Sketch 11 Relationship with God

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SKETCHES of Leadership o o o o >
elationship with God
Psalm 50:7-15
"Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God,
your God. 8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are
continually before me. 9 I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your
folds. 10 For every wild animal of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.
11 I know all the birds of the air, and all that moves in the field is mine.
12 "If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that is in it is mine.
13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer to God a
sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. 15 Call on me in the
day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me."
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isaiah 64:4
List characteristics of God in these passages :
From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God
besides you, who works for those who wait for him.
Luke 12:35-38
"Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; 36 be like those who are waiting for
their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door
What is God's complaint? (Psalm 50)
for him as soon as he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom the
master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have
them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. 38 If he comes during
the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves."
What is God's plan for bringing glory to
himself? (Psalm 50)
Acts 17:22-25
Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, "Athenians, I see how
extremely religious you are in every way. 23 For as I went through the city and
looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with
the inscription, `To an unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this
What does each passage have in common?
I proclaim to you. 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is
What surprising picture of God emerges?
Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, 25 nor is
he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives
to all mortals life and breath and all things.
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SKETCHES of Leadership o o o o >
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@ob description vs. Doctor's prescription
ministry is like the sacrificial system :
It is not something we do for god, but something god does for us.
ministry as a job
ministry as a doctor's prescription
Goal : receiving in the form of :
Goal : receiving
intrinsic rewards
> Approval or respect from others (or God)
associated with trusting God and loving people. Healing
al
> Paying down a debt of gratitude toward God
could include :
go
> Feeling of significance in having an impact on others
> healing from selfishness and self-focus
or the group
> healing from fear of risk and vulnerability

Qualifications :
Qualifications :
u
als
> Bible knowledge, expertise, experience.
> FAT : Faithful Available Teachable
> Typical leadership traits (extroversion, self-confidence, etc).
> Evidence of God's healing already : a testimony of God's work.
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Job Requirements :
Prescription for Health :
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> Duties and commitments
> and
> Focus is on tasks and hours
> Focus on development and growth
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Attitudes :
Attitudes :
> I just have to do it.
> I learn more than my SG members from each discussion.
> If I don't, no one wil .
> How is God serving me in my role here? How am I being healed?
> They (you, God) need(s) me.
> I need to be in leadership (in ministry) much more than I am
a
t
titudes
> I am not real y getting anything out of this.
needed.
Long-term Results :
Long-term Results :
>

: I have done great things for God.
>

: God has done great things for me!
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s
The glory goes to the worker.
The glory goes to the worker (i.e., God).
> resentment : I have sacrificed a lot!-for God, for this
>

: I continue to receive much more than I give!
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esul
church, for this ministry involvement.
> enduring motivation : I can never get enough!
>

: I have done as much as I can do.
Motivational Appeals :
Motivational Appeals :
> "Missed you at smal group. Where were you?"
> "I wanted to come by to see you because I didn't get to see you
> "I am real y hoping everyone wil be able to come to the church
at smal group. How are you doing?"
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retreat. You al real y should go!"
> "I would look forward to the chance to spend time with you at
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the church retreat."
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Biblical Images :
Biblical Images :
> Luke 7:35-50 : Simon (proud, judging)
> Luke 7:35-50 : the woman (forgiven, grateful)
> Luke 10:38-42 : Martha, resentful while trying to feed Jesus
> Luke 10:38-42 : Mary, eager to feed on Jesus' words
> Luke 15:11-32 : The older son protesting the party
> Luke 15:11-32 : The younger son enjoying the party (no longer a
"I have worked for you for years..."
slave but a son)
examples
> Luke 18:9-14 : The tax col ector (humble)
> Luke 18: 9-14 : The Pharisee (proud)
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Sketches of Leadership #11
©2007 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 6400 Schroeder Road, P.O. Box 7895 Madison, WI 53707-7895
tel 608.274.9001 email info@intervarsity.org web www.intervarsity.org

