Servant Leadership in the Home
Group for Self-Study or 1-on-1 or Marriage Coaching
Sessions
Session 1
Foundation and Prologue
Foundation:Ephesians
Establish the need for knowledge and wisdom (Proverbs 24:3-4).
Value and heart alignment (Matthew 6:21).
Recognize gifts:
Wife (Proverbs 18, 19), Children (Proverbs 17:6, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 112:1-10).
Parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30).
Quick look at the definition of "Husband"
Session 2
Examples of Servant Leadership
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Jesus washes disciples’ feet (John 13).
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Who is the greatest (John & James).
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Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).
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Levi the tax collector (Luke 5:27-32).
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Suffer the little children (Mark 10:13-16).
Session 3
Personal Growth
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Jesus' growth (Luke 2:51-52).
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True vine and fruitfulness (John 15:1-15).
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Love and sacrifice (John 15:12-15).
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Discipline and prayer (Luke 5:16).
Session 4
Stewardship and Meekness
Stewardship:
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Enable and equip those in your charge (John 14:12).
Meekness:
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Power under control (Galatians 5:22-23).
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Moses’ burden of criticism (Numbers 12:3).
Session 5
Humility and Grace
Humility:
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Count others more significant (Philippians 2:3).
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Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 22:4).
Grace and Compassion:
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Abounding in grace (Romans 5:20).
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If your child asks for a fish (Matthew 7:9-11).
Session 6
The Power of the Tongue
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Life and death in the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).
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Account for careless words (Matthew 12:36).
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Build up with words (Ephesians 4:29).
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Rash words vs. wise tongue (Proverbs 12:18).
Session 7
Strong and Consistent Man
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Provider and protector (1 Timothy 5:8).
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Advocate and teacher (Titus 2:1-8).
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Purveyor of truth (John 18:37-38).
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Righteousness and justice (Jeremiah 22:3, Amos 5:24).
Session 8
Practical Points and Conclusion
Practical Points:
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Work-life balance (Ephesians 5:15-16).
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Keeping values top of mind (Romans 12:2).
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Role transitions with adult children (Ephesians 6:4).
Conclusion:
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Proverbs 31 woman (Proverbs 31:10-31).
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Heart and treasure alignment (Matthew 6:21).
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Humility and self-awareness (Romans 12:3, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalms 139:23-24).
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Serve like Jesus (John 13:1-17).
Final Thoughts:
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What do you want, and what are you going to do about it? (Proverbs 20:5, Matthew 6:21).
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Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and call to give all (Ephesians 5:25-27).