Living In Light of Christ’s Return #2 Preparing Leaders for the Last Days
April 25, 2024 Pastor: Ryan Rice Series: Living in Light of Christ's Return
Topic: End Times Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–20
Living In Light of Christ’s Return
#2 Preparing Leaders for the Last Days
Lead/Founding Pastor: Ryan Rice
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
THE PASSAGE
1Thessalonians 2:1-20, ESV
Preparing Leaders for the Last Days
9 Essential Character Qualities of Servant Leaders
1. Tenacity (vs.1-2)Acts 16:22-24, Acts 17:2-9, Galatians 6:9
2. Integrity (vs. 3)2 Timothy 4:4, Ephesians 5:3, I Timothy 3:2
3. Authority (vs.4)1 Timothy 1:11, I Timothy 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:14
4. Accountability (vs.4-5)Acts 24:16, Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10
5. Humility (vs.6)Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 23:12, James 4:6
6. Motherly (vs.7-10)Matthew 11:29, Isaiah 66:13, I Corinthians 3:1-2
7. Fatherly (vs.11-13)Deuteronomy 31:6, I King 2:2, I Thessalonians 5:11
8. Brotherly/Sisterly (vs.14-19)I Thessalonians 2:1, 2:9, 2:14, 2:17, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 13:1
9. Expectancy (vs.20)Philippians 3:20, Titus 2:13, I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Luke 16:9
TALK IT OVER
Ice Breaker - Have you ever had a mentor or leader who profoundly impacted your life? What qualities did they possess that made them stand out to you?
- How does the concept of tenacity, as highlighted in Acts 16:22-24 and Acts 17:2-9, resonate with the idea of preparing leaders for the last days?
- In what practical ways can leaders maintain integrity in today's challenging cultural landscape, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:4 and Ephesians 5:3?
- How do you understand the concept of authority in leadership, particularly in the context of serving others, as discussed in 1 Timothy 1:11 and 2 Timothy 1:14?
- What does it mean for leaders to be ultimately held accountable by God? Consider verses like Acts 24:16, Romans 14:12, and 2 Corinthians 5:10.
- Humility is emphasized as a crucial quality for leaders. How can leaders cultivate humility in a society that often values self-promotion and assertiveness, as indicated in Philippians 2:3-4 and James 4:6?
- Reflecting on the motherly qualities mentioned in verses 7-10, how can leaders nurture and care for those they lead with tenderness and compassion, drawing from passages like Matthew 11:29 and Isaiah 66:13?
- In what ways can leaders embody fatherly characteristics, providing guidance, protection, and encouragement to those under their care, as described in Deuteronomy 31:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:11?
- Considering the importance of brotherly love in leadership, how can leaders foster a sense of camaraderie and unity within their communities, reflecting on verses like 1 Thessalonians 2:1, 2:9, and Galatians 6:10?
- The passage concludes with an emphasis on expectancy. How does the anticipation of Christ's return shape the mindset and actions of leaders, as seen in Philippians 3:20 and Titus 2:13?
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