Leaders, spiritual
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· 6 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
And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
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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
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
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Priests taught and explained God’s law
Priests taught and explained God’s law
For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge,
And they should seek the law at his mouth:
For he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
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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
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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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
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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