What can we learn from the Bible about what it means to be a good leader—even during our teenage years? How can we learn from the mistakes of others, using their faults to fuel our journey to becoming effective guides in our homes, schools, communities, and youth group? This 3-week series examines three biblical leaders, detailing how each experienced acute failure at specific points in their lives. Each week’s message contrasts that leader’s shortcomings with Jesus’ redemptive role as the perfect leader. Touching on the topics of responsibility, endurance, and discipline, ‘Level Up’ both explores what Godly leadership is, and what it isn’t. Students don’t become leaders when they get older, they are leaders now who can be empowered to help others know and serve God better.

Week 3

Text: 1 Kings 1:5-10; Hebrews 12:5-11

Topic: David, Discipline

Big Idea of the Message: Leaders develop discipline because they value the results that come from the routine.  David did not discipline his children, and had an unhealthy house out of order.  Jesus disciplines those He loves to restore them to health.

Application Point: Make your bed & Make time for God every day.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?
2. What was David’s relationship with Adonijah like?
3. How would you describe healthy discipline versus unhealthy punishment?
4. What does God’s Word say about God’s discipline?
5. How can you better receive disciple and use it for growth?

Texto: 1 Reyes 1: 5-10; Hebreos 12: 5-11

Tema: David, Disciplina.

Gran idea del mensaje: Los líderes desarrollan la disciplina porque valoran los resultados que provienen de la rutina.  David no disciplinó a sus hijos y tuvo una casa insalubre fuera de orden. Jesús disciplina a aquellos que ama para restaurarlos a la salud.

Punto de aplicación: Hagen la cama y hagan tiempo con Dios cada dia.

Preguntas de discusión:

1. ¿Qué es una cosa que se destacó del mensaje de esta semana?
2. ¿Cómo fue la relación de David con Adonijah?
3. ¿Cómo describirías una disciplina saludable frente a un castigo poco saludable?
4. ¿Qué dice la Palabra de Dios acerca de la disciplina de Dios?
5. ¿Cómo puedes recibir mejor un discípulo y usarlo para el crecimiento?
6. ¿Cómo puedo orar por ti?