This course will illustrate how a particular family of religious leaders passively regarded the Law of the LORD; thereby launching Israel into deadly situations. Students who enroll in this course are seeking to become spiritual leaders who possess an inate ability of strength and courage. Strength to persevere inspite of the odds; and courage to become humble and follow the will of God. This course will also explore why it is vital to become dedicated and passionate regarding meditating in the word of the LORD day and night; and why it is spiritually healthy to resist trendy religious methodologies of the world. This course requires that students put aside cultural bias and delve into the lives of an ancient era. As students place themselves within the actual environment of the characters portrayed in I Samuel 1-7; and really listen to the characters as their story unfolds, they will begin to see an emerging strong and courageous leader coming into view. This course cautions aspiring spiritual leaders to resist and avoid mixing the word of God with selfish whims; and above all to lean on the LORD for understanding of how to lead His people.
These are the 3 main goals of this class: 1) To understand the vital necessity of strength and courage that is grounded in the power of the Most High God. 2) To understand the importance of maintaining prayerful integrity in the midst of chaos. 3) To understand the vital importance of constant acknowledgement of the Most High God.
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Course Description
The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the dangerous effects of irresponsible spiritual leadership. The biblical passages and related readings will focus upon a particular era in the life of the Israelites that was on the brink of imminent destruction due to corrupt leadership. Students who enroll in this course are seeking to become spiritual leaders saturated with divine spiritual strength and courage (see Joshua 1). Strength to persevere in spite of the odds and courage to humbly submit to and follow the will of God.
Course Design
ØThis course is also designed for students who desire to increase their knowledge regarding leaders of the Bible.
ØDiscover why it is vital to become dedicated and passionate regarding meditating in the word of the LORD God day and night.
ØThe importance of resisting trendy religious methodologies that lack a divinely ordered spiritual foundation
This course requires that students put aside cultural bias and delve into the lives of an ancient biblical era. As students place themselves within the actual environment of the characters portrayed in the background information; and really listen to the characters as their stories unfold, they will begin to see strong and courageous leader coming into view in the midst of chaos.
NOTE: This course cautions aspiring spiritual leaders to resist mixing the word of God with selfish human whims; and to align their will with the will of God.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction & Background
An introduction and historical background of mighty Israelite leaders.
Lesson 2: Emerging Leaders in the Midst of Chaos and Family Drama
A review of Moses and Joshua's successful leadership. A review of blended family chaos that preceeded the effective leadership of Samuel.
Lesson 3: Hannah's Humility & Eli's Drama
Chaos in the midst of chaos. Can Hannah find solace? A review of Hannah's disrupted prayer. The priest's sons corrupts the tabernacle and wreaks havoc during the offerings!
Lesson 4: Leadership in the Making
No more time: Eli's continued complacency leads to a visit from an unidentified man; with a prophetic message (and its not about prosperity)!
Confirmation time: In the midst of tabernacle chaos, a jewel of a leader is about to emerge.
Lesson 6: Why the Destruction of Eli's House?
Brief Review of the BEWARE CLAUSE. The new priest will do all that is in the heart of the LORD.
Lesson 7: Menacing Philistines
The Philistines are back on the scene with a vengeance. The Israelites menacing foe was ready to launch a catasrophic attack; and a reminder of the effects regarding non adherence to the BEWARE CLAUSE.
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Chaotic Chaos and Successful Spiritual Leadership - A History of Biblical Leaders
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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