The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the
branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit,
for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Ezekiel 34
Pray for God to speak to you through
the reading of His word.
Read the passage.
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The Failures of Human Leadership
o
There are dangers in placing our
trust in human leaders. Even the best
human leaders are imperfect, and subject to the corruption that power
brings.
o
What are some examples of human
leaders who succumbed to corruption due to power?
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The Necessity of Divine Leadership
o
What is it about God that prevents
him from being corrupted as human leaders often are?
o
How does God’s very nature prevent
him from letting us down?
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God leads us through the bad times
o
What bad times has God lead you
through?
o
What comfort do you derive from
God’s presence in difficult times?
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Preparing for Judgment
o
When God examines your treatment of
the weak and the vulnerable among us, what will he think?
o
What have you done recently to help
the “weak”?
Praise God for being an
ever-faithful shepherd.
Ask God to open your eyes to ways
that you can help those in need.
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