THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK
43 – SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 23, 2016
TOPIC: A LEADER
FOR THE NATION I
Main Text: 1 Samuel 9: 1-17
Memory Verse: 1 Sam 9:17. When
Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to
you about; he will govern my people.
Introduction
Israel gained
her independence from Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses. Yet, the
One who directed the cause of Israel’s history was God. He was their unseen
King and provider and demonstrated his sovereignty from Egypt to the Promised
Land after which Israel asked for a king. Both Samuel and God were displeased
at the request, but God granted it and led Saul under trying conditions to the
house of Samuel to be anointed as king.
Discussion
Questions
1. How is Saul
described in the passage? Verse 1a.
2. Why did Kish
send Saul and the servant? Verse 3.
3. What did Saul
do to demonstrate that he was:
• Hard working? Verses 4
• Concerned about the well-being of
others? Verse 5
• Humble and open to good advice? Verses
6-10
4. What do you
learn from the passage about God’s choice of leaders? Verses 15- 16
5. What
leadership qualities do you have that God can tap into?
6. What
leadership qualities should be considered when choosing leaders at various
levels?
Conclusion
As Saul went
from place to place in search of donkeys, he demonstrated his belief in the
dignity of labour; in his interaction with the servant, he showed himself as
someone who had good human relations and respect for others; his concern for
his father’s well-being showed that he was sensitive to the needs of others.
Saul’s concern about what to give to the man of God paints a picture of a godly
person who respected the office that Samuel occupied; his approach to the young
girls was with deep respect. Again he demonstrated the fact that everybody
needs somebody. The practice of multi-party democracy requires the citizens to
elect a president and parliamentarians periodically as practiced for instance
in Ghana. It is expected that those elected will be godly persons who cherish
the dignity of labour, and have the welfare of the people at heart.
Unfortunately,
various factors like financial inducement, ethnicity, nepotism, greed, and
propaganda tend to corrupt the system so much that often those elected into
office do not represent the choice of God. As Ghanaians prepare for elections
it is expected that people will seek guidance from God to vote for the right
candidates.
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THE CHURCH OF
PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
43 – SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 2016.
ACTIVITY: SERMON
DISCUSSION / PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS & VISITATION
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