Biblical Masculinity: Part Two
In this powerful follow-up to the series on biblical masculinity, Chris Hilkin continues unpacking what it means to be a man after God's own heart through the PRIME MEN acrostic. After Jerrad Lopes opens with a heartfelt update and thanks the Dad Tired community for their support, Chris teaches through the next key biblical traits of godly manhood: Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, and Noble. With deep theological insight, biblical references, and real-life application, this episode challenges men to take spiritual leadership seriouslyāat home, in the church, and in the world.Bible Passages Mentioned:John 8Ā ā Jesus and the woman caught in adultery1 Timothy 3:4-5Ā ā Managing one's family wellEphesians 6:4Ā ā Fathers training and instructing childrenGenesis 18:19Ā ā Directing oneās household in the way of the LordGenesis 3:6Ā ā Adamās passivity in the Garden1 Samuel 3:11Ā ā Eliās failure to discipline his sonsMark 5Ā ā Jesus healing the bleeding woman2 Timothy 1:7Ā ā Spirit of power, love, and self-controlProverbs 16:32Ā ā Better to be patient than a warriorPhilippians 2Ā ā Christās humilityProverbs 24:16Ā ā The righteous fall seven times but rise again1 Corinthians 16:13-14Ā ā Be strong, courageous, and do everything in loveLuke 23Ā ā Jesus carrying the cross1 Timothy 4:8Ā ā Godliness has value for all thingsTitus 2:7-8Ā ā Teaching with integrity1 Samuel 15Ā ā Saul's disobedienceMatthew 4Ā ā Jesusā temptationJohn 17Ā ā Jesus interceding for his disciplesNehemiah 4:14Ā ā Fight for your familiesPhilippians 4:8Ā ā Whatever is noble, think about such thingsProverbs 22:1Ā ā A good name is more desirable than richesMicah 6:8Ā ā Do justice, love mercy, walk humblyActs 5Ā ā Ananias and SapphiraJoshua 7Ā ā The sin of AchanJohn 18Ā ā Jesus on trial before PilateIsaiah 53:7Ā ā Like a lamb silent before its shearersLuke 23:34Ā ā Jesus forgives those who crucified HimDiscussion Questions:Which of the PRIME MEN traits (Peacemaking, Repentant, Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, Noble) do you most naturally embody, and which one do you struggle with the most? Why?(Bonus: Print the list and literally highlight where you're strong and where you're bleeding, as suggested in the episode.)Read Ephesians 6:4. What does it look like for you, specifically, to take spiritual responsibility for your kids? In what ways have you been tempted to hand that role off to someone else?How have you misunderstood meekness in the past? What would it look like for you to walk in āpower under controlā this week?How does your private life reflect your integrity? Are there places in your life where you are āfractionedā or living in two different personas? What does integration look like for you?In a culture that values comfort and ease, what does it mean to endure like Jesus? How can you practically grow in endurance and perseverance when life gets hard?