Training4Manhood

 

Host: Dan Panetti

 

Last week I shared some information about how valuable reading your Bible is and started to share some practical tips and tools for how to study your Bible well. At the end I shared a unique discovery that I had made in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Matthew…and this week we will dive further into this issue and learn more about how to read and ask good questions as you study the Word of God!

 

To learn more the second coming of Jesus, I recently read The King is Coming: It’s Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ by John Bevere - there are so many outstanding books on the subject, but this one is very recent and a really engaging read - I think you’ll enjoy it and learn a lot in the process.

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Why study your Bible? 

• Check out the “Power of 4” research conducted by the Center for Bible Engagement and learn how spending 4 or more days each week in your Bible can have dramatic effects in your life!

 

How to study your Bible?

• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Doug Stuart
• How to Study the Bible by Watchman Nee
• 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

1 Thessalonians 5:23 reminds us that we are body, soul, and spirit…and, if we are honest with ourselves, there are some “adjustments” in each of these areas that we need to make. And the great news is that these adjustments can make a remarkable difference in the direction of our lives! Where does it begin? Start with an honest assessment of where you are, then seek wisdom for where you want to be, and finally develop a plan to get from Point A to Point B! Sounds simple…well, let’s not make it more complicated than it needs to be. Start somewhere, and make progress toward a goal of a better you!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

There is a lot of talk about the Good Good golf commercial where a young man shoves a young woman to the ground - is that appropriate, did the culture over-react, how should we think about the relationship of men and women, especially in today’s culture where there is so much confusion and controversy about gender? Well, God’s Word is a source of light and wisdom on this subject and so we’ll examine what God has to say about how men should treat women.

 

In this episode, I referenced a book by Dr. Joe McIlhaney called Hooked - and it’s such a valuable and informative book, especially if you’re raising a young woman. Here is a link to the book:

• Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development by Dr. Joe McIlhaney and Freda McKissic Bush

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Maturing and aging are NOT the same thing. What is the difference? Well, again I found a terrific word picture in Spurgeon’s book Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden and he explained the difference between distance and duration - and that hit me as a perfect analogy for maturing vs. aging. In maturity, we want to grow in specific measurables…not just get a year older, but grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man (Luke 2:52). What does maturity really mean and how can we mature as men - that’s our conversation for this episode!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

As I talked about in the podcast, I’m reading Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden by Charles Spurgeon where Spurgeon is diving deep into the illustrations of the great Puritan pastor and writer Thomas Manton. I’ve enjoyed so many of the great lessons that Spurgeon has shared in this book and I want to share them with you as you continue to mature as a godly man! I can’t encourage you enough to be reading good books as part of your growth plan - God’s Word is first and foremost, but make sure you are adding some other great books to challenge and encourage you in your walk!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

What is the “main thing” that you should be focused on and working toward at each stage of your life - as a young man, as a husband, father, employee? I thought about each stage and came up with the following words:

 

Young man - growth

Employee - integrity

Marriage - love

Parenthood - model the way, “follow me”

 

Also, guys, one great way for you to mature is to take your eyes off your own needs, wants and desires, and to look to SERVE others (yes, sounds a lot like Scripture and Zig Ziglar!). Dr. Jason Snyder taught on this at Prestonwood - check out his sermon Adopting the Posture of Jesus.

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Scripture tells us in Luke 2:52 that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man.” How are you growing and maturing as a man? This year, let me strongly recommend that you read good books!

 

The value of reading is really far more profound that many of us realize. Reading trains our brains to process information in a much more meaningful and deliberate manner, far different than when we take in information from images. Listen to this podcast and determine that this year, you’re going to read some good books!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Last week we talked about the decision-making matrix - learning to LISTEN to God…and this week we turn our attention to the time before we make that decision - the preparation season, where we learn to wait on God as He leads and guides us! Interesting that there is a preparation time in Scripture - usually represented by the number 30, a season of maturity and growing. Scripture tells us in Luke 2:52 that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man in the time before he turned 30 years old and launched his public ministry. And several other prominent figures in Scripture had meaningful preparation times as well.

 

So, what should you be doing in your season of preparation?

• Discipleship - Titus 2 instructs the younger men to seek godly wisdom from older men, in your season of preparation, seek wisdom from godly counsel
• God’s Word - deepen your knowledge of God through His Word - study, memorize, and meditate on God’s Word
• Serve - preparation time isn’t just “sitting on the sidelines” but is a time to grow and mature - serving others is such a great way for us to grow in the grace of the Lord who came not to be served, but to serve - follow His example!
• Pray - as you wait, you can get frustrated and anxious - share those feelings with the Lord and as you communicate with Him…He will share with you as well.

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

How do you make decisions about what college to attend, what job to take, whom you should date and/or marry? Those are really important decisions and for many people, the criteria they use to make their decisions is filled with worldly wisdom about money, power, prestige…but lacking in wisdom from above!

 

Hopefully you will listen and learn from my own personal experience and God’s Word about how to listen to the “still small voice of God” and walk in obedience to His calling and purpose for your life.

 

T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.