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When Dr. Ulmer describes how Aaron is sanctified at the door of the tabernacle, what is his point?

In order to be prepared as a leader, you must have people who are ready to serve you.
When God prepares you to be a leader, He closes the door to othe parts of your life.
In order to be prepared as a leader, you must follow the specific rituals that Aaron had to follow.
When God prepares you to be a leader, He does not do it in the shadows.

Why did Dr. Ulmer get an “F” on the paper for his criminology class at the University of Illinois?

According to this lesson, what should you do when the devil swells your head, makes you feel insignificant, or damages your self-esteem?

Dr. Ulmer compares God’s servants to what?

House servants who serve their masters with humility and respect
Slaves rowing in the underbelly of a ship, who do not determine their destination
Strong, indepentent warriors who follow no master
Weak, exhausted slaves who toil in the fields ceaselessly

According to Dr. Ulmer, what does John 17 tell us about what it means to glorify God?

It means to become successful and well-known so others can see Jesus Christ in you.
It means to do the work God has given you to do.
It means to do things that make you happy, because when you are happy, God is glorified.
It means to raise godly children who will continue to spread the gospel.

Which of the following does Dr. Ulmer say leaders often struggle with?

Dr. Ulmer compares God to the master of a house slave in this way:

God loves His people as masters loved their slaves.
Masters always have their slaves' best interest at heart, just as God always has His servants' best interest at heart.
As slave masters could be cruel to disobedient slaves, so can God be cruel to us when we disobey.
Eventually the master will return to find whether or not the servant has done what was asked.

What does Dr. Ulmer urge people to do in light of the meaning of the word present in Romans 12?

Dr. Ulmer uses the word oikos (the Greek word for stewards) to show what?

A thorough understanding of economics is important for any effective leader.
Servant-leaders manage the spiritual household owned by God.
A household is one of the most important units in a community of believers.
Leaders cannot effectively manage a group of people if they cannot manage their own household.

In the African-American song “Old Ship of Zion,” who is the captain of the ship?

What does the word present in Romans 12 mean?

A servant offering his master the gift of service
The precise moment that someone brings a sacrifice and places it in the hands of the priest, symbolic of placing it in the hand of God
To offer a selfless gift
None of the above

According to Dr. Ulmer, what is the difference between transgression and iniquity?

Transgression is often seen by others, whereas iniquity is not.
Transgression is something a person has done, whereas iniquity is what pulls a person to do certain things.
Transgression is sin, whereas iniquity is a person's tendency.
All of the above

Once you are involved in leadership, God is still working on you.

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