Biblical Foundations of Christian Leadership Practice Exam
According to the Old Testament, who is often referred to as a model of servant leadership?
David
B. Moses
C. Solomon
D. Joshua
Which New Testament passage emphasizes servant leadership by Jesus washing His disciples’ feet?
Matthew 5:16
B. Mark 10:45
C. John 13:12-17
D. Luke 15:11-32
In the context of leadership, what is the primary theme of Proverbs 3:5-6?
Strategic planning
B. Trusting in the Lord
C. Delegating responsibilities
D. Building relationships
What leadership lesson can be drawn from Nehemiah’s life?
Delegation and teamwork
B. Prophecy and visions
C. Judgment and wrath
D. Preaching and teaching
What is the primary characteristic of leadership emphasized in Micah 6:8?
Justice, mercy, and humility
B. Wisdom, power, and might
C. Strength, authority, and courage
D. Honor, victory, and wealth
Which parable in the New Testament most emphasizes stewardship in leadership?
The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
B. The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
C. The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-20)
D. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
According to Philippians 2:3-4, what is a critical trait of Christian leadership?
Ambition
B. Humility
C. Patience
D. Wealth
In Exodus 18, what advice did Jethro give Moses about leadership?
Pray for strength
B. Appoint capable leaders to share responsibilities
C. Lead the people alone
D. Divide the tribes equally
Which characteristic of leadership is highlighted in 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
Integrity
B. Wealth
C. Power
D. Popularity
What does Psalm 23 teach about leadership?
Patience in waiting
B. The role of a shepherd leader
C. Boldness in challenges
D. Rewarding followers
Who in the Bible demonstrated courage and faithfulness in leadership despite being young?
Solomon
B. Samuel
C. David
D. Timothy
What is the primary leadership lesson in Mark 10:42-45?
Authority comes with power
B. Leadership is about serving others
C. Leaders should seek wealth and recognition
D. Leaders must conquer their enemies
According to Ephesians 4:11-13, what is one purpose of leadership in the church?
To establish personal success
B. To equip others for ministry
C. To maintain control over followers
D. To accumulate resources
What is an important leadership principle found in the life of Joseph?
Patience and trust in God’s timing
B. Aggressiveness in solving problems
C. Quick decision-making under pressure
D. Avoiding conflict at all costs
Which prophet demonstrated boldness in leadership by confronting idolatry on Mount Carmel?
Isaiah
B. Elijah
C. Ezekiel
D. Jeremiah
What leadership trait is emphasized in Galatians 5:22-23?
The fruit of the Spirit
B. Aggressiveness in decision-making
C. The power of persuasion
D. Dominance over others
How did Jesus model leadership in Matthew 20:28?
By seeking political power
B. By serving and giving His life for others
C. By leading an army
D. By enforcing strict rules
What is the significance of the call of Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:4-10?
God’s assurance and equipping for leadership
B. Jeremiah’s refusal to lead
C. A prophecy of punishment
D. A vision of restoration
Which leader demonstrated strategic leadership in battle by seeking God’s guidance?
David
B. Gideon
C. Saul
D. Samson
In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul emphasizes what leadership principle?
Passing on wisdom to faithful individuals
B. Keeping knowledge to oneself
C. Prioritizing personal achievements
D. Avoiding delegation
What does the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) teach about leadership?
Leading by teaching and making disciples
B. Building personal empires
C. Seeking wealth and fame
D. Defending one’s beliefs aggressively
Which king is often used as an example of a leader who sought God’s wisdom?
Saul
B. Solomon
C. Hezekiah
D. Ahab
What leadership principle is demonstrated in Acts 6:1-7?
Delegating tasks to capable individuals
B. Confronting enemies in battle
C. Avoiding conflicts among followers
D. Seeking personal glory
How does Isaiah 40:31 relate to leadership?
It emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord for strength
B. It focuses on achieving immediate success
C. It highlights the pursuit of power
D. It encourages independence from others
Which Old Testament figure is known for leading with wisdom and building a temple for the Lord?
Solomon
B. David
C. Joshua
D. Nehemiah
What does the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) teach about leadership?
Serving others selflessly
B. Avoiding difficult situations
C. Prioritizing one’s own needs
D. Seeking personal recognition
What leadership principle is demonstrated in the life of Ruth?
Loyalty and commitment
B. Seeking wealth
C. Avoiding challenges
D. Pursuing political power
According to 1 Peter 5:2-3, how should church leaders lead?
By commanding authority over others
B. By serving willingly and being examples
C. By focusing on financial gain
D. By seeking public recognition
What leadership lesson can be learned from the parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4-7)?
Prioritizing the needs of the few
B. Ignoring minor issues
C. Sacrificing for personal benefit
D. Leaving behind what is unnecessary
How does Paul describe leadership in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10?
Leadership is made perfect in weakness through God’s power
B. Leadership depends on personal strengths
C. Leadership is defined by wealth and influence
D. Leadership is achieved through competition
31. Which Old Testament figure is known for saying, “Here I am, send me”?
Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Ezekiel
D. Jonah
32. What does James 1:5 teach about leadership?
Wisdom comes from personal experience only.
B. Leaders should ask God for wisdom, who gives generously.
C. Leadership is achieved through strength and authority.
D. Leaders should rely on their own understanding.
33. In the story of Esther, what leadership principle is demonstrated?
Courage to act during critical moments
B. Seeking revenge for wrongdoing
C. Avoiding risks to maintain safety
D. Relying solely on personal connections
34. What is the central leadership theme of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12?
Leadership through humility and service
B. Leadership through authority and power
C. Leadership by seeking wealth
D. Leadership by strict enforcement of rules
35. How did Jesus demonstrate emotional intelligence in leadership?
By rebuking all sinners harshly
B. By showing empathy and compassion for others
C. By avoiding emotional connections with people
D. By delegating tasks and leaving emotional matters aside
36. What leadership principle is emphasized in Colossians 3:23-24?
Serving with all your heart as working for the Lord
B. Seeking personal recognition for your work
C. Working only for earthly rewards
D. Leading through strict rule enforcement
37. In 1 Kings 3:9, what did Solomon ask God for?
Wealth and power
B. Victory over his enemies
C. Wisdom to govern the people
D. A long life and success
38. What leadership lesson can be learned from Paul’s letters to Timothy?
Encouraging and mentoring future leaders
B. Maintaining control over followers
C. Avoiding delegation of responsibilities
D. Focusing solely on one’s personal ministry
39. What does 2 Samuel 5:10 attribute to David’s success as a leader?
His military strength
B. The presence of the Lord with him
C. His political alliances
D. His personal wealth
40. What leadership lesson can be drawn from Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41)?
Leaders should avoid challenges.
B. Leaders must remain calm and trust God in times of crisis.
C. Leaders should rely on their followers for solutions.
D. Leaders must avoid taking risks.
41. In John 15:13, Jesus states, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” What leadership lesson can be drawn from this verse?
Leadership is about gaining wealth.
B. Leadership requires personal sacrifice and selflessness.
C. Leadership is about gaining followers.
D. Leadership involves giving commands.
42. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. What does this teach about Christian leadership?
Leadership depends solely on human strength.
B. Leadership requires empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
C. Leadership is only about teaching others.
D. Leadership can be achieved through fame and status.
43. How does 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 inform Christian leadership?
It emphasizes the importance of love as a guiding principle in leadership.
