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Lead Like Moses
Talking Points:
- Leading well is something every man should desire to do. God took a reluctant leader in Moses and used him to bring the entire nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt.
- God can use anyone to lead, regardless of your past. God isn’t calling all of us to lead large groups of people, but he is calling all of us to lead our families if we’re married, and lead at least one other person in discipleship. Exodus 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:23-24, Romans 12:8
- Don’t make excuses. When God calls you to lead, he’ll equip you to lead. He can use your shortcomings to bring more glory to himself as you lead. Our obedience is more important than our giftings when it comes to leadership. Exodus 3:11-14, 4:1-14, Exodus 6:12, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Exodus 4:20-26
- Great leaders stand in the gap for those they’re leading. Moses was a buffer between Pharaoh and the Israelites and also a mediator between the Israelites and the Lord. Exodus 20:18-20, Exodus 32:9-14
- Good leaders understand the importance of receiving feedback and delegating responsibility. They exhibit humility in their successes. Exodus 18:14-18, Numbers 12:3
Discussion:
- What qualities do you feel are most important for a leader? Which of those qualities would you like to develop more in your life?
- Why do you think God called Moses to lead his people even though he had great mistakes in his past? Exodus 2:11-12
- Has there been a time in your life where you felt God calling you to lead, but you responded with excuses? How does 1 Corinthians 1:27 help us overcome our insecurities to lead?
- Why do you think the Israelites preferred to have Moses mediate between them and the Lord instead of having God speak to them directly?
- How open are you to receiving feedback from those you lead? How often do you seek it out? How can pride hinder us from doing that?
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Lead Like Joshua
Talking Points:
- Joshua focused on the character and power of God not the circumstances around him. He knew God would deliver on his promises. Godly leaders stand on God’s truth in the face of adversity.
- Joshua was careful to obey the Lord’s commands. Leading well sometimes means going against the world’s wisdom.
- God’s Word instructs us on how to lead well. God told Joshua he would be successful if he didn’t deviate from the instructions God had given. God wants us to be strong and courageous, and he will equip us to lead.
- Joshua knew he couldn’t control the decisions of others and he couldn’t lead people where he wasn’t willing to go. He set the tone by modeling obedience to God and challenged the people to follow.
Discussion:
- Have you ever had to step into a leadership role that required you to fill the shoes of a great leader? How did that make you feel?
- Read Numbers 14:5-12. How was Joshua and Caleb’s perspective different from the rest of the spies that had been sent to explore the promised land? How can people look at the same set of circumstances and come to such radically different conclusions?
- What are some ways you feel like God’s wisdom has caused you to go against worldly wisdom? Did you receive any criticism for that?
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16. How have you found God’s Word to be useful as you’ve sought to lead others?
- Do you find it difficult to not want to force people to make the decisions you know are best for them? How do you try to help lead them to make the right decision?
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Lead Like Jonathon
Talking Points:
- Jonathan over communicated, communicated clearly, and welcomed feedback. Good leaders are always looking for opportunities to earn trust, and it’s clear Jonathan had earned trust from his armor bearer. Jonathan knew his strength came from the Lord and that God was the one who would bring victory. 1 Samuel 14:1-14
- Good leaders know the appropriate time to take a risk. When we step out in faith for God, it can trigger great victories for the kingdom. 1 Samuel 14:15-23, Psalm 20:7
- Jonathan chose principle over position. Even though he was next in line to be king of Israel, he wanted to obey God and he wanted what was best for the nation – even if that meant going against his father and putting his own life in danger. 1 Samuel 18:1-4,
Discussion:
- Why is clear communication so important when leading others?
- Would you say you seek out feedback often as a leader? Why or why not?
- Trust is earned, not freely given. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How are you working to earn trust in your relationships and with those you lead?
- Read 1 Samuel 14:15-23 and Psalm 20:7. What were the results of Jonathan taking a risk? How have you seen God move in your life when you have stepped out in faith and taken a risk?
- Contrast Jonathan’s leadership with Saul’s. How did Saul’s leadership reflect his insecurity?
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Lead Like Jesus
Talking Points:
- No conversation about leadership is complete without discussing Jesus. He was the most influential leader in the history of the world. He calls his followers to lead like he led.
- Jesus had absolute clarity on the mission. He didn’t let the desires of others, or even his own preferences, get in the way of accomplishing what he was sent to do. John 6:14-15, Luke 2:49-50, Mark 8:31-33
- Jesus was intentional about taking advantage of teachable moments. He didn’t let the urgent get in the way of the important. He knew he had a limited amount of time to invest in his disciples and wanted to make the most of every opportunity. Mark 8:14-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9
- Jesus was the epitome of servant leadership. He humbled himself, left the comforts of heaven, and went to the cross. The God of the universe took on frail, human flesh and was faced with every temptation we face, but never sinned. When we’re following Jesus, we’re following a servant. John 13:3-8, Philippians 2:5-8
- To be great in the kingdom of heaven, we need to be a servant. In God’s upside down kingdom, we’re exalted when we humble ourselves in service to others. Matthew 20:25-28
Discussion:
- Who have been the most influential leaders in your life? What made them stand out?
- Why is clarity on the mission so important? What are some of the consequences of lack of clarity?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how intentional are you about taking advantage of teachable moments? What are some of the barriers that keep you from doing it?
- Read John 13:3-8 and Matthew 20:25-28. List some of the ways Jesus humbled himself to serve us. Which one is most meaningful to you?
- Do you agree that men should be the biggest servants in a household? Why or why not? How can you be more of a servant leader this week?
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