1. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 1

2. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 2  God instituted the home – (Gen 2:18-24)  God has given rules for each member of the home to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)  We must look to God’s word for the role a husband and father has in the home – (Not to television or pop psychologist!) - (Eph 6:4)

3. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 3  To leave father and mother – Mat 19:5,6  To cleave, (NKJV: “be joined) to his wife – Mat 19:5,6; Eph 5:31  To be head of his wife as Christ is head over His bride the church – Eph 5:23  To be faithful to his wife – Heb 13:4; Job 31:1; Mt. 5:28-29

4. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 4  To love his wife - Eph 5:23-33  To dwell with his wife with understanding - providing for her needs - 1 Peter 3:7  Respect - 1 Pet. 3:7  Physical - 1 Tim 5:8; 1 Pet 3:7  Intellectual - 1 Pet 3:7;  Sexual - 1 Cor. 7:1-4  Emotional – 1 Pet 3:7  Spiritual – 1 Pet 3:7; Eph 5:25

5. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 5  Responsible for providing leadership & direction - –As Abraham – (Gen 18:19) –As Joshua – (Josh 24:15) –Spiritual leader – (Eph 6:4; Col 3:18-21; 1 Thes 2:8-12; 1 Tim 3:5) –Eli punished – (1 Sam 3:13)  Every Family Needs- –Rules  Plans –Goals  Duties –Direction  Discipline

6. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 6  Physical needs!!! - Genesis 3:17-19; 1 Timothy 5:8  Problems-  Needs vs. wants (Pr 15:17) - Laziness (Pr. 20:13) - Pleasure (Pr. 21:17) - Debt (Pr. 22:7)  There is more to being the man of the house than a paycheck.  Teaching - Example – Time – Love - (Col 3:18-21)

7. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 7  God instituted the home – (Gen 2:18-24)  God has given rules for each member of the home to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)  We must look to God’s word for the role a husband and father has in the home - Not Television or pop psychologist! (Eph 6:4)

8. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 8  The man is to be the head of the home!!  With both physical & spiritual responsibilities!  When a father neglects his responsibilities in the home he neglects his sacred duty which could have eternal consequences for MANY besides himself!!  It takes courage to be a REAL MAN!!  There will be many trials, challenges and disappointments - but only a REAL GOD FEARING MAN will experience the joys in this life that will translate into joys for all eternity!!!!!

9. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006 9