Lecture on Biblical Manhood and Overcoming Father and Mother Wounds

Introduction: what you lack as child you crave for it as adult .ex 14:1-6 Idols in the heart

• Presentation led by Mlec Moshe aka Dr Howard
• Discussion focuses on developing biblical manhood, addressing father and mother wounds.
• Goal: Transform men through accountability and adherence to biblical principles.

Main Themes

Presenting Bodies as Living Sacrifices

• Concept of being a living sacrifice - ‘Death Walk’
  • Living for God requires dying to self.
  • Men must continuously be conformed to divine image.

The Role of Men in Restoration

• Restoration of the Kingdom of Israel begins with men.
• Prayer and Unity: Importance of men dwelling in unity and addressing epigenetic trauma.
• Accountability: Essential to change and transforming lives.

Challenges Facing Hebrew Men

Addressing the Unfinished Business of the Past

• Wounds and Issues: Anger, pain, and searching for identity due to absent fathers.
• Family Dynamics: Shape men’s lives and decisions.

Father Wounds

• Absent Father Wound:
  • Leads to unresolved anger, extreme behavior, and inner sense of loss.
  • Men often seek fulfillment illegitimately.
• Role of Fathers:
  • Provide life skills, direction, and affirmation.
  • Important statements: “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” and “You’re good at something.”

Mother Wounds

• Overly Bonded Mother’s Wound:
  • Emotional attachment can hinder development into manhood.
  • Results in dominance issues or passivity towards women.
  • Physical and emotional separation necessary.

Characteristics of Biblical Manhood

Principles of Manhood

• Humility: Pain teaches what pride won’t.
• Control Appetites: Manage desires to avoid temptation.
• Provide and Protect: Men must lead and protect families.

Faces of a Man

1. King: Represents moral integrity and leadership.
2. Warrior: Protects, provides, and fights for family.
3. Lover: Shows tenderness and emotional openness.
4. Friend: Builds loyalty and accountability with other men.

Conclusion

• Men must reconnect with biblical definitions and standards of manhood.
• Importance of community, accountability, and rejecting societal pressures.
• Encouragement for personal reflection and embracing a journey of transformation.