21 Oct Real Men: Blessed Men (Romans 3:1-20)
Blessed Men
· Why/How 2020 is the best & most blessed year of my life
Blessings of the Bible
Romans 3:1-2 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
· God is our Father
· Our Father likes to teach and lead His sons
· A life architected by the Bible has many blessings
Blessed Men
Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
1. God likes to bless men in Christ
Blessed is the man
· Blessing flows down
· 1. Internal 2. External 3. Eternal
2. God blesses men who walk together in relationship
the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers
Burden Path 1. walk w/wicked 2. stand w/sinners 3. sit w/scoffers
Blessing Path 1. walk w/godly 2. stand w/repentant sinners 3. sit w/worshippers
3. God blesses men who are in and under His Word
his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Back to the Bible survey (400k people) = The Power of 4 Effect
57% less likely to get drunk
59% less likely to view pornography
68% less likely to have sex outside of marriage
74% less likely to gamble
=Practical – priorities, schedule, money
4. God blesses men who plant their family in good soil
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
1. Biblical 2. Spiritual 3. Relational = healthy
Wise counsel
His/Her friends; Couple friends; Examples, Support; Romantic relationships
Group Questions
1. How has God blessed you recently?
2. Honestly, how many days a week is God’s Word in your life?
3. How are you (and your family if married) doing at rooting in good soil?
4. How can we pray for you?
