Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

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Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. This lesson outlined one of the critical concepts of practical Christian leadership, which is the representing of God in Christ before his people for his purpose and the advance of his Kingdom, to his glory. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. What does it mean to say that “a practicing Christian leader is one called by God to represent his purposes and interests in the midst of his people?” 2. As ambassadors of God, how do we as practicing Christian leaders “stay in touch” with headquarters to speak and act on his behalf most accurately? 3. In what ways may a Christian leader be called to represent God’s interests in the body? 4. What similarities are there between the role of an ambassador to his appointed nation and the Christian leader in relationship to Christ? 5. What are the three dimensions in which a Christian leader is called to represent God? Is there any authority from the Lord to tear others down or destroy? Explain. 6. Why do you think it might be important for the Christian leader to understand his or her role first as one who ushers the people of God into God’s presence? 7. What role does the Holy Spirit play in leading others into the presence of God? 8. Why is it significant that all worship of God in Christ be grounded upon the truth of Scripture? What role does Christ himself play in giving God worship that is acceptable to him? 9. Why is order important in leading others into worship? Can form alone guarantee acceptable worship before the Lord? Why or why not? 10. In what ways can we avoid empty tradition as we lead others into the celebration and worship of God? What role does faith play in leading others to relate to God?

Student Questions and Response page 157 & 4

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