I. Old Testament Instruction on Leadership – Deuteronomy 17
God’s King is not… a. To Acquire Many Horses “for himself” (v. 16) b. To Acquire Many Wives “for himself” (v. 17) c. To Acquire Excessive Silver and Gold “for himself” (v. 17) d. To Lift Himself Above His Brothers (v. 20)
God’s King is… To Write Out the Law for Himself (v. 18) To Have the Law with Him at All Times (v. 19) To Read the Law All the Days of His Life (v. 19)
II. New Testament Instruction on Leadership Humble Servanthood Brotherhood The New Commandment: Christlike, Self-sacrificing Love for One Another
III. The New Testament Model 1. Plurity of Elders Balancing people’s weaknesses Lightening the workload Providing accountability 2. First Among A Council of Equals: Leaders Among Leaders – 1 Timothy 5:17-18
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Alexander Strauch was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Masters in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary. For over thirty years he has...
