Lesson 2: Masculinity

Manhood is knowing where the plunger is.

What makes a man great?

3 Biblical Principles for Men

I.Give Up Your Seat

Matthew 20:20-27

What Men Don’t Know

Men Desire: autonomy & authority

“I deserve a seat near the front”

World’s view of authority

I’m in power and you should

recognize me!

God’s view of authority

Greatness is measured in servitude…

3 Biblical Principles for Men

II.Carry the Food

Luke 22:24-27

God’s view of greatness

Your greatness is based on what

you do for others

God’s view of greatness

greatness involves equipping and

investing in others

3 Biblical Principles for Men

III.Grab a Towel

John 13:12-16

What Men Don’t Know

Men Desire:

status“the menial tasks are beneath me”

God’s view of STATUS

Your status is determined by your level of

humility

GIVE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHEN YOU HAVE SEEN MEN DEMONSTRATE THE BEST OF WHAT WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS MORNING

WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM HIM

AND WHAT DID YOU SEE IN HIM

THAT YOU ADMIRED?

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS THAT MEN CAN SERVE OTHERS THAT

YOU WOULD CONSIDER THE MODERN DAY

EQUIVALENT OF FOOT WASHING?

WHAT ARE SOME REAL

WORLD EXAMPLES OF SERVING WITH

HUMILITY?

WHAT ARE SOME PRACTICAL NEXT

STEPS YOU COULD TAKE TO BECOME

GREAT IN THE WAY JESUS DEFINES GREATNESS?