Born to Lead
From Complacency to Calling
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EREMIAH
BORN TO LEAD
“God is the God of 'right now.' He doesn't want you sitting around regretting yesterday. Nor does He want you wringing your hands and worrying about the future. He wants you focusing on what He is saying to you and putting in front of you ... right now.” ~Priscilla Shirer
Chapter 1
Read: v.1-5
Jeremiah was young and unsure of his capabilities when he was called by God. It was the year 628 BC and the kings of Israel had grown complacent in their faith, disobedient, and evil. He ministered to God’s people for more than 40 years. His journey is an example of how we are called into leadership, equipped for the journey, and used by God for His glory. As you read through the book of Jeremiah put yourself in Jeremiah’s place. Hear the Word of the Lord and think of God’s people the way God does. Let this book be an encouragement to you. God has work for you to do and he can’t wait for you to get started!
1. Read Psalm 139:13-16
How does it make you feel that God had a plan for you before you even entered you mother’s womb?
2. What purpose do you think you have? List them?
3. On a scale from 0-10 how confident do you feel about leading someone to God or closer to God? Explain.
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0 10
No Way! That’s Why I am Here
V. 6
4. What inadequacy did Jeremiah have concerning his calling?
V. 7
5. How did God respond to Him?
V.8-9
6. How did God promise to equip Jeremiah to lead?
Compare these great men of God and discover their inadequacies/insecurities.
Inadequacy/Insecurity God’s Response
David
1 Sam. 17:12-15 &28
1 Sam. 16:1, 7
Gideon
Judges 6:15
Judges 6:16
Moses
Exodus 4:10
Exodus 4:11-12
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7. Do you have any inadequacies that keep you from responding to God’s calling in your life? What are they?
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About the Book
Born to Lead is an inductive Bible study through the book of Jeremiah. It is journey that starts with complacency and ends with calling. It challenges us to face our true purpose and live out the design God has set before us before we were even born.
About the Author
Sara Estevez holds a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sara is an active member of Officer Christian Fellowship and Bible study teacher to the Coast Guard Academy as well as a curriculum writer. She created Simple Truths Ministries with the purpose of sharing the Bible’s simple truths about Jesus Christ with military cadets and women at her local church. Her passion is to help people fall in love with Jesus by helping them understand how to study the Bible more thoroughly.
Sara is a homeschool mom to three children and a step-mama to a beautiful step-daughter who just received Jesus as her Lord and Savior at Emory University. She is blessed to call Carlos her husband and together they live in Southeast Connecticut.