Monday, 23 December 2019

Lesson 13( Dec 21-27), Leaders in Israel

The Influence of Our Leaders

  1. How can some leaders (or anybody), be both good and bad?
  2. Why do the children of good leaders turn out corrupt?
  3. How does a person who is a good leader in the beginning become bad later?
Evil in the Sight of the Lord

    1. Why is it worse for a leader to be bad than for an ordinary person? 
    2. In a judgement can a person blame a leader for leading him/her astray?
    3. Can earlier harm be undone by a leader who repents?
    Courage and Empowerment
    1. Can a person who does not have courage be a leader?
    2. What strategies can a timid leader employ when courage is required? 
    3. When will God fight for us and when does He expect us ourselves to fight?
    Purpose and Passion
    1. Does God help one who comes only when help is needed? How sincere are such people?
    2. Is a leader born with purpose and passion or are those developed?
    3. Why did God need both Ezra and Nehemiah? Isn't one good leader enough?
    Humility and Perseverance
    1. Why does a leader need humility?
    2. Is one born with humility or is it developed?
    3. What dangers are there if any of taking help from human powers?
    4. What negative aspects are there if any, to perseverance?
    5. How practical is it for a leader to be the servant-type?