LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF DAVID - SAANICH PENINSULA STUDY WEEKEND 2019

The class explores leadership lessons from David's life, focusing on the importance of meekness and humility in spiritual leadership. It contrasts David with Moses and Joshua, emphasizing the need for encouragement and service in leadership roles. The class also discusses the consequences of poor leadership, exemplified by Saul, leading to a vacuum that David filled.

Passages: Numbers 12:3, Exodus 24:13, Deuteronomy 1:38, 1 Samuel 31:1-6

The class covers David's leadership qualities, emphasizing his heart's alignment with God's will and his role as a servant. It contrasts David's character with Saul's and highlights the importance of having a right heart and fulfilling God's purpose.

Passages: 1 Samuel 13:13-14, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Kings 11:4, 1 Kings 15:3, 1 Kings 14:8, Psalm 78:72

The class explores David's development as a spiritual leader through three phases: individual, team, and ecclesial leadership. It emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, wise behavior, and the impact of both successes and failures on character growth.

Passages: 1 Samuel 16:12, 1 Samuel 17:26, 2 Samuel 2:4, 2 Samuel 21:17, Deuteronomy 20:1-4, Psalm 51

The class explores leadership lessons from David's life, contrasting his humility and decisiveness with Nabal's arrogance and stubbornness. It highlights Abigail's proactive and peacemaking leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility, forgiveness, and wise decision-making.

Passages: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

The class explores leadership lessons from David's life, emphasizing the importance of being a good shepherd and servant. It highlights David's desire to build God's temple and his role as a type of Christ, who is the perfect shepherd. The class encourages followers to emulate Christ's example of service and leadership.

Passages: 1 Samuel 16:1-7, 2 Samuel 7:5-16, Isaiah 40:9-11, John 10:7-11