A.D. toward restoration & maturity in Christ, for God's glory, when you are in authority:
    (Who is to lead?  Government officials, pastors, husbands, parents, employers, teachers, etc. . . . . )
     - L oving                    (Mat 22:36-40; Joh 13:34-35; Rom 13:8-10; 1 Co 12-14; Gal 5:14; 1 Jo 3-4)
          - E quipping                (Rom 1:12; Col 2:2; 1 Th 3:1-2; 5:14; 2 Ti 3:15-17) Teach, Convict, Correct, Train
               - A ccountability      (Mat 18:15-20; 28:18-20; 2 Tim 2:1-4; Titus 2:3-5) Man to man, Woman to Woman
                   - D iscipline               (Mat 18:15-20; 1 Co 5:9-13) One to One, Two or More, Church, Public

© F.O.L.L.O.W. your leaders, in order to reveal Christ's character, when you are under authority:
    (Who is to follow?  Citizens, church members, wives, children, employees, students, etc. . . . .)
        Luke 2:39-52; Rom 13:1; Heb 13:7-17; Eph 5:22 & 33; 6:1; 6:5; Gen 9:1-3; . . . . 
        - F ear  (Eph 5:33  "phobeo" = respectful, submissive fear, recognizing authority as delegated by God.)
            - O bserve  (1 Co 11:1 You cannot follow unless you look to see what the leader is doing.)
                - L isten  (Pro 4:1 To help, you must incline your ear & heart to receive instructions.)
                    - L earn  (Php 4:9   An assistant learns what is needed & expected, to work as an effective helper.) 
                        - O bey    (1 Pe 3:6  Knowing what to do, but not doing it, is destructive and dishonoring to God.)  
                            - W alk   (Gal 5:25  "stoicheo", marching under authority produces God's order, harmony, & glory.)

 

I. Our Responsibility: It's your move men

A. 2 Sam 11-12 How & why did Uriah refuse to let "good" things swallow God's "best"?

B. 2 Tim 2:2-4 "these things" (all of 1 & 2 Tim; all epistles; all of Scriptures) 

C. Titus 1:10-11 All of elder tasks apply to the home elder ! 

* Home & Church Families functioning to the glory of our Father. 

* Scottish accountability (1647 Church of Scotland). 

 

 

 

 

Online Bible Study Series for Home Study
[Especially for a man to disciple his wife & children]
The articles below are online at www.soulcare.org
God's Way Home: Humble Hypotasso (The Way of The Son 1 Cor 15:27-28)
Family Discipleship Manual: For Heads of Household (ONLINE SOON . . . a bit at a time . . .)
               * His-story Time Line (helping your family see the big picture)
               * Head of Household Priorities (accountability)
               * Head of Household Strategy (practical planning)
               * Socialization into God's Image - Choose your socializers carefully

 

 

II. Husbandhood: 

A. 1 Cor 14:33-35 If the wife is to ask her husband, then he should be _________. 

B. 1 Tim 2:11-14 If a man is better able to fight in physical warfare, then ........ 

C. Classic counsel: 

* CBMW - Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood 

* Eph 5:26 & 29, The husband is commanded to wash and nourish his wife with the Word. 

* 17th century Richard Baxter: "The Special Duty of a Husband to His Wife". 

III. Ph.D. (Doctor of Phatherhood) 1 Tim 1:2 

A. Classic Counsel: Jonathan Edwards Farewell Sermon of Warning about (Eli's Curse) 

B. Scriptural Direction (Genesis 18:19 - God's purpose for "Father" Abraham - to command his family.

1. Psalm 127 

2. Eph 6:4 

3. Deut 6:6-7 

4. All of Proverbs 

5. Top Ten (Exo. 20) God's Outline 

6. Beware of Eli Syndrome 
 

IV. Practical Application: (suggestions, be creative, think prayerfully) 

A. What to teach - 

1. His-Story (History - of the Universe) The big picture. 

2. God's Library (66, divisions, etc.) 

3. How to Interpret. 

4. Major Doctrines 

* Why believe? Heb 11:1 

* Who is God? YHWH, not generic force. 

* Who is man? (Sin, depravity, temptation, deception) 

* Salvation? (hypotasso, submissive faith) 

* Progressive sanctification (growth, counseling) Soul-control. 

* The people of God (Church and Israel). 

* End Times (eschatology). 

B. When, Where, and How to teach - 

1. Humble patience (2 Tim 2:23-26). 

2. Disciple dates with Dad (Abba Father). 

3. Relationships not rituals. 

4. Personally, individually (Col 4:6). 

5. Win the heart of a rebel.