You Have to Step Up.

Introduction:

How To Be a Difference-Making Leader (Judges 4:4-9):

  1. Identify the real Need . (Judges 4:6).
  2. Identify the Person for the job. (Judges 4:6).
  3. Motivate that person to action. (Judges 4:6-9).

Biblical Motivation 101:

  1. Confront with God's Command . (Judges 4:6).
  2. Strengthen with God's Promise . (Judges 4:7).
  3. Encourage with your Presence . (Judges 4:9).
  1. Develop and execute a clear Plan . (Judges 4:6-7).

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Small Group Discussion
Read Judges 4:4-9, 17-22 (or all of chapter 4)

  1. What was your big “takeaway” from this passage / message?

  2. Why do you think Deborah was called to be a judge? Many people cite this story to validate women as pastors. Do you believe that is valid? Why or why not?

  3. Why are people often afraid to step up and serve God? How can we motivate them to, in the way that Deborah motivated Barak?

Breakout
Pray for one another.