Leaders, spiritual
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· 19 viewsUnder the old covenant God called priests and prophets as spiritual leaders. Later the Pharisees gave spiritual leadership. After Jesus Christ had inaugurated the new covenant, authority was given to the apostles, who in turn appointed leaders in the churches they founded.
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Priests as spiritual leaders
Priests as spiritual leaders
They were called by God
They were called by God
4 And no one can become a high priest simply because he wants such an honor. He must be called by God for this work, just as Aaron was.
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The high priest represented the people in the presence of God
The high priest represented the people in the presence of God
Every high priest is a man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God. He presents their gifts to God and offers sacrifices for their sins.
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Priests taught and explained God’s law
Priests taught and explained God’s law
“The words of a priest’s lips should preserve knowledge of God, and people should go to him for instruction, for the priest is the messenger of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
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Examples of priests as spiritual leaders
Examples of priests as spiritual leaders
The priest Eli was described as leading Israel; Samuel acted as priest on behalf of the people; Jehoiada the priest influenced Joash to serve God.
Prophets as spiritual leaders
Prophets as spiritual leaders
They were called by God
They were called by God
or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
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Examples of prophets as spiritual leaders
Examples of prophets as spiritual leaders
Samuel led the people from idolatry back to the worship of God:
Samuel led the people from idolatry back to the worship of God:
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Elijah; Haggai
Spiritual leaders in NT times
Spiritual leaders in NT times
officially recognised teachers of the law; ; At a local level, elders had social and religious authority in local councils. Nationally, they were included in the Sanhedrin; ;
The failure of spiritual leaders
The failure of spiritual leaders
In the OT
In the OT
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In the NT
In the NT
; Jesus Christ taught his disciples the qualities required for spiritual leadership.
Spiritual leadership in the church
Spiritual leadership in the church
The apostles delegated authority
The apostles delegated authority
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The qualifications for church leadership
The qualifications for church leadership
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Advice to leaders
Advice to leaders
“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.
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