B. It teaches that leaders should seek personal glory.
C. It encourages leaders to control others.
D. It highlights leadership through harsh discipline.
44. Which leadership quality is emphasized in the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)?
Strength and confidence in God
B. Manipulation and fear
C. Wisdom in dealing with finances
D. Inflexibility and pride
45. What lesson in leadership can be learned from Paul’s imprisonment and ministry to the Philippians (Philippians 1:12-14)?
Leadership requires personal comfort and ease.
B. Leaders should lead through adversity and maintain joy in their calling.
C. Leadership is about achieving personal freedom.
D. Leaders should avoid suffering at all costs.
46. According to Matthew 18:15-17, what is the role of a Christian leader in resolving conflicts?
To avoid confrontation and let things go.
B. To use their authority to control the situation.
C. To address the issue with gentleness and seek reconciliation.
D. To publicly shame the person at fault.
47. What leadership trait does the Apostle Paul emphasize in his letter to Titus (Titus 1:5-9)?
Charismatic speech
B. Commitment to integrity, sound doctrine, and exemplary living
C. Control over followers
D. Financial acumen and success
48. How does Jesus demonstrate leadership in Luke 22:24-27 regarding the dispute among His disciples about greatness?
He encourages them to seek power and status.
B. He teaches that greatness comes through service to others.
C. He tells them to fight for their place.
D. He avoids the topic altogether.
49. In 1 Samuel 16:7, when God chooses David over his brothers, what does this tell us about leadership?
Leadership is about external appearances.
B. Leadership is about physical strength.
C. Leadership is about the heart and inner qualities.
D. Leadership is about family connections.
50. How does the story of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 illustrate Christian leadership?
Leaders were focused on acquiring wealth.
B. Leadership is about the communal life of believers, centered on prayer, teaching, and fellowship.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leaders must focus solely on their personal mission.
51. In Proverbs 11:14, it is written, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” What does this teach about leadership?
Leaders should make decisions alone.
B. Leaders should seek wisdom and counsel from others.
C. Leadership is based solely on one’s strength.
D. Leadership does not require any guidance.
52. In Luke 10:38-42, what leadership lesson can be drawn from Mary and Martha’s story?
Leaders should focus on work without taking time to rest.
B. Leaders should prioritize learning and relationship over busyness.
C. Leaders should seek approval from others.
D. Leaders should avoid hospitality and service.
53. What leadership principle is found in Philippians 2:3-4, which states that we should consider others more significant than ourselves?
Leadership is about personal gain.
B. Leadership requires self-sacrifice and humility.
C. Leaders should focus on their own interests.
D. Leadership is about gaining power.
54. In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul instructs Timothy to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.” What does this teach about Christian leadership?
Leadership requires constant preparation and dedication.
B. Leadership is about personal comfort.
C. Leaders should avoid difficult times.
D. Leadership is not about being active in seasons of hardship.
55. In 1 Peter 5:2-3, Peter gives instructions on leadership within the church. What principle does he emphasize?
Leaders should seek control and dominance over others.
B. Leaders should shepherd God’s people willingly, humbly, and with integrity.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leaders should focus only on their personal wealth.
56. What does Nehemiah’s leadership in rebuilding the wall (Nehemiah 2:17-18) demonstrate?
Leadership is about focusing solely on the task.
B. Leadership involves taking action in response to a burden from God and engaging others in the mission.
C. Leadership is about achieving individual success.
D. Leaders should avoid taking risks and leading others.
57. What does the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) teach about leadership?
Leaders should bury their gifts and talents.
B. Leadership involves using the resources and gifts God has given responsibly.
C. Leadership requires focusing only on personal interests.
D. Leaders should not invest in others.
58. How does Jesus demonstrate servant leadership in John 13:1-17 when He washes His disciples’ feet?
Leaders should seek to be served by others.
B. Leaders should avoid doing menial tasks.
C. Leadership is about serving others with humility.
D. Leadership is about demanding respect.
59. What leadership trait does Proverbs 16:9 emphasize?
Self-sufficiency
B. The importance of making plans but recognizing God’s ultimate guidance
C. Avoiding challenges
D. Focusing solely on personal ambition
60. In Matthew 23:11-12, Jesus says, “The greatest among you shall be your servant.” What does this imply about leadership?
Leadership is about seeking recognition.
B. Leadership is about gaining power and control.
C. Leadership is about serving others with humility.
D. Leadership requires standing above others.
61. What does Hebrews 13:7 teach about leadership in the church?
Leaders should be imitated for their faith and sound teaching.
B. Leaders should rely on popularity to lead.
C. Leadership is about personal ambition.
D. Leaders should avoid teaching difficult truths.
62. What leadership principle can be drawn from the life of Moses, particularly in Exodus 3:10-12?
Leadership involves avoiding challenges.
B. Leadership requires the willingness to respond to God’s calling, even with personal doubts.
C. Leadership is achieved through individual effort alone.
D. Leadership requires rejecting divine assistance.
63. How does the story of Deborah in Judges 4:4-10 teach about leadership?
Leadership is about dominating others.
B. Leadership can come from unexpected sources and requires courage and obedience to God.
C. Leaders should avoid seeking guidance from God.
D. Leadership is about controlling others.
64. What does Psalm 78:72 say about the leadership of David?
Leadership is about wealth.
B. Leadership involves guiding people with integrity and skill.
C. Leadership is about authority without compassion.
D. Leadership is about personal control.
65. What leadership quality is demonstrated in the story of Nehemiah’s leadership (Nehemiah 4:7-9) when facing opposition?
Avoiding challenges
B. Trusting in God and remaining steadfast in purpose despite opposition
C. Seeking approval from others
D. Focusing on personal gain
66. What lesson does Jesus teach about leadership in Matthew 20:20-28, when the mother of James and John asks for special positions for her sons?
Leadership is about seeking special treatment.
B. Leadership is about servant-hearted humility rather than status.
C. Leaders should focus on gaining recognition.
D. Leadership is about ruling over others.
67. What principle of leadership is illustrated in the story of King Solomon’s wise judgment in 1 Kings 3:16-28?
Leadership requires harsh judgment without compassion.
B. Leadership requires wisdom, discernment, and justice.
C. Leaders should avoid making difficult decisions.
D. Leaders should make decisions based on personal relationships.
68. What does 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 teach about the role of a Christian leader?
Leaders should focus on their own glory.
B. Leaders are called to proclaim Christ, not themselves, and reflect the light of the gospel.
C. Leadership requires personal fame.
D. Leaders should avoid taking responsibility for others.
69. How does Acts 6:1-7 illustrate leadership in addressing church needs?
Leaders should avoid delegating responsibilities.
B. Leaders should delegate tasks to others, ensuring that all members are served.
C. Leadership is about centralizing power.
D. Leaders should avoid listening to the needs of others.
70. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul talks about running the race to win the prize. What leadership principle is emphasized?
Leadership is about pursuing personal goals and fame.
B. Leadership requires discipline, focus, and commitment to the calling.
C. Leaders should avoid challenges.
D. Leadership is about competing with others.
71. What does John 10:11-16 teach about leadership in the context of Jesus being the Good Shepherd?
Leadership is about control and authority.
