What does it mean to be a man? There are many images of what an ideal man looks like, and not all are worth following. What does it mean to be a man of God? Genesis 25:27-28 God doesn’t place special value on 1 Samuel 19:2 2 Samuel 14:25 Scripture doesn’t aim at telling me how to be It spends a lot of time talking about how to be 1 Corinthians 16:13 The church didn’t need The church needed 1 Kings 2:1-3 David tells Solomon to man up by 1 Corinthians 16:14 Paul tells the church to man up by Ephesians 4:13 The image that I am measured against is Ephesians 5:25 Philippians 3:17 Who is in me? Who am I in? Verses for further study 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 Questions for discussion How did you learn what a man should be like? There are many images of what it looks like to be a man. How can we determine which ones are worth following? How is being measured by the character of Christ different than being measured against other people? Who are you influencing in your life? Who is influencing you? Parent Cues Keep practicing this month's memory verse from Psalm 27:13. See if anyone is able to say it yet. Do you ever feel like you are the underdog in your life? Share with one another why you feel that way? Or if you don't share why. Is it hard to believe that God can use you no matter what? Pray together that God will help you face tough situations this week with confidence, knowing that He can work through even YOU!