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The Other Side of God · Lesson 10

The Lord of the LeftoversPart II

John 6:5–14

A complete manuscript curriculum lesson from the preserved writings of Rev. Dr. Tony Lloyd Lewis — structured for study, leadership development, and theological reflection.

Chapter Outline · All Chapters
  1. 01. Avoiding the Perils of Popularity
  2. 02. How to Win the War That Is Raging in My Soul
  3. 03. Why I Believe in the Church
  4. 04. The Lord of the Leftovers
  5. 05. Living Life in the Second Mile Lane
  6. 06. The Religion of a Strange Woman
  7. 07. Avoiding the Perils of Popularity (Part II)
  8. 08. How to Win the War That Is Raging in My Soul (Part II)
  9. 09. Why I Believe in the Church (Part II)
  10. 10. The Lord of the Leftovers (Part II)
  11. 11. The Joy Counters
  12. 12. The Other Side of God
  13. 13. The Other Judas
I. Chapter Overview

The central movement of this lesson

This segment examines Jesus as the 'Master Evangelist' during the feeding of the five thousand and transitions into an analysis of spiritual leadership, contrasting the faithless pragmatism of Philip with the sacrificial trust required for kingdom expansion. It further explores the cautionary history of Ahab and Jezebel, highlighting the dangers of ungodly alliances, and concludes by challenging believers to embrace the 'second mile' of committed, sacrificial service.

II. Theological Themes

Doctrine and Kingdom emphasis

  1. Evangelism through providence
  2. The danger of ungodly alliances
  3. Faith vs. pessimism in ministry
  4. The value of the 'leftover' people
  5. The necessity of kingdom devotion
  6. Excellence beyond obligations
III. Scripture Focus

Biblical texts in view

  1. Exodus 12:12-13
  2. John 6:5-14
  3. John 14:8
  4. 1 Kings 16:25-33
  5. 1 Kings 18:19
  6. Matthew 8:28-34
  7. Mark 8:36
  8. Matthew 5:41-46
IV. Teaching Points

Homiletical and theological insights

  1. Jesus utilized common public gatherings, like the Passover, as vehicles for evangelism.
  2. The feeding of the multitude demonstrates that resources in the right hand (Christ’s) are always sufficient.
  3. God places high value on 'leftovers'—both in material savings and in the people society discards.
  4. Ahab’s downfall began when he chose political and military security over trust in the Living God.
  5. Jezebel serves as the archetype of destructive influence that leads a nation away from spiritual truth.
  6. Spiritual leadership is confirmed by going beyond what is legally or minimally required.
V. Leadership Lessons

Formation for Kingdom leaders

  1. Do not operate out of a spirit of lack; lead with a spirit of faith and abundance.
  2. Successful ministry requires moving beyond the 'one mile' of duty to the 'second mile' of sacrifice.
  3. Avoid the 'Philip trap' of relying on human logic to measure the magnitude of God’s potential.
  4. Establish the kingdom agenda by turning curious crowds into active testimonies.
  5. Reject ungodly alliances in times of crisis; seek help only at the throne of God.
  6. True leaders distinguish between those who are merely religious and those with genuine conviction.
VI. Ministry Applications

How the lesson moves into practice

  1. Evaluate church budgets and programs for 'Philip-like' pessimism and replace them with faith-centered planning.
  2. Identify three individuals in your community who the church has deemed 'leftovers' and intentionally engage them with the Gospel.
  3. Prioritize the cultivation of personal, private holiness to avoid the fate of leaders like Ahab who were led by ungodly influences.
  4. Initiate programs that require a 'second mile' commitment from staff and volunteers to demonstrate transformative service.
  5. Perform a spiritual audit of church partnerships to ensure you are not forming alliances that compromise biblical witness for the sake of earthly gain.
Study Tools

Reflection & Study Notes

  1. In what ways does the 'spirit of lack' manifest in modern church leadership?
  2. Why is it dangerous for a leader to rely on the religious by-proxy status of their spouse or family?
  3. How can we effectively 'basket the leftovers'—the people society has discarded—without patronizing them?
  4. What are the modern equivalents of the 'Baal worship' that Ahab and Jezebel allowed into the life of Israel?
  5. How does our personal walk with God impact the spiritual health of our community or congregation?
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