B. Leadership involves self-sacrifice, care, and protection of the followers.
C. Leaders should avoid engaging with followers.
D. Leadership is about personal ambition.
72. How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) inform Christian leadership?
Leadership involves ignoring the needs of others.
B. Leadership involves serving others, even those who are not your immediate responsibility.
C. Leadership is about avoiding uncomfortable situations.
D. Leadership is about maintaining personal distance.
73. What principle of leadership does the story of Joshua’s leadership in taking the Promised Land (Joshua 1:6-9) teach?
Leadership is about individual effort and ambition.
B. Leadership requires courage, faith in God, and adherence to His Word.
C. Leaders should avoid challenges and stay in comfort.
D. Leadership is about seeking worldly success.
74. What leadership trait is exemplified by King Josiah in 2 Kings 22:1-2, when he sought to restore true worship?
Leadership is about focusing on personal achievements.
B. Leadership involves spiritual discernment and a commitment to godly reforms.
C. Leaders should avoid confronting idolatry.
D. Leadership is about seeking popular approval.
75. What leadership lesson can be learned from the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)?
Leadership is about gaining status.
B. Leadership involves caring for the poor, the hungry, and the marginalized.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leadership requires avoiding difficult decisions.
76. How does the leadership of Esther in the Persian court (Esther 4:13-16) teach about boldness in leadership?
Leaders should avoid speaking out.
B. Leadership requires courage and bold action in the face of danger.
C. Leaders should focus on their own protection.
D. Leadership is about staying silent in difficult situations.
77. What does Romans 12:3-8 teach about leadership within the church?
Leadership is about personal achievement and fame.
B. Leadership involves humility and serving others with the gifts God has given.
C. Leaders should seek personal gain.
D. Leadership is about personal control.
78. What leadership trait does King David exemplify in 2 Samuel 24:24 when he says, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing”?
Leadership is about avoiding personal sacrifice.
B. Leadership involves personal sacrifice and genuine worship.
C. Leadership is about personal gain.
D. Leadership requires no accountability.
79. What does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) teach about leadership?
Leadership is about personal fairness and strict rules.
B. Leadership involves grace and generosity, not just fairness.
C. Leadership is about punishing others for their shortcomings.
D. Leadership is about maintaining strict hierarchies.
80. What leadership principle does Jesus demonstrate in Mark 10:45, when He says, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve”?
Leadership is about seeking personal comfort.
B. Leadership involves serving others rather than being served.
C. Leadership is about controlling others.
D. Leadership is about seeking fame and recognition.
81. What does James 1:5 teach about leadership in times of uncertainty?
Leaders should act on their own wisdom.
B. Leaders should pray for wisdom from God when in need of guidance.
C. Leaders should avoid making decisions.
D. Leadership requires complete independence from others.
82. How does the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 inform leadership?
Leadership is about self-interest and avoiding the needs of others.
B. Leadership involves taking action to help those in need, regardless of their background.
C. Leadership is about delegating all responsibilities.
D. Leaders should avoid interaction with outsiders.
83. What leadership quality is demonstrated by Moses in Exodus 18:13-27, when he listens to Jethro’s advice to delegate authority?
Leadership requires complete self-reliance.
B. Leadership involves humility and delegation of responsibilities.
C. Leaders should work alone without support.
D. Leadership requires avoiding the advice of others.
84. How does Psalm 23 reflect leadership principles?
Leadership is about ruling over others with force.
B. Leadership is about guiding others to rest, peace, and protection.
C. Leaders should avoid caring for their followers.
D. Leadership is about isolation from others.
85. In Romans 12:6-8, Paul speaks about different gifts in the body of Christ. What leadership principle is emphasized?
Leadership is about using one’s gifts for personal glory.
B. Leadership involves recognizing and using different gifts for the common good.
C. Leaders should avoid using their gifts.
D. Leadership is about keeping gifts to oneself.
86. What leadership principle is taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:14-16, when He says believers are the light of the world?
Leadership requires hiding one’s talents.
B. Leadership involves shining the light of Christ for the world to see.
C. Leadership is about personal recognition and fame.
D. Leadership is about staying hidden and not influencing others.
87. What lesson does the life of Nehemiah teach about leadership in times of adversity?
Leadership requires avoiding challenges.
B. Leadership involves perseverance and prayer while tackling challenges.
C. Leaders should not take action in difficult times.
D. Leadership requires focusing solely on personal safety.
88. What does Proverbs 4:7 teach about wisdom in leadership?
Leadership is about gaining power and influence.
B. Leadership involves seeking wisdom and understanding above all else.
C. Leadership is about ignoring the opinions of others.
D. Leaders should rely solely on their own understanding.
89. What leadership principle is emphasized in Acts 6:1-7, when the apostles delegate the task of serving tables?
Leadership requires taking on every responsibility alone.
B. Leadership involves delegation and empowering others.
C. Leaders should avoid sharing responsibilities.
D. Leadership is about keeping power to oneself.
90. What does 1 Timothy 3:1-7 say about the character of leaders in the church?
Leaders should focus only on external appearance.
B. Leaders must have strong character, be above reproach, and have a good reputation.
C. Leaders should avoid accountability.
D. Leadership requires harshness and control.
91. What does Proverbs 27:17 teach about leadership?
Leadership involves being isolated from others.
B. Leadership is about sharpening and improving each other through relationships.
C. Leadership requires avoiding interaction with others.
D. Leaders should work alone and not rely on others.
92. How does the story of King Saul’s leadership failure (1 Samuel 15) teach about the importance of obedience in leadership?
Leadership involves ignoring God’s commands for personal gain.
B. Leadership requires obedience to God’s commands and faithfulness.
C. Leadership is about making decisions based solely on personal desires.
D. Leaders should avoid listening to God.
93. What leadership quality is demonstrated by the apostle Paul in Acts 20:24 when he says, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus”?
Leadership is about seeking personal fame.
B. Leadership involves self-sacrifice and focusing on the mission over personal comfort.
C. Leadership is about avoiding challenges and hardship.
D. Leaders should focus only on personal success.
94. What leadership principle can be learned from the life of Ruth in Ruth 1:16-18, when she commits to following Naomi and serving God?
Leadership is about seeking personal glory.
B. Leadership involves commitment, loyalty, and following God’s calling.
C. Leaders should avoid following others.
D. Leadership is about personal ambition and independence.
95. What does Mark 9:35 teach about leadership?
Leadership involves seeking a position of power and control.
B. Leadership is about being a servant to others and serving humbly.
C. Leadership is about personal fame.
D. Leadership requires rejecting service to others.
96. What does Luke 22:24-27 teach about leadership in the kingdom of God?
Leadership is about ruling over others with authority.
B. Leadership in the kingdom of God involves serving others with humility.
C. Leaders should focus on self-interest.
D. Leadership is about avoiding service to others.
97. What leadership lesson can be learned from the life of Joseph in Genesis 41:46-49, when he manages the resources of Egypt during a time of famine?
Leadership involves avoiding difficult tasks.
B. Leadership requires wisdom, foresight, and effective resource management.
C. Leaders should focus solely on personal gain.
D. Leadership is about controlling others.
98. How does the story of Gideon in Judges 6:11-16 demonstrate leadership?
Leadership is about personal strength without help from God.
