Leadership (4 Occurrences)

Acts 1:20
For it is written in the book of Psalms,'Let his habitation be made desolate. Let no one dwell therein;' and,'Let another take his office.'
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Romans 12:8
or he who is exhorting -- 'In the exhortation!' he who is sharing -- 'In simplicity!' he who is leading -- 'In diligence?' he who is doing kindness -- 'In cheerfulness.'
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Hebrews 3:16
For who were they that heard, and yet provoked God? Was it not the whole of the people who had come out of Egypt under the leadership of Moses?
(WEY RSV)

Numbers 33:1
These are the journeys of the children of Israel, when they went forth out of the land of Egypt by their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron.
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Strait (14 Occurrences)

Spoiled (69 Occurrences)

Saveth (36 Occurrences)

Savor (51 Occurrences)

Leads (64 Occurrences)

Leading (101 Occurrences)

Guide (89 Occurrences)

Killeth (23 Occurrences)

Openeth (48 Occurrences)

Overthroweth (7 Occurrences)

Ophrah (9 Occurrences)

Leadership (4 Occurrences)

Longsuffering (17 Occurrences)

Goodness (83 Occurrences)

Gathers (27 Occurrences)

Watcheth (6 Occurrences)

Waters (386 Occurrences)

Inspecting (5 Occurrences)

Fighteth (23 Occurrences)

Taketh (398 Occurrences)

Thereby (42 Occurrences)

Transfigured (2 Occurrences)

Teacheth (22 Occurrences)

Talketh (3 Occurrences)

Thereat (4 Occurrences)

Triumph (52 Occurrences)

Ruleth (21 Occurrences)

Refresheth (2 Occurrences)

Restoreth (7 Occurrences)

Enticeth (3 Occurrences)

Despisest (3 Occurrences)

Destroyeth (38 Occurrences)

Death-shade (16 Occurrences)

Porter (6 Occurrences)

Breaketh (49 Occurrences)

Broad (113 Occurrences)

Beseigeth (1 Occurrence)

Confidently (32 Occurrences)

Counsellors (21 Occurrences)

Calleth (261 Occurrences)

Arbela

Awaked (9 Occurrences)

Apart (228 Occurrences)

Shual (6 Occurrences)

Straitened (14 Occurrences)

Shu'al (2 Occurrences)

Suckling (19 Occurrences)

Ward (27 Occurrences)

Forthwith (30 Occurrences)

Spoil (140 Occurrences)

Carries (27 Occurrences)

Babylonians (48 Occurrences)

Feeding (37 Occurrences)

David's (142 Occurrences)

Accord (43 Occurrences)

Chalde'ans (74 Occurrences)

Zedeki'ah (62 Occurrences)

Scattered (122 Occurrences)

Passed (329 Occurrences)

Abiding (40 Occurrences)

Smiting (76 Occurrences)

Dwelling (340 Occurrences)

Land (19790 Occurrences)

Shouldst (61 Occurrences)

Patience (59 Occurrences)

Indeed (628 Occurrences)

Shouldest (79 Occurrences)

Smiteth (156 Occurrences)

Straightway (96 Occurrences)

Ear (670 Occurrences)

Ordered (264 Occurrences)

Neighbour (139 Occurrences)

Heat (104 Occurrences)

Lead (192 Occurrences)

Violent (151 Occurrences)

Asshur (133 Occurrences)

Stream (96 Occurrences)

(n.) The office of a leader.2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose
... goes before, in front") refers to such as: "the leading thought" in one's mind,
ie to esteem (regard highly); or a leading authority, providing leadership in a ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2233.htm - 9k6546. pera -- perhaps leader
... avenging, revenge. Feminine of pera' (in the sense of beginning); leadership (plural
concretely, leaders) -- + avenging, revenge. see HEBREW pera'. 6545, 6546 ...
/hebrew/6546.htm - 6k

3027. yad -- hand
... help* (1), helpless* (1), herself (1), himself (1), hold* (1), human agency (1),
idle* (1), influence (1), jaws (1), labor (1), large* (2), leadership (1), left ...
/hebrew/3027.htm - 8k

6520. perazon -- perhaps rural population
... village. From the same as paraz; magistracy, ie Leadership (also concretely, chieftains) --
village. see HEBREW paraz. 6519, 6520. perazon. 6521 . ...
/hebrew/6520.htm - 6k

The Divine Law of Leadership.
... The Church The Divine Law of Leadership. ... I have put these second in order, because
they work through the human. The leadership is in human hands. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the divine law of leadership.htm

Power of Leadership.
... The Coming Victory Power of Leadership. The enormous power of personal
influence and of devoted leadership has been most marked. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/power of leadership.htm

Leadership for Service
... PART III. THE RECALCITRANT SOCIAL FORCES Chapter VII. Leadership For Service.
Ambition Must Get Its Satisfaction by Serving Humanity ...
/.../the social principles of jesus/chapter vii leadership for service.htm

Fire and Anvil for Leaders.
... Nothing seems to be less understood than leadership; and nothing so quickly recognized
when the real thing appears. Peter was a leader among these men. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks about jesus/fire and anvil for leaders.htm

Fundamental Principles in Sunday School Work with Boys
... The church has its choice, either to let the boys organize themselves on the outside,
under self-directed and therefore incompetent leadership, or to organize ...
/.../alexander/the boy and the sunday school/vi fundamental principles in sunday.htm

