‘A Good Pattern Leader.’
2 Chronicles 17:1-10.
a) 2 Chronicles 17:1. Jehoshaphat strengthened his people.
b) 2 Chronicles 17:2. Jehoshaphat protected his people.
c) 2 Chronicles 17:3. Jehoshaphat worshipped the Lord.
d) 2 Chronicles 17:4. Jehoshaphat sought God.
e) 2 Chronicles 17:4. Jehoshaphat obeyed God.
f) 2 Chronicles 17:5. Jehoshaphat was a Leader who was established by the Lord and loved by the people.
g) 2 Chronicles 17:6. Jehoshaphat was committed to the Ways of the Lord – he demolished idols and idolatry.
h) 2 Chronicles 17:7 & 9. Jehoshaphat wanted all people to be taught the Word of God.
i) 2 Chronicles 17:8. Jehoshaphat mobilised the priests.
j) 2 Chronicles 17:10. Then the Fear of the Lord fell on all the surrounding Kingdoms.
(Through this QT I find A Good Pattern Leader)
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‘David And Abigail – Christ And The Church.’
1 Samuel 25:39-42.
a) 1 Samuel 25:39. David sends his messengers to Abigail at the right time. There is always a “right time” to hear the Gospel and respond to the Lord.
b) 1 Samuel 25:40. The Message was very clear. The Gospel Message needs to be very clear.
c) 1 Samuel 25:41. Abigail’s humble response. As we humbly respond to the Gospel we can truly become a part of the Church.
d) 1 Samuel 25:42. Abigail’s prompt response. We should also promptly respond to the Gospel invitation and enter into God’s Family – the Church.
(Through this Second one I find a beautiful picture: David And Abigail – Christ And The Church)
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Chris.
True Leaders in the Body of Christ are established by the Lord. There are some leaders today who try to establish themselves by breaking away from established Churches and ministries and attempting to build their own “kingdoms” rather than be a part of God’s Church being established by the Lord. We need to be very cautious about joining these “breakaway” groups. The way that the Kingdom of God is expanded is not through “breakaway” groups, rather it is expanded as the local Churches send out Leaders to serve and lead in other places.