B. Leadership requires trusting in God’s strength, even when feeling inadequate.
C. Leaders should avoid God’s direction.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal power.
99. What does 1 Corinthians 4:2 say about the qualities of a leader in the church?
Leadership is about gaining recognition and authority.
B. Leaders must be faithful stewards of God’s gifts and trust.
C. Leadership is about using resources for personal gain.
D. Leaders should avoid responsibility.
100. What leadership principle can be derived from Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4:1-11?
Leadership is about seeking personal comfort.
B. Leadership involves resisting temptation and staying committed to God’s will.
C. Leaders should avoid facing challenges.
D. Leadership is about taking shortcuts.
101. In Acts 9:10-19, Ananias demonstrates leadership when he is called to help Saul (Paul). What does this teach about leadership?
Leadership is about avoiding difficult situations.
B. Leadership involves obedience to God’s call, even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable.
C. Leaders should seek personal safety.
D. Leadership is about focusing on personal goals.
102. What leadership lesson can be learned from King David’s relationship with Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18:1-4?
Leadership is about domination over others.
B. Leadership involves loyalty, mutual respect, and encouragement from others.
C. Leaders should avoid friendships and connections.
D. Leadership is about competition.
103. What leadership trait is emphasized in Philippians 2:5-11, where Paul urges believers to have the same mind as Christ?
Leadership is about personal gain.
B. Leadership requires humility, sacrifice, and servanthood.
C. Leadership is about demanding recognition.
D. Leadership involves ruling over others harshly.
104. What does 1 Peter 5:5-6 teach about humility in leadership?
Leaders should focus on their own glory.
B. Leadership requires humility and submission to God.
C. Leadership is about seeking authority over others.
D. Leaders should ignore God’s calling.
105. What does Jesus teach about leadership in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7?
Leadership is about gaining personal fame.
B. Leadership is about humility, mercy, and righteousness, not worldly power.
C. Leaders should focus solely on self-interest.
D. Leadership is about controlling others.
106. How does the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-18 demonstrate leadership during a period of despair?
Leadership is about ignoring God’s direction in tough times.
B. Leadership involves seeking God’s guidance and rest, even in moments of weakness.
C. Leaders should act in isolation.
D. Leadership requires rejecting God’s voice.
107. What does 1 Peter 5:2-3 teach about the motivation for leadership?
Leadership is about personal gain and fame.
B. Leadership should be motivated by a desire to serve and not for personal profit or control.
C. Leaders should avoid responsibility.
D. Leadership is about using authority to control others.
108. How does Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-22 demonstrate leadership principles?
Leadership is about accumulating wealth and power.
B. Leadership involves prioritizing God and discipleship over material wealth and success.
C. Leadership is about avoiding challenges and taking shortcuts.
D. Leadership is about focusing on personal success.
109. In Matthew 9:36-38, when Jesus saw the crowds and had compassion on them, what leadership quality is emphasized?
Leadership is about avoiding the needs of others.
B. Leadership involves compassion and a heart for serving others.
C. Leaders should focus on their own comfort.
D. Leadership requires complete control over others.
110. What does Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 teach about leadership in the context of teamwork?
Leadership requires complete independence and isolation.
B. Leadership involves collaboration and the strength found in unity with others.
C. Leaders should avoid working with others.
D. Leadership is about achieving personal success without the help of others.
111. How does the story of Esther (Esther 4:12-16) reflect leadership in times of crisis?
Leadership requires avoiding difficult situations.
B. Leadership involves taking courageous action when necessary, even at great personal risk.
C. Leaders should only act for their own benefit.
D. Leadership is about stepping back in moments of crisis.
112. How does the book of Proverbs highlight the role of wisdom in leadership?
Leadership is about following the crowd.
B. Leadership requires wisdom, understanding, and careful decision-making.
C. Leaders should act impulsively without seeking counsel.
D. Leadership is about rejecting wisdom.
113. How does Matthew 20:25-28 challenge conventional ideas of leadership?
Leadership is about being served by others.
B. Leadership in the kingdom of God involves serving others and being humble.
C. Leaders should focus only on self-interest.
D. Leadership requires ruling over others with force.
114. What lesson on leadership can be learned from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30?
Leadership is about hiding your gifts and not using them.
B. Leadership involves using your God-given gifts to their fullest potential for the good of others.
C. Leaders should avoid risk and responsibility.
D. Leadership is about taking all credit for success.
115. In Philippians 2:3-4, Paul teaches that leaders should:
Seek their own personal gain above all.
B. Look out for the interests of others and practice humility.
C. Seek to control and dominate others.
D. Focus solely on personal success.
116. What leadership principle is emphasized in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
Leadership involves seeking personal fame.
B. Leadership is about disciplined effort and focusing on the goal.
C. Leaders should avoid challenges.
D. Leadership requires ignoring the needs of others.
117. What does Luke 14:7-11 teach about humility in leadership?
Leaders should seek the best seats and status.
B. Leadership involves humility, seeking the lowest place, and letting others exalt you.
C. Leaders should focus only on personal recognition.
D. Leadership requires rejection of others.
118. In 1 Samuel 16:7, when God chooses David as king, what leadership principle is emphasized?
Leadership is about outward appearances and status.
B. Leadership requires a heart aligned with God, rather than external appearances.
C. Leaders should avoid responsibility and leadership roles.
D. Leadership is about personal power and control.
119. What lesson about leadership can be learned from Nehemiah’s prayer in Nehemiah 1:4-11?
Leadership is about acting without prayer.
B. Leadership involves seeking God’s guidance and praying for wisdom before taking action.
C. Leaders should act without seeking God’s direction.
D. Leadership requires complete self-reliance.
120. What leadership principle can be learned from the Apostle Paul’s example in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, where he speaks about his weakness and reliance on God’s strength?
Leadership is about self-sufficiency and rejecting God’s help.
B. Leadership involves acknowledging personal weaknesses and relying on God’s strength.
C. Leaders should avoid admitting weaknesses.
D. Leadership is about avoiding challenges.
121. What does 1 Timothy 4:12 say about the example leaders should set for others?
Leaders should focus only on their own success.
B. Leaders should set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
C. Leadership is about seeking personal fame.
D. Leaders should avoid setting an example.
122. In John 13:12-17, what does Jesus teach about leadership through His act of washing the disciples’ feet?
Leadership involves controlling others.
B. Leadership requires servanthood and humility, even in positions of authority.
C. Leaders should avoid helping others.
D. Leadership is about maintaining distance from others.
123. How does Proverbs 16:9 highlight the role of God in leadership?
Leaders should rely only on their own plans.
B. Leadership involves recognizing that God directs our steps and guides us.
C. Leadership is about disregarding God’s plans.
D. Leaders should act independently of God.
124. What does Galatians 6:1-2 teach about leadership in the context of restoring others?
Leaders should ignore others’ struggles.
B. Leadership involves restoring those who have fallen with gentleness and carrying each other’s burdens.
C. Leadership is about rejecting those who fall short.
D. Leaders should only focus on their own success.
125. What leadership principle is demonstrated in Acts 4:32-37, when the early church shared everything in common?
Leadership is about keeping resources to oneself.
