You will need your Bible and a pen & notebook to complete these lessons. You should be able to copy and paste these outlines

to your word processor and print them without difficulty if you so desire. We recommend you record in your note book deep

thoughts or questions that may arise as you study, and certainly record all things God reveals to your heart. Look over these

notes frequently and use them even as you pray. God will cause you to grow in wisdom and understanding. Keep your note book

with you throughout the day as much as possible to record all God reveals to you and to review the things you have learned.

Look up all bible verses in this study. Highlight or mark them in your bible. It is Gods Word speaking directly to you.

   We also recommend you make a habit of memorizing a scripture each week. This not only helps get the Word deep in your heart,

but is also an excellent mental exercise.

IRON MEN 3

WHY MEN’S MINISTRY IS IMPORTANT:

Proverbs 24:5-6

A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;

For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of

counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Acts 20:32

So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance

among all those who are sanctified.

First God builds us up and THEN gives us an inheritance (increase)

God is more interested in building the man than in building the ministry.

- When you stop growing, you stop allowing God given capacity to flow to yourself. A man must be able to handle what God has

for him BEFORE he receives it.

The key to continue to flourish year after year is faithfulness.

Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man will abound with blessings…

FIVE FACETS OF FAITHFULNESS

A Faithful man is:

1) Faithful to the Word

 We make time for the Word of God every day AND we do what it says (we allow the Word to change our hearts and our minds.

Joshua 1:8

This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do all that is

written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

James 1:22 &25

2) Faithful in Prayer

We adjust our schedule to make time for daily prayer. This is our spiritual lifeline, and we MUST stay connected to it!

Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the

saints-

- Our power source for God’s supply is in our connection to Him. (He is the vine, we are the branches)

-FILL IN THE BLANKS

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3) Faithful to Family

As the spiritual head of the home, the spiritual climate in the home are the man’s responsibility. What we allow or disallow can

affect our family.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children…

-this inheritance is much more important in spiritual things than in natural things. (note 1Peter 1:3-4)

Young men, still under the roof of their earthly fathers can greatly enhance God’s blessings on the home by standing in in agreement of

faith

with their father.

4) Faithful to Serve

Proverbs 20:6

Most men will proclaim their own goodness,

But who can find a faithful man?

This is where our ministry work outside of our immediate family is essential. In order for God’s will to be done in our community, we have

to fulfill our part. That part is up to you to find. God has a place for all of us and when we are faithful to serve, remember,

blessings then abound toward us.

- This is God’s principle of sowing and reaping in a daily, practical sense.

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5) Faithful to Leadership

Aaron and Hur held up the arms of Moses during battle, and Israel was victorious.

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Conclusion:

We don’t walk as mere men. - There is a realm of Gods strength that makes you different from the world.

Satan attacks in our weakest area, so be prepared. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

You have to KNOW you win!! - Even when it doesn’t look like it!

The Christians theme is; "I shall rise again!"

No matter how much we have been pushed down, just like the beach ball forced down into the swimming pool, we always rise to the top!