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?