B. Leadership involves generosity and serving the community with what we have.
C. Leaders should only focus on personal wealth.
D. Leadership is about avoiding sacrifice.
126. What does Romans 12:1-2 teach about the transformation of leaders?
Leadership requires conforming to the world’s standards.
B. Leadership involves being transformed by the renewing of the mind and living according to God’s will.
C. Leaders should avoid personal growth.
D. Leadership is about personal comfort and satisfaction.
127. What does Hebrews 13:7 teach about following leaders?
Leadership is about personal authority.
B. Leadership involves following leaders who speak and live according to God’s word and example.
C. Leaders should only focus on their own success.
D. Leadership requires ignoring God’s direction.
128. In Matthew 18:15-17, how does Jesus instruct leaders to handle conflict?
Leadership involves ignoring conflict.
B. Leadership requires addressing conflict in a spirit of reconciliation and restoration.
C. Leaders should avoid dealing with difficult situations.
D. Leadership is about punishing those in conflict.
129. What leadership quality is demonstrated by the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 2:2, when he entrusts the gospel to faithful men who will teach others?
Leadership is about keeping knowledge to oneself.
B. Leadership involves investing in others and equipping them to lead.
C. Leaders should avoid teaching others.
D. Leadership is about personal glory.
130. How does the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32 highlight the leadership qualities of forgiveness and restoration?
Leadership involves rejecting others who fail.
B. Leadership requires humility, forgiveness, and restoring relationships.
C. Leaders should avoid reconciliation.
D. Leadership is about seeking punishment for others.
131. What does James 1:5 teach about leadership in relation to wisdom?
Leaders should act without seeking wisdom.
B. Leadership involves asking God for wisdom, which He gives generously.
C. Leaders should rely solely on human wisdom.
D. Leadership involves avoiding wisdom altogether.
132. How does the Apostle Paul’s leadership in Acts 16:6-10 demonstrate the importance of guidance in decision-making?
Leadership involves making decisions without seeking God’s direction.
B. Leadership requires trusting God’s guidance, even when plans change unexpectedly.
C. Leaders should ignore God’s leading in decision-making.
D. Leadership is about acting independently of God.
133. What does Titus 1:5-9 teach about the qualifications of a leader?
Leadership is about personal wealth and success.
B. Leadership requires godliness, integrity, and a strong character.
C. Leaders should focus solely on their own ambitions.
D. Leadership is about exercising authority without responsibility.
134. What does Proverbs 11:14 emphasize about the role of counsel in leadership?
Leadership is about ignoring the advice of others.
B. Leadership involves seeking wise counsel for guidance and decision-making.
C. Leaders should act independently without advice.
D. Leadership requires only personal strength and wisdom.
135. How does the story of Moses and Jethro in Exodus 18:13-27 demonstrate leadership principles?
Leadership involves doing everything oneself.
B. Leadership requires delegating tasks and sharing responsibilities with others.
C. Leaders should avoid delegating responsibilities.
D. Leadership is about maintaining all control and power.
136. What does Psalm 78:72 teach about leadership?
Leadership is about seeking personal comfort and recognition.
B. Leadership involves guiding others with integrity and skill, setting a godly example.
C. Leaders should act in self-interest and reject serving others.
D. Leadership is about being perfect in every way.
137. In John 10:11-16, what does Jesus teach about leadership in relation to shepherding?
Leadership involves abandoning the flock when they face difficulties.
B. Leadership requires caring for and protecting the people, like a good shepherd cares for the sheep.
C. Leaders should only care about personal recognition.
D. Leadership is about using people for personal gain.
138. What lesson about leadership can be drawn from the Apostle Peter’s restoration in John 21:15-19?
Leadership requires rejecting those who fail.
B. Leadership involves restoration, humility, and reaffirming one’s call to serve others.
C. Leaders should avoid restoration and forgiveness.
D. Leadership is about focusing on personal glory.
139. What principle of leadership is demonstrated in Matthew 7:24-27, where Jesus talks about building on a solid foundation?
Leadership involves acting without a foundation.
B. Leadership requires building on the firm foundation of Jesus’ teachings.
C. Leaders should avoid following a solid foundation.
D. Leadership is about ignoring principles and wisdom.
140. What does Romans 12:3-8 teach about the diversity of gifts in leadership?
Leadership is about competition and comparison.
B. Leadership involves recognizing and valuing the different gifts God gives to each person.
C. Leaders should focus only on their own gifts.
D. Leadership is about rejecting others’ gifts.
141. How does Acts 6:1-7 illustrate the importance of delegation in leadership?
Leadership is about doing everything on your own.
B. Leadership requires delegating responsibilities to others to ensure efficient ministry.
C. Leaders should avoid sharing responsibility with others.
D. Leadership is about isolating oneself from the team.
142. How does the leadership example of Deborah in Judges 4:4-5 demonstrate the role of women in leadership?
Leadership is restricted to men only.
B. Leadership involves trusting God and acting with courage, regardless of gender.
C. Leaders should avoid stepping into leadership roles.
D. Leadership is about being passive.
143. In Luke 6:12-16, how does Jesus model the importance of prayer in leadership?
Leadership is about acting without prayer.
B. Leadership requires seeking God’s guidance through prayer before making important decisions.
C. Leaders should avoid seeking God’s help.
D. Leadership involves relying solely on human wisdom.
144. What does Galatians 5:22-23 teach about the fruit of the Spirit in leadership?
Leadership involves acting out of selfish desires.
B. Leadership requires cultivating the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, and patience.
C. Leaders should ignore the fruit of the Spirit.
D. Leadership is about focusing solely on personal success.
145. What does Matthew 28:19-20 teach about the mission of leaders?
Leadership is about personal comfort and ease.
B. Leadership involves making disciples of all nations and teaching them to obey God’s commands.
C. Leaders should avoid evangelism and discipleship.
D. Leadership is about seeking recognition without serving others.
146. What does Hebrews 13:17 teach about the responsibility of leaders?
Leaders should act only in their own interests.
B. Leadership involves being accountable to God and the people being led.
C. Leaders should ignore the welfare of those they lead.
D. Leadership is about making decisions without concern for others.
147. In Acts 4:23-31, what role does prayer play in leadership?
Leadership involves acting without prayer.
B. Leadership requires prayer for boldness and guidance in carrying out God’s mission.
C. Leaders should avoid praying.
D. Leadership is about relying solely on personal strength.
148. What does 1 Timothy 3:1-7 teach about the qualities of a leader?
Leadership is about gaining popularity.
B. Leadership requires being above reproach, self-controlled, hospitable, and skilled in teaching.
C. Leaders should avoid all responsibility.
D. Leadership is about exercising power over others.
149. How does 2 Samuel 11-12, the story of David’s sin and repentance, teach about leadership?
Leadership requires never admitting mistakes.
B. Leadership involves recognizing sin, repenting, and seeking God’s forgiveness and restoration.
C. Leaders should avoid acknowledging their flaws.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal glory.
150. What leadership principle is demonstrated in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Leadership involves ignoring God’s direction.
B. Leadership requires trusting in the Lord with all your heart and seeking His guidance in all your ways.
C. Leaders should act according to their own understanding.
D. Leadership is about rejecting God’s wisdom.
151. What does Acts 2:42-47 show about the leadership of the early church?
Leadership involves isolation and independence.
