The Kings, Leadership, & Stewarding Power Well with Adam Hawkins

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Adam Hawkins to continue with the story of the Bible into 1 Samuel - 2 Chronicles. They talk about the Kings and what they can teach us about stewarding power well for the glory of God and how our hope is ultimately in the one true King, Jesus.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• From your reading of 1 & 2 Samuel - 1 & 2 Chronicles, what do Israel’s kings teach us about leadership?
• What is the major downfall of most of Israel’s kings?
• Why do you think there is a distrust of church leadership in our culture today?
• In what way do you think our leadership problems are similar to the leadership problems of Israel’s kings?
• Who do you know exemplifies the qualities of a biblical leader?
• What does it look like for you to lead faithfully in your own life?
• How do The Kings (1&2 Samuel - 1&2 Chronicles) and the theme of leadership point us toward the gospel?

Guest Bio:

Adam Hawkins is a pastor at Citizens Church in Plano, Texas. He is a co-host on the Culture Matters Podcast. Adam is married to Heather and they have three wonderful children.

Reflection Question:

How can you lead like Jesus, stewarding your power to point other people to Christ?

Continue Learning:

If you want to learn more about the entire story of the Bible check out Elizabeth’s new study, From Beginning To Forever.

• Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 7
• Book: 1–2 Kings: A 12-Week Study - Gavin Ortlund
• Book: The Village Church 1 & 2 Samuel Study (Audio) 
• Article: Covenants as the Backbone of the Bible - Bible Project

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