Lessons from the Capernaum Crisis
After skirmishes with some religious leaders, Jesus pre-empted an attack that was brewing in Capernaum. From the crisis that broke open there come lessons for leaders and team-members today.
Jeff
Jesus led by making the crisis explicit
John 6 reveals the pivotal story of how the skirmishes between Jesus and his enemies became a full-blown crisis. Jesus launched a new phase of his career with an advanced addition to his saving gospel message.
Jesus’ leadership in skirmishes
Characteristics of Jesus’ leadership show up in three early skirmishes as opposition to his movement heats up.
Jesus, well-balanced leader
Jesus’ character was strong, well-balanced, and centered in God. How did being centered in God shape the kind of balance he developed?
God as a leader
God chose Abraham, called Moses and some of the prophets, and sent Jesus. This suggests that it might be interesting to ask in some human situations how God may already have made provision for leadership.
Jesus loves me
Follow the story literally or creatively adapt it to your spiritual interests. A little girl told her minister, “I don’t love Jesus.” It’s worth 5 minutes just to see the two unique images.
Struggle Beautifully
Struggle is a part of life on all levels. Here’s how to struggle beautifully.
Profound self-respect
What happens to self-respect when it is nourished by spiritual ideals and practiced according to the golden rule?
Want the core of strong character as a gift?
To receive the gift of the core of strong character, we must hunger and thirst for it.