B. Leadership requires unity, teaching, fellowship, and breaking bread together.
C. Leaders should avoid building community.
D. Leadership is about individualism and self-focus.
152. What does Matthew 18:21-35, the parable of the unforgiving servant, teach about leadership?
Leadership requires holding grudges against others.
B. Leadership involves practicing forgiveness and mercy, just as God has forgiven us.
C. Leaders should reject forgiveness.
D. Leadership is about punishing others for their mistakes.
153. How does the leadership of the Apostle John in Revelation 1:9-20 demonstrate servant leadership?
Leadership involves ruling with harshness.
B. Leadership requires serving others through faithful testimony and perseverance, even in suffering.
C. Leaders should avoid suffering and service.
D. Leadership is about rejecting the responsibility to serve.
154. What leadership principle is emphasized in Proverbs 15:22?
Leadership is about avoiding counsel from others.
B. Leadership requires seeking advice from others and being open to correction.
C. Leaders should reject counsel.
D. Leadership is about focusing solely on personal goals.
155. What does Matthew 5:13-16 teach about leadership in the context of influence?
Leadership involves hiding one’s light and influence.
B. Leadership requires being a positive influence, shining as light in the world for God’s glory.
C. Leaders should avoid influencing others.
D. Leadership is about staying in the background without making an impact.
156. How does 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teach about the importance of love in leadership?
Leadership involves acting without love.
B. Leadership requires love as the foundation of all actions and service.
C. Leaders should avoid love and focus on power.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal recognition.
157. What does the story of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 1-2 teach about leadership?
Leadership is about ignoring challenges.
B. Leadership involves recognizing needs, seeking God’s guidance, and taking action with determination.
C. Leaders should avoid planning.
D. Leadership is about focusing on personal glory.
158. What does Matthew 20:26-28 teach about leadership in relation to servanthood?
Leadership is about exercising authority over others.
B. Leadership requires serving others, as Jesus came to serve and not be served.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leadership is about seeking status and recognition.
159. How does the example of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:12-14 demonstrate leadership?
Leadership involves ignoring challenges.
B. Leadership requires striving toward the goal of Christlikeness, forgetting what is behind, and pressing forward.
C. Leaders should act without purpose.
D. Leadership is about seeking rest and comfort.
160. What does 1 Peter 5:1-4 teach about the role of leaders in the church?
Leaders should act in a domineering way.
B. Leadership involves shepherding the flock of God willingly and humbly, not for personal gain.
C. Leaders should seek personal recognition.
D. Leadership is about exercising authority without caring for the people.
161. What lesson about leadership can be drawn from the example of King Solomon in 1 Kings 3:5-14?
Leadership involves acting without wisdom.
B. Leadership requires seeking God’s wisdom, as Solomon did when he asked for understanding to govern well.
C. Leaders should act out of personal ambition.
D. Leadership is about rejecting wisdom.
162. In Luke 9:57-62, what does Jesus teach about the cost of discipleship in relation to leadership?
Leadership is about avoiding sacrifice.
B. Leadership requires counting the cost of following Jesus, including total commitment and sacrifice.
C. Leaders should avoid commitment.
D. Leadership is about seeking comfort and security.
163. What does Hebrews 11:32-40 teach about leadership in the context of faith?
Leadership is about avoiding trials.
B. Leadership involves enduring challenges and remaining faithful, as demonstrated by the heroes of faith.
C. Leaders should reject suffering.
D. Leadership is about personal success without challenges.
164. How does the leadership of the early church in Acts 4:32-35 demonstrate unity?
Leadership involves division and isolation.
B. Leadership requires unity in spirit, mutual care, and sacrificial generosity among believers.
C. Leaders should avoid unity and focus only on individual success.
D. Leadership is about rejecting community.
165. What does Luke 12:42-48 teach about leadership in relation to responsibility?
Leadership involves avoiding responsibility.
B. Leadership requires being faithful stewards of what God has entrusted, knowing that there will be accountability.
C. Leaders should ignore their responsibilities.
D. Leadership is about avoiding accountability.
166. How does the example of Joseph in Genesis 41 teach about leadership?
Leadership involves acting without integrity.
B. Leadership requires wisdom, integrity, and faithfulness in times of adversity.
C. Leaders should act out of selfish ambition.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal recognition.
167. What does John 15:12-17 teach about leadership in relation to love?
Leadership is about using others for personal gain.
B. Leadership involves loving others sacrificially, just as Jesus loved His followers.
C. Leaders should avoid loving others.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on personal success.
168. How does the leadership of Esther in the book of Esther demonstrate courage and service?
Leadership involves avoiding difficult situations.
B. Leadership requires courage to act in difficult circumstances for the good of others.
C. Leaders should avoid making difficult decisions.
D. Leadership is about personal gain and recognition.
169. What does Proverbs 4:23 teach about leadership and guarding one’s heart?
Leadership is about ignoring one’s inner life.
B. Leadership involves guarding one’s heart, for it is the source of life and actions.
C. Leaders should focus only on external actions.
D. Leadership is about rejecting inner transformation.
170. What does Matthew 7:7-8 teach about the role of prayer in leadership?
Leadership involves acting without prayer.
B. Leadership requires asking, seeking, and knocking, trusting that God will answer and guide.
C. Leaders should avoid prayer.
D. Leadership is about relying solely on human wisdom.
171. What does Romans 15:1-7 teach about leadership in relation to others’ weaknesses?
Leadership is about focusing solely on one’s strengths.
B. Leadership requires bearing with the weaknesses of others and building them up in love.
C. Leaders should avoid serving those weaker than themselves.
D. Leadership is about exercising power over others.
172. How does the leadership of King David in 2 Samuel 5:1-5 demonstrate humility and unity?
Leadership is about disregarding others’ needs.
B. Leadership requires humility in recognizing God’s call and uniting people for a common purpose.
C. Leaders should avoid unity and serve only themselves.
D. Leadership is about ruling without concern for others.
173. What does Acts 5:17-42 teach about leadership in relation to boldness?
Leadership involves avoiding bold actions.
B. Leadership requires boldness in proclaiming the gospel, even in the face of opposition.
C. Leaders should avoid conflict and bold actions.
D. Leadership is about keeping quiet and avoiding risk.
174. What does Colossians 3:23-24 teach about leadership in relation to work?
Leadership involves working for personal gain alone.
B. Leadership requires working heartily for the Lord, not for human recognition.
C. Leaders should avoid working hard.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal success in work.
175. How does the leadership of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 4:7-23 teach about perseverance?
Leadership involves quitting in the face of challenges.
B. Leadership requires perseverance, even in the face of opposition, with trust in God’s strength.
C. Leaders should avoid opposition.
D. Leadership is about avoiding challenges and difficulties.
176. How does the leadership of the Apostle Paul in Acts 14:19-23 teach about enduring hardship?
Leadership involves avoiding hardship.
B. Leadership requires enduring hardship for the sake of the gospel, strengthening others in the faith.
C. Leaders should avoid hardship at all costs.
D. Leadership is about seeking ease and comfort.
177. What does 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 teach about leadership in relation to self-discipline?
Leadership is about avoiding discipline and control.
B. Leadership requires self-discipline, much like an athlete training for a race.
C. Leaders should avoid discipline and focus on relaxation.
D. Leadership is about ignoring personal responsibility.
178. What does 2 Timothy 4:1-5 teach about the role of leaders in preaching the Word?
Leadership involves avoiding the Word of God.
