This week we are beginning a 4 week study on Biblical Leadership. Each lesson will highlight some scriptural example of leadership. This first week we are looking at one of the poorest leaders in the Bible, Rehoboam.
The dilemma: Jeroboam said, "Your father made our yoke hard; now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke which he put on us, and we will serve you."
Elders Advice: "If you will be kind to this people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever."
Young Men: Thus you shall say to them, 'My little finger is thicker than my father's loins! 'Whereas my father loaded you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.'
Did King Rehoboam demonstrate any wisdom in his approach?
What do you think motivated him to choose his response?
How did the people of Israel respond?
Were there any other options King Rehoboam could have considered?
How did this decision affect his future as a leader?
How did this decision affect the Israelites?
When you get conflicting advice, how do you evaluate it to see what is the best decision?
What can we learn about leadership from Rehoboam?
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