Who Me?

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Who Me?

Building The Leader Within Me! August 22, 2012 Leadership Principles:

1. God desires for ______ to be a ___________ “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 (NIV) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Matthew 5:13 (NIV) Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Proverbs 6:6 (NIV) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 (NIV)

3. Leadership Is C_________ not C_________ Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task…Deacons, likewise, are to be men… In the same way, their wives are to be women… 1 Timothy 3:1, 8, 11 (NIV)

4. Leadership Is __________________ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. Philippians 4:9 (NIV) If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success. Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV)

Background to Nehemiah! __________—City of Jerusalem in Israel was destroyed. Jews were deported over to Babylon (Iraq today) and kept there for 70 years. __________—First group of Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem. __________—Temple rebuilt __________—Ezra led the second group of Jews back to Jerusalem

2. Leadership Is _________-Like I____________ “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 (NIV) Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)

__________—Nehemiah asked permission to return to Jerusalem with a third group

Problem

1. I __________

1. People were ______________________

2. I ____________

2. People had _______________________

3. I ___________

The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:1-4 (NIV)

Occupation Cupbearer to the King

4. I ___________ Notice: Nehemiah. 1:1 and 2:1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before. Nehemiah 2:1 (NIV) Month of Kislev and Nisan This was actually a ________ ________________ period “Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.” Bob Pierce 2. Nehemiah was ____________________

1. Artaxerses = “great ruler” 2. Hazaras = “venerable father” 3. Darius the Mede – found in Daniel Distance = 800-1000 miles from Susa – 2 month journey

Remember: • ____________ of captivity • Different _____________ • ________ in command

Why Did God Use Nehemiah? 1. Nehemiah was _____________________ When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of Heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 (NIV)

3. Nehemiah was _______________________ I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my fathers are buried so that I can rebuild it.” Nehemiah 2:5 (NIV) Next week: How a leader prays