B. Leadership requires preaching the Word with patience, correcting, rebuking, and encouraging others.
C. Leaders should avoid teaching.
D. Leadership is about focusing solely on personal interests.
179. What does Philippians 4:4-9 teach about leadership in relation to peace?
Leadership is about worrying about every situation.
B. Leadership requires focusing on things that are pure, noble, and praiseworthy, leading to peace.
C. Leaders should avoid peace and focus on conflict.
D. Leadership is about stressing out over every decision.
180. What does Luke 14:25-33 teach about the cost of discipleship in leadership?
Leadership involves avoiding sacrifice.
B. Leadership requires counting the cost of following Christ and being fully committed.
C. Leaders should avoid making tough decisions.
D. Leadership is about seeking personal benefit.
181. In John 13:12-17, what does Jesus’ washing of His disciples’ feet teach about leadership?
Leadership involves only commanding others.
B. Leadership requires humility and serving others, even in lowly tasks.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
182. How does the leadership of Moses in Exodus 3-4 demonstrate the concept of calling?
Leadership involves avoiding God’s call.
B. Leadership requires recognizing and responding to God’s calling, even when it feels inadequate.
C. Leaders should act without understanding God’s calling.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on personal plans.
183. What does Proverbs 3:5-6 teach about leadership in relation to trust?
Leadership is about trusting in one’s own understanding.
B. Leadership requires trusting in the Lord with all your heart and acknowledging Him in all ways.
C. Leaders should avoid trusting God.
D. Leadership is about relying solely on human wisdom.
184. How does the example of Joshua in Joshua 1:6-9 illustrate leadership?
Leadership involves fearing challenges.
B. Leadership requires courage, strength, and commitment to God’s commands.
C. Leaders should avoid stepping out of their comfort zones.
D. Leadership is about avoiding difficulty.
185. What is the leadership principle demonstrated in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)?
Leadership involves ignoring the needs of others.
B. Leadership requires compassion and acting to meet the needs of others, regardless of personal cost.
C. Leaders should focus only on personal gain.
D. Leadership is about judging others harshly.
186. How does Acts 6:1-7 illustrate leadership in times of conflict?
Leadership is about avoiding conflict.
B. Leadership requires delegating responsibilities wisely and maintaining unity within the community.
C. Leaders should ignore problems and conflicts.
D. Leadership is about exercising power without care for others.
187. What leadership lesson can be learned from the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17?
Leadership involves avoiding challenges.
B. Leadership requires faith in God and courage to face seemingly impossible obstacles.
C. Leaders should act in their own strength.
D. Leadership is about avoiding conflict.
188. What does Matthew 28:18-20 teach about the mission of Christian leadership?
Leadership is about focusing on personal achievements.
B. Leadership involves making disciples of all nations, teaching and baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
C. Leaders should avoid spreading the gospel.
D. Leadership is about staying within one’s comfort zone.
189. In 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, what does Paul teach about leadership in the face of suffering?
Leadership involves avoiding suffering.
B. Leadership requires enduring hardship, knowing that our trials are temporary and God’s glory is eternal.
C. Leaders should avoid pain and suffering.
D. Leadership is about escaping difficulties.
190. How does Romans 12:1-2 teach about leadership in relation to transformation?
Leadership is about conforming to worldly patterns.
B. Leadership requires being transformed by the renewing of the mind, offering oneself as a living sacrifice.
C. Leaders should avoid personal transformation.
D. Leadership is about remaining unchanged.
191. How does the example of Deborah in Judges 4-5 demonstrate leadership?
Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
B. Leadership involves stepping up with courage and wisdom when called upon, regardless of gender or societal norms.
C. Leaders should shy away from leadership opportunities.
D. Leadership is about ruling with power and control.
192. What does the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 teach about leadership and stewardship?
Leadership involves burying one’s talents and avoiding risk.
B. Leadership requires wisely investing what God has entrusted, bearing fruit for His kingdom.
C. Leaders should hide their talents.
D. Leadership is about taking no responsibility for one’s gifts.
193. How does Philippians 2:1-11 describe the leadership of Jesus?
Leadership is about seeking power and control.
B. Leadership involves humility, obedience to God, and serving others selflessly.
C. Leaders should focus solely on their own needs.
D. Leadership is about acting in pride and selfish ambition.
194. How does the story of the Apostle Paul in Acts 9:1-22 demonstrate transformation in leadership?
Leadership involves rejecting change.
B. Leadership requires a radical transformation, as seen in Paul’s conversion, from persecution to proclamation.
C. Leaders should remain unchanged throughout their journey.
D. Leadership is about avoiding radical shifts in life.
195. What does Ephesians 6:10-18 teach about leadership in spiritual warfare?
Leadership is about avoiding conflict.
B. Leadership requires putting on the full armor of God to stand firm in spiritual battles.
C. Leaders should avoid preparation and readiness.
D. Leadership is about fleeing from spiritual challenges.
196. What leadership principle is illustrated in the life of Nehemiah when he faced opposition (Nehemiah 4)?
Leadership is about avoiding all opposition.
B. Leadership requires remaining steadfast in God’s calling, even when faced with opposition and mockery.
C. Leaders should avoid standing firm in their mission.
D. Leadership is about fearing opposition.
197. How does Luke 22:24-27 teach about leadership in the kingdom of God?
Leadership is about seeking status and authority.
B. Leadership in the kingdom of God involves serving others, not seeking power or titles.
C. Leaders should dominate and control others.
D. Leadership is about seeking recognition from others.
198. How does 1 Timothy 3:1-7 describe the qualifications for leadership in the church?
Leadership requires seeking personal fame.
B. Leadership requires being above reproach, self-controlled, hospitable, and able to teach, among other qualities.
C. Leaders should focus only on their own desires.
D. Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
199. What leadership lesson can be learned from the life of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22-23?
Leadership is about ignoring God’s Word.
B. Leadership requires seeking God’s will, responding to His Word, and bringing about reform.
C. Leaders should avoid seeking God’s guidance.
D. Leadership is about ignoring the spiritual needs of the people.
200. What does Colossians 4:5-6 teach about leadership in relation to our behavior with others?
Leadership is about being harsh and critical.
B. Leadership requires being wise in how we conduct ourselves, making the most of every opportunity to speak graciously.
C. Leaders should avoid relationships with others.
D. Leadership is about avoiding grace in speech.
201. How does Acts 20:28-32 describe the role of leaders in the church?
Leadership involves ruling without care for others.
B. Leadership involves shepherding the flock with vigilance, guarding them against false teachings.
C. Leaders should ignore the spiritual needs of the people.
D. Leadership is about avoiding responsibility for others.
202. How does the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15:1-7 relate to leadership?
Leadership is about ignoring the lost.
B. Leadership involves going after the lost and caring for those who are vulnerable.
C. Leaders should avoid caring for others.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on the successful.
203. What does 1 Timothy 4:12-16 teach about leadership for young people in ministry?
Leadership is about age-based authority.
B. Leadership involves setting an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, regardless of age.
C. Leaders should avoid setting examples.
D. Leadership is about rejecting responsibility due to youth.
204. How does 2 Timothy 2:2 describe the responsibility of leaders in relation to teaching others?
Leadership involves keeping knowledge to oneself.
