Da Vinci Code

"The Da Vinci Code is nothing less than a conscious effort to obscure the uniqueness and vitality of the Christian faith and message." ~ Darrell L. Bock

Here are the main ideas of his book "Breaking the DaVinci Code"

Who was Mary Magadalene?

Was Jesus Married?

Would being single make Jesus UnJewish?

What are the Gnostic Gospels?

How were the New Testament Gospels assembled?

What was Mary's role in the early church?

Glossary

The Father's Love

Week 1 My Father
Week 2 Letter to Your Father
Week 3 The Father's Frustration
Week 4 A Father's Blessing

God is Love...he invented it.

Love cannot be forced...because of this we deal w/ broken relationships.

We Need Love...we are born to love and be loved.

We have a love deficit.

We Seek to Fill the Love Void.

Research on the Father's love:

Kids with thier father's love are...
Healthier, do better in school, are less likely to commit crimes, have fewer emotional and behavior problems...Some research attribute the father's love as the sole significant predictor of success.

The Father's Frustration & Disappointment
Grades
Messy Room
Lieing
Drinking
Stealing
Sex

Missed commitments

Coaching School Friends
Your Future here on Earth

HOGs I'm hard on them because I'm human

Do I still Love you?

Salvation is Eternal...Ultimately I want you to go to heaven.

I'm Deeply proud of you and you have what it takes

Men rarely praise each other directly

The Wound from Wild @ Heart

Do I have what it takes?
Am I powerful?

Masculinity is Bestowed (pg 62)

Masculinity is an essence (pg 66)

Every Man carries a wound (pg 72)