The LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
“The Joy & Sadness of Leaders”
Hebrews 13:17
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy & not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Heb. 13:17(ESV)
I. The Accountability of Leaders (Heb. 13:17)
Leaders (Elders/Overseers) in the Church are called by
God to “_____ _______” over the souls of others.
cf. Lk. 2:8; Acts 20:28; 1 Th. 5:12-13; 1 Pet. 5:1-3
For God’s Church to be obedient & effective, leaders
must ______! cf. 1 Tim. 3:1; 4:10; 1 Th. 5:12
More than this, leaders will be held ____________ by
God for the quality of their spiritual leadership!
FYI – With spiritual responsibility comes stricter
___________! cf. Js. 3:1; Lk. 12:48; Rom. 14:12
Spiritual authenticity involves humble adherence to
Biblical qualifications of _________ & conduct.
cf. 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Tit. 1:5-9
II. The Responsibility of Followers (Heb. 13:17)
The God-given responsibility of those in the church is to
_____ & _______ to their spiritual leaders.
“Slavish, blind obedience is not called for here, but a
respectful, submissive spirit is.” R. Kent Hughes
The reason for this is that God has _________ their
charge & He will hold them accountable.
It is also the responsibility of the church to help their
leaders rule with _____ & not grief. cf. Ex. 17; Jer. 1
To cause our leaders grief is ________ to ourselves,
our leaders & the church! i.e. unprofitable
Leaders are privileged to experience great joy as well
as deep sorrow. cf. Phil. 1:3-4; 4:1; 1 Th. 2:19-20; 3:9
Spiritual leaders are not infallible & there are times to
disagree with them & _________ them. cf. 1 Tim. 5
Practical Application:
- Pray – Heb. 13:18-19; Lk. 6:12-13; Acts 6:6; 14:23
- Power – Heb. 13:20-21; Acts 6:3; Col. 1:28-29
Appointments with God
The HEART of a SERVANT
Mark 1:29-45
Monday, March 19th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 1:32-35
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Tuesday, March 20th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:30-32
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Wednesday, March 21st
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:45-46
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Thursday, March 22nd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 14:32-42
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Friday, March 23rd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 5:15-16
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Saturday/Sunday, March 24-25
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 6:12-13; 9:18
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
46-2012-The Leadership Challenge (Hebrews 13_17)
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