B. Leadership requires entrusting teachings to faithful people who can teach others also.
C. Leaders should avoid teaching others.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on personal gain.
205. What does Titus 1:5-9 say about the qualities of leaders in the church?
Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
B. Leadership requires being blameless, sober-minded, hospitable, and holding fast to the Word of God.
C. Leaders should focus on personal ambition.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on external achievements.
206. What does James 1:5 teach about leadership in relation to wisdom?
Leadership is about acting without wisdom.
B. Leadership requires seeking wisdom from God, who gives generously without reproach.
C. Leaders should avoid seeking wisdom.
D. Leadership is about depending on personal understanding.
207. What does Romans 15:14 teach about leadership in relation to admonishing others?
Leadership is about avoiding giving counsel.
B. Leadership involves being competent to admonish others in truth and love.
C. Leaders should focus only on themselves.
D. Leadership is about rejecting counsel.
208. What leadership principle can be drawn from the story of Esther in Esther 4:12-16?
Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
B. Leadership involves stepping up for such a time as this, even when it involves risk and sacrifice.
C. Leaders should focus only on personal safety.
D. Leadership is about avoiding the opportunity to act.
209. How does Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 20:26-28 redefine leadership?
Leadership is about exerting authority over others.
B. Leadership involves servanthood, not lording over others, following the example of Christ.
C. Leaders should avoid serving others.
D. Leadership is about seeking power and control.
210. What does the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant in Matthew 18:21-35 teach about leadership?
Leadership involves demanding mercy from others.
B. Leadership requires showing mercy and forgiveness to others as we have received from God.
C. Leaders should avoid forgiving others.
D. Leadership is about holding grudges.
211. How does 1 Peter 5:1-4 describe the leadership qualities of elders?
Leadership involves ruling over others with harshness.
B. Leadership involves shepherding God’s flock willingly, eagerly, and by example, not for personal gain.
C. Leaders should focus on ruling through fear.
D. Leadership is about ignoring the needs of others.
212. In the story of Samuel anointing David (1 Samuel 16:7), what does God say about leadership?
Leadership is based on outward appearance.
B. Leadership involves looking at the heart, not outward appearances.
C. Leadership is about personal achievement and status.
D. Leaders should only focus on appearance and reputation.
213. How does 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 illustrate the discipline required for leadership?
Leadership is about avoiding discipline.
B. Leadership requires self-discipline and running the race with purpose, like an athlete striving for a prize.
C. Leaders should focus only on their own goals.
D. Leadership is about acting without self-control.
214. What does Proverbs 11:14 teach about leadership in relation to counsel?
Leadership involves ignoring wise counsel.
B. Leadership requires seeking wise counsel, for in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
C. Leaders should act without considering advice from others.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on one’s own plans.
215. How does the example of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 2:1-10 demonstrate leadership in times of opposition?
Leadership involves avoiding challenges.
B. Leadership requires prayer, planning, and persistence despite external opposition.
C. Leaders should avoid facing opposition.
D. Leadership is about ignoring resistance.
216. What does James 3:1-2 say about the responsibility of teachers in leadership?
Leadership is about avoiding responsibility.
B. Leadership requires being aware of the greater judgment that teachers face and exercising wisdom in speech.
C. Leaders should speak carelessly and without thought.
D. Leadership is about ignoring the influence of words.
217. How does Matthew 7:24-27 illustrate the foundation for Christian leadership?
Leadership is about building on unstable foundations.
B. Leadership requires building on the rock of Christ’s teachings, ensuring stability in trials.
C. Leaders should avoid a firm foundation.
D. Leadership is about focusing on superficial matters.
218. How does the leadership of King David in 2 Samuel 5:1-5 show the importance of unity?
Leadership is about division.
B. Leadership requires uniting God’s people under His authority for His purposes.
C. Leaders should focus only on personal power.
D. Leadership is about ignoring the unity of the people.
219. What leadership lesson can be learned from the Apostle Paul’s actions in Acts 16:6-10?
Leadership involves making decisions without considering God’s direction.
B. Leadership requires seeking God’s guidance in decision-making, even when the path isn’t clear.
C. Leaders should ignore God’s direction.
D. Leadership is about making decisions without prayer.
220. How does Hebrews 13:17 speak about the relationship between leaders and followers?
Leadership is about coercing others into submission.
B. Leadership requires guiding and shepherding others, with both leaders and followers working in submission to God.
C. Leaders should act independently of those they lead.
D. Leadership is about ignoring the needs of others.
221. How does the life of Solomon (1 Kings 3:5-14) teach about leadership in relation to wisdom?
Leadership is about focusing on personal wealth and status.
B. Leadership requires seeking wisdom from God, especially in difficult decisions, as Solomon did.
C. Leaders should act without wisdom.
D. Leadership is about ignoring God’s guidance.
222. How does Acts 4:32-37 demonstrate leadership in the early church?
Leadership involves hoarding resources.
B. Leadership requires sharing resources, acting in unity, and serving others selflessly.
C. Leaders should avoid generosity.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on personal gain.
223. What does Proverbs 4:23 teach about leadership in relation to the heart?
Leadership is about ignoring one’s heart.
B. Leadership requires guarding the heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
C. Leaders should act without concern for their hearts.
D. Leadership is about focusing on external matters only.
224. What does the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders in Matthew 7:24-27 teach about leadership?
Leadership involves building on unstable foundations.
B. Leadership requires building on a solid foundation, grounded in obedience to God’s Word.
C. Leaders should ignore foundational principles.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on superficial issues.
225. How does the story of Samson in Judges 13-16 illustrate leadership in relation to failure and redemption?
Leadership is about avoiding failure.
B. Leadership requires acknowledging failures, repenting, and seeking redemption in God’s grace.
C. Leaders should never make mistakes.
D. Leadership is about ignoring God’s call.
226. How does Psalm 78:70-72 describe the leadership of David?
Leadership is about focusing on personal glory.
B. Leadership involves leading with integrity, guiding God’s people with skill and understanding.
C. Leaders should avoid integrity.
D. Leadership is about focusing only on personal desires.
227. What does Galatians 6:9-10 teach about perseverance in leadership?
Leadership is about giving up easily.
B. Leadership requires perseverance in doing good, especially in times of discouragement.
C. Leaders should avoid persevering in good works.
D. Leadership is about focusing on immediate rewards.
228. What leadership principle can be drawn from the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23?
Leadership is about ignoring people’s receptivity.
B. Leadership requires sowing God’s Word faithfully, understanding that results may vary.
C. Leaders should avoid spreading the Word.
D. Leadership is about focusing on external results alone.
229. How does the story of the Apostle Paul’s ministry in Philippians 1:12-18 demonstrate leadership during adversity?
Leadership involves avoiding difficulties.
B. Leadership requires advancing the gospel and remaining steadfast, even in adversity and imprisonment.
C. Leaders should retreat from challenges.
D. Leadership is about avoiding opposition.
230. What leadership lesson can be learned from the life of John the Baptist in John 3:22-30?
Leadership is about seeking personal fame.
B. Leadership requires humility and understanding one’s role in God’s plan, even when others follow.
C. Leaders should focus solely on gaining followers.
D. Leadership is about avoiding God’s will.