City Life Church. Bible Study
Leadership.
A. . What metaphor would you use to describe a leader, or what would you liken a leader to?
1My son, be strong in the grace that is yours in Christ Jesus. 2You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to people you can trust the things you’ve heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also. 3Like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, join with me in suffering. 4A soldier does not take part in things that don’t have anything to do with the army. Instead, he tries to please his commanding officer. 5It is the same for anyone who takes part in a sport. They don’t receive the winner’s crown unless they play by the rules. 6The farmer who works hard should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Think about what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand what all of it means.
15Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly. 16Stay away from godless chatter. Those who take part in it will become more and more ungodly.
20In a large house there are things made out of gold and silver. But there are also things made out of wood and clay. Some have special purposes. Others have common purposes. 21Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.
24Anyone who serves the Lord must not be hard to get along with. Instead, they must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach. The one who serves must not hold anything against anyone. 25They must gently teach those who are against them. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth. 2 Timothy 2: 1-15,20-22, 24-25.
Paul’s metaphors of a leader.
1. Teacher –2 Timothy 2:2 NIrV
2. Soldier – 2 Timothy 2:3 – 4 NIrV
3. Athlete –' 2 Timothy 2:5 NIrV
B. What qualities of leadership can we learn from the metaphors above?
4. Farmer –2 Timothy 2:6 NIrV
5. Worker – 'Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly. ' 2 Timothy 2:15 NIrV
6. Vessel –' 2 Timothy 2:20 – 21 NIrV
7. Servant – 2 Timothy 2:24 – 25 NIrV
C. What qualities of leadership can we learn from the metaphors above?
The tools it take to lead
'God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves. So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.' 2 Timothy 1:7 – 8 NIrV
1. Love – the relational ability to attract and connect with others.
2. Power – Courage & competence to get the Job done.
3. Sound mind – Perspective & wisdom to grasp a vision & take the right steps.
D. What can we learn from the Scripture above on Leadership?
E. What lessons does the scripture above teaches us on feeling afraid or ashamed to lead?
