Jeremiah 38.1-28 “The Last Leader of Jerusalem”

“The Last Leader of Jerusalem” February 26, 2017

Our world needs leaders to meet the challenges of our day. We need great leaders for our homes, for the church, and for the nation. In the absence of leaders submitted to God, each of these institutions will weaken and fail. is the final chapter before the destruction of Jerusalem. It is the episode before the season finale. In it, we see Jerusalem’s last chance for salvation and we see King Zedekiah turn away from that opportunity. Why did Zedekiah refuse this last opportunity for salvation? What does this say about his leadership? What does it teach us about the influence each of us has on the world around us? And what does it show us about God’s plan for leadership?

1. The Last Leader of Jerusalem

Zedekiah’s Spiritual Compromise (Verses 1-6)

Zedekiah’s Double-Mindedness (Verses 7-13)

Zedekiah’s Lack of Trustworthiness (Verses 14-16)

Zedekiah’s Fear of Man (Verses 17-23)

Zedekiah’s Lack of Love (Verses 24-28)

2. The Shape of Lasting Leadership

Conviction (; ; ; ; )

Single-Mindedness ()

Trustworthiness ()

Fear of God ()

Loving Action ()

3. The Last Leader We Need

Leadership that lasts is leadership that is based upon the leadership of God and His Word. Each one of us is called to a life of influence and each one has opportunities of leadership. What kind of leader will be? And what kind of leader will we find? Let’s pray for leaders who know and do the will of God.