The Secondary Division or Teen Age Boys' Crusade
... for Organized Classes in every school, an effort to reach Toronto's 10,000 non-Sunday
school, teen age boys and a training class for adolescent leadership. ...
/.../alexander/the boy and the sunday school/xiv the secondary division or.htm

A Quick Run Round the World.
... Certainly the leadership of the world is in Anglo-Saxon hands, and has been
for centuries. And the marvellous, unprecedented progress ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/a quick run round the.htm

Interdenominational Readjustment
... Rural progress under church leadership has been much like the first drops
of water on a placid lake at the beginning of a rain. ...
/.../chapter viii interdenominational readjustment.htm

God Wants the Best.
... And every one of us can cultivate the heart qualities. There is special service,
chiefly of leadership, requiring brain qualities as well as heart. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/god wants the best.htm

A Westernized Heathenism.
... Many thoughtful men who are keenly watching the world movement believe that without
doubt there is to be a new leadership of the human race in the Orient. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/a westernized heathenism.htm

Leadership (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Leadership (4 Occurrences). ... Was it not the whole of the
people who had come out of Egypt under the leadership of Moses? (WEY RSV). ...
/l/leadership.htm - 7k

Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... that Gideon had already distinguished himself in resistance to the Midianites (Judges
6:12), but he now receives Divine commission to assume the leadership. ...
/g/gideon.htm - 36k

Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... Her penalty for such ill-fated leadership was that her husband should "rule over"
her (Genesis 3:16), not because of any inherent superiority on his part, but ...
/w/woman.htm - 45k

Period (43 Occurrences)
... But the people, at least of Manasseh and perhaps also of Ephraim, now realized that
it was no longer safe to depend upon such temporary leadership. ...
/p/period.htm - 34k

Judah (802 Occurrences)
... spokesman for his brethren (42:22, 37). Then the leadership passed to Judah
(43:3, etc.). The sons of Joseph evidently looked askance ...
/j/judah.htm - 101k

Government (20 Occurrences)
... The union of the tribes under the leadership of Moses was essentially similar to
the formation of a new tribe out of a group of clans actuated by a desire to ...
/g/government.htm - 50k

Leadeth (42 Occurrences)

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Ministry (44 Occurrences)
... (2) The uniquely Christian correlation of the three conceptions of leadership, service
and "gifts"; leadership depended on service, and service was possible by ...
/m/ministry.htm - 51k

Judaeus
... Alabarch of Alexandria. The single date in Philo's life which we know
accurately is connected with their leadership. In the winter ...
/j/judaeus.htm - 29k

Leader's (1 Occurrence)

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Leadership in the Bible is a significant theme, reflecting the divine order and the responsibility bestowed upon individuals to guide, protect, and serve others. Biblical leadership is characterized by servanthood, humility, wisdom, and a commitment to God's will.

Old Testament Leadership

In the Old Testament, leadership is often associated with figures chosen by God to lead His people. Moses is a quintessential example, called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. His leadership is marked by humility and reliance on God, as seen in Exodus 3:11-12 (BSB): "But Moses asked God, 'Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?' And God said, 'I will surely be with you, and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.'"

Joshua, Moses' successor, exemplifies leadership through obedience and courage. Joshua 1:9 (BSB) states, "Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

The judges, such as Deborah and Gideon, were raised by God to deliver Israel from oppression. Their leadership was often marked by charismatic authority and divine empowerment.

Kingship and Prophetic Leadership

The establishment of kingship in Israel introduces a new dimension of leadership. King David is a model of a leader after God's own heart, despite his flaws. His psalms reflect a deep reliance on God for guidance and strength. Solomon, David's son, is renowned for his wisdom, a gift from God that he requested to govern the people rightly (1 Kings 3:9-12, BSB).

Prophets also played a crucial role in leadership, serving as God's mouthpieces. They provided guidance, correction, and hope to the people and their leaders. Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel are notable examples of prophetic leadership, often challenging kings and the nation to return to God's ways.

New Testament Leadership

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate model of leadership. His life and teachings redefine leadership as servanthood. In Mark 10:43-45 (BSB), Jesus teaches, "But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

The apostles, particularly Peter and Paul, exemplify leadership in the early church. They demonstrate boldness, perseverance, and a commitment to spreading the Gospel. Paul's letters provide guidance on church leadership, emphasizing qualities such as being above reproach, self-controlled, and hospitable (1 Timothy 3:1-7, BSB).

Spiritual Leadership and the Church

Leadership within the church is a calling to shepherd God's people. Elders and overseers are tasked with teaching, protecting, and caring for the congregation. The qualifications for church leaders are outlined in the pastoral epistles, emphasizing character and ability to teach (Titus 1:5-9, BSB).

The role of spiritual gifts in leadership is also significant. In 1 Corinthians 12:28 (BSB), Paul lists various roles within the church, including apostles, prophets, and teachers, highlighting the diversity of leadership functions empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

Biblical leadership is fundamentally about serving others and aligning with God's purposes. It requires humility, wisdom, and a heart attuned to God's voice, as leaders are called to guide others in faithfulness and truth.What is servant leadership? | GotQuestions.org

What is the spiritual gift of leadership? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Moses model of church leadership? | GotQuestions.org

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