Leadership – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Israel’s Desire for a King

There is a strange spirit in 2025 America. One might call it an uncivil warring spirit. And it all centers around Donald Trump. One part of America sees him as the savior of the not-so United States, the

Haggai 1:1,2 – The Importance of Leadership

The Israelites had been conquered by two different superpowers over the course of two hundred years, first Assyria, which conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, then Babylon, which conquered the southern

Jeremiah 40&41, Trouble Among the Remnant

The Expositor’s Commentary rightly says, “Judah was still in a state of much unrest.” The Babylonians have put a Jewish man in charge of Judah as governor, and Jeremiah has been placed with him.

Jeremiah 23:9-40, Judgment of the Prophets

When Tevye, in Fiddler on the Roof, realizes that his daughter, Tzeitel, is greatly opposed to marrying the man, the butcher, Tevye and his wife agreed could marry her, he concocts a story of a dream he

Jeremiah 23:1-8, The Righteous Branch

A shepherd’s responsibility is the safety and care of his flock. He must tend them, herd them, feed them, and guard them. Israel’s leaders and kings have not been doing that. They have been doing

Jeremiah 22, Faithless Leaders

We kind of need a history lesson to understand this passage. Josiah was the reforming king who died fighting Egypt on behalf of Assyria. He reigned for 31 years. His son, Jehoahaz (also called Shallum)

Malachi 2:5-9, How Priests (Pastors) Should Minister

Though there is not a one-to-one correspondence between priests and pastors, there is a similarity of responsibility. As one commentator says, Whilst the prophets were extraordinary messengers of God,

1 Peter 5:5-7, Responsibilities of All Church Members

There is a delicate dance between leaders and followers required by God, one that demands a humility of mind on the part of both. Peter has given dance steps to the elders. Now he gives dance steps to

1 Peter 5:1-4, The Responsibility of Pastors

“The typical Jewish community, whether a village or a synagogue, was led by elders—honorable senior members of the community (one could be an older member of the community but lack honor because of

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, The Question of Leadership

Leadership is inevitable. Groups of people will always develop leaders. There are natural leaders and there are appointed leaders. Hopefully they are the same. Hopefully the appointed leaders are gifted

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, Paul’s Fear Alleviated

Can you imagine starting a church with new believers, only to have to leave them after three weeks because of the persecution, and hearing as the weeks go by that they are still being persecuted? Paul

Ezekiel 34, Yahweh as Shepherd

Now that God’s judgment has been completed, Yahweh begins to speak once again about His caring for Israel, of her restoration from destruction. And He uses one of the most endearing of images for

Spiritual Gifts

Question: If I don’t have the gift of giving does that mean I don’t have to tithe? Answer: Even though no one has all the gifts, all Christians are called upon in some limited capacity to utilize all

Should Spouses Submit to Each Other?

Leadership marriage Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: Why should I submit to my spouse or my spouse to me? Shouldn’t it be 50/50? Answer: I suppose it should be 100/100, but regardless of that, submission is really a matter of practicality. There

What are the duties of the head of the household?

Family Leadership Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: With married couples. What are the duties of the head of household (the husband). Scripture related. My reply: The head of the house, the husband, is expected to lead his family with grace and

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