Spiritual Leadership In The Life Of Joshua
Classes
Class 1: Be strong and of good courage
The class explores the concept of spiritual leadership through the life of Joshua, emphasizing humility and service as essential qualities. It highlights Joshua's dedication to God's plan and his reliance on divine guidance, illustrating how true leadership involves following God's word and serving others.
Class 2: Rahab's faith
The class explores Rahab's faith and perseverance in the face of setbacks, using her story from Joshua 2 as a model for handling difficulties and trusting God's plan. It emphasizes the importance of initiative and persistence in faith.
Class 3: Victory at Jericho
Joshua leads Israel's miraculous victory at Jericho, emphasizing that God's unusual methods require faith and patient obedience. The class teaches that God magnifies His people not through worldly means but through His sovereign power, illustrating spiritual leadership under pressure.
Class 4: The Gibeonite Deception
The class discusses Joshua's leadership mistake in the Gibeonite deception, emphasizing the importance of humility, integrity, and the process of recovering from mistakes. It highlights the consequences of deception and the need for leaders to acknowledge and correct their errors.
Class 5: Defeat at Ai (Exhort)
The class discusses the defeat at Ai, focusing on Joshua's leadership and the consequences of Achan's sin. It emphasizes the importance of communal responsibility, the impact of individual sin on the ecclesia, and the need for repentance and forgiveness.