Strength and Courage

Introduction: Gen 18:19 reads, “For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him”. It is generally estimated that more than half of marriages in some western countries end in divorce. Among the many reasons responsible for this, lack of submission from each of the partners owing to poor communication stands out. Wise men say that when you notice your neighbour’s moustache on fire, you better pour some water on to yours. Only fools and simpletons fail to learn from the mistakes of other people. Experience is a poor teacher, as it leaves ‘experts’ with bruises, at best. Discussions Why did Sarah refer to her husband as “my lord”? Gen 18:12, 1Pet 3:6 Discuss episodes and evidence of Abraham’s ability to command his household. Gen 13:8,9; 14:14-16 24:1-4 According to the following scr...

Introduction: Good leaders being impetuses to move any organisation/mission/vision are rare to come by. Their enthusiasm, goal-oriented principles as well as charisma are harnessed to meet objectives easily. Esther, Mordecai, Joseph and David all present different strengths we can learn from. In this study, we will discuss subtle caveats that have destroyed the performance of many leaders. Discussions ·          Identify factors that contributed to poor performance of some kings of Israel. 1Kings 11:26-31; 1sam 15:24 ·          What were Saul’s reasons for not attacking Goliath? 1Sam 17:11,25,33 ·          Jeroboam established a monument that became a constant referral for sin. What were the reasons for this action? 1Kings 12:26-31 ·          After Saul’s conquest of the Amalekites, he brought back sheep and Kind Agag. What where...