76 | From Control to Calling: A Bible Study on Christlike Leadership

Living On Purpose In Christ | Boundaries, Devotions, Positive Affirmations, Bible Study, Christian, Faith, Scripture

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What does it mean to truly lead like Jesus? This question sits at the heart of authentic Christian leadership, challenging us to embrace a revolutionary model that radically contradicts our culture's definition of success and influence.
Drawing from Mark 10:42-45, we discover Jesus' countercultural approach to leadership—where greatness is measured not by authority or position, but by humble service. "Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant." These words transform how we understand influence in every sphere of our lives, from ministry to family life to our professional worlds.
Through powerful biblical examples, we explore how Jesus embodied servant leadership in tangible ways: feeding thousands despite his own grief and fatigue, washing his disciples' feet, and ultimately surrendering to the Father's will in Gethsemane. These moments reveal a leadership paradigm that begins not with asserting authority but with recognizing needs through Spirit-sensitized eyes.
Many hesitate to identify as leaders because they associate leadership with titles or platforms. Yet kingdom leadership happens in unlikely places—around kitchen tables, through encouraging notes, in quiet acts of compassion that often go unnoticed. It requires staying spiritually filled rather than depleted, maintaining a connection to the Source of our strength through consistent spiritual practices.
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Chapters

1. Leading Like Jesus Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Jesus' Leadership in Scripture (00:03:17)

3. Having the Mindset of Jesus (00:07:43)

4. Living Servant Leadership Today (00:09:01)

5. Create Space to Connect with God (00:13:30)

6. Final Thoughts (00:15:03)