Manskool: Man as King
Taught at Manskool on 4.19.09 by Dallas Kratzer
The husband has a kingly role.
This does not mean an emphasis on wielding power and having rank and privilege. It does mean the husband is responsible to lead his family.
- In protecting (interaction with the world).
- In providing.
- In serving (we are servant-leaders, not those lording it over others).
- 1 Pet 5:2-4 – Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly-not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.
Headship is the divine calling of a husband to take primary responsibility for Christ-like, servant leadership, protection, and provision in the home. - John Piper
Our roles do not exist as an end. They are a means of grace and they exit in relationship. They will only function effectively in a world of love. The key is understanding the facets of life that can foster a relationship of love.
- INTEGRITY: Psalms 15 – Peter denying Christ
- COURAGE: Psalms 27 – John Mark lacked courage, but became useful
- DISCIPLINE: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 – Bereans
- COMPASSION: Psalms 72:12ff – Barnabus with Paul, then John Mark
- ENDURANCE: Romans 15:4 – John, lived the longest
- SELF-SACRIFICE: Genesis 22 – Paul, gave up a life of privilege
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