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R @
SKETCHES of Leadership o o o o >
elationship with God
Psalm 50:7-15
"Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God,
your God. 8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are
continually before me. 9 I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your
folds. 10 For every wild animal of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.
11 I know all the birds of the air, and all that moves in the field is mine.
12 "If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that is in it is mine.
13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer to God a
sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. 15 Call on me in the
day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me."
@
isaiah 64:4
List characteristics of God in these passages :
> creator
From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God
> owner of all
besides you, who works for those who wait for him.
> not hungry, not needy
> deliverer
> works for those who wait
Luke 12:35-38
> serves
"Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; 36 be like those who are waiting for
> gives everything to all
their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door
What is God's complaint? (Psalm 50)
>
for him as soon as he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom the
They bring sacrifices that they think meet needs
in God.
master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have
them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. 38 If he comes during
the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves."
What is God's plan for bringing glory to
himself? (Psalm 50)
Acts 17:22-25
> offer to God your THANKS
> pay your vows - do what you say you'll do
Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, "Athenians, I see how
> call out to God in a day of trouble
extremely religious you are in every way. 23 For as I went through the city and
> He'll deliver you
looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with
the inscription, `To an unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this
What does each passage have in common?
I proclaim to you. 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is
What surprising picture of God emerges?
Each passage contains a "dramatic reversal."
Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, 25 nor is
You expect God to be exalted, but he in fact is the
he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives
one who delivers, works, serves, gives. He is the
master who serves.
to all mortals life and breath and all things.
INTERVARSITY ®
Sketches of Leadership #11

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SKETCHES of Leadership o o o o >
J
@
ob description vs. Doctor's prescription
ministry is like the sacrificial system :
It is not something we do for god, but something god does for us.
ministry as a job
ministry as a doctor's prescription
Goal : receiving in the form of
WAGES
:
Goal : receiving HEAL
TH
intrinsic rewards
> Approval or respect from others (or God)
associated with trusting God and loving people. Healing
al
> Paying down a debt of gratitude toward God
could include :
go
> Feeling of significance in having an impact on others
> healing from selfishness and self-focus
or the group
> healing from fear of risk and vulnerability

Qualifications : well qualified applicants only
Qualifications : everyone can apply
u
als
> Bible knowledge, expertise, experience.
> FAT : Faithful Available Teachable
> Typical leadership traits (extroversion, self-confidence, etc).
> Evidence of God's healing already : a testimony of God's work.
job q
'
s
Job Requirements :
Prescription for Health :
what leaders do
what leaders need
eq
> Duties and commitments
> and
TRAINING
PARTNERSHIP
> Focus is on tasks and hours
> Focus on development and growth
job r
Attitudes :
Attitudes :
> I just have to do it.
> I learn more than my SG members from each discussion.
> If I don't, no one wil .
> How is God serving me in my role here? How am I being healed?
> They (you, God) need(s) me.
> I need to be in leadership (in ministry) much more than I am
a
t
titudes
> I am not real y getting anything out of this.
needed.
Long-term Results :
Long-term Results :
>

: I have done great things for God.
>

: God has done great things for me!
PRIDE
GRATITUDE
t
s
The glory goes to the worker.
The glory goes to the worker (i.e., God).
> resentment : I have sacrificed a lot!-for God, for this
>

HUMILITY : I continue to receive much more than I give!
r
esul
church, for this ministry involvement.
> enduring motivation : I can never get enough!
>

: I have done as much as I can do.
BURNOUT
Motivational Appeals : OBLIGATION
Motivational Appeals : OPPORTUNITY
> "Missed you at smal group. Where were you?"
> "I wanted to come by to see you because I didn't get to see you
> "I am real y hoping everyone wil be able to come to the church
at smal group. How are you doing?"
eals
retreat. You al real y should go!"
> "I would look forward to the chance to spend time with you at
app
guil

t ought dut


y
the church retreat."
app

eal invit

ation gr

owth
Biblical Images :
Biblical Images :
> Luke 7:35-50 : Simon (proud, judging)
> Luke 7:35-50 : the woman (forgiven, grateful)
> Luke 10:38-42 : Martha, resentful while trying to feed Jesus
> Luke 10:38-42 : Mary, eager to feed on Jesus' words
> Luke 15:11-32 : The older son protesting the party
> Luke 15:11-32 : The younger son enjoying the party (no longer a
"I have worked for you for years..."
slave but a son)
examples
> Luke 18:9-14 : The tax col ector (humble)
> Luke 18: 9-14 : The Pharisee (proud)
INTERVARSITY ®
Sketches of Leadership #11
©2007 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 6400 Schroeder Road, P.O. Box 7895 Madison, WI 53707-7895
tel 608.274.9001 email info@intervarsity.org web www.intervarsity.org

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