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Joseph Manages the Famine – Genesis 47:13-31
In Ancient Land Law: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Ellickson and Thorland contend that “The amount of crown-owned land appears to have fluctuated widely over time” but that “the pharaonic
Continue reading...Is not Yahweh in the Midst of Us – Micah 3:9-12
In the podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, an analyzer of the downfall of this megachurch notes that we are a people who wants to be led by a narcissist. We have found this true of many churches,
Continue reading...The Prophets Who Lead My People Astray – Micah 3:1-8
Christianity Today recently published a podcast on the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It is a fascinating look at a megachurch whose leader exerted his authority, controlled the lives of his congregants,
Continue reading...Elders – 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Churches get weird about pastors/elders, especially when they misbehave. It is because we have fostered a culture of pastors/elders as “priests” rather than normal believers who have a leadership
Continue reading...Deacons and Deaconesses – 1 Timothy 3:8-13
In Acts 6, when the Hellenistic widows were not being served equally to the Hebraistic widows, the apostles directed the people to select qualified men whom they could appoint to oversee this ministry.
Continue reading...The Office of Overseer (Pastor, Elder) – 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Paul has sent Timothy to Ephesus to put things in order in that church. So he has instructed Timothy to help these believers live in accord with their confession, understand the role of prayer and the
Continue reading...Put No Trust in Princes – Psalm 146
Why do we give so much trust and devotion to human leaders? Do we feel we can somehow control them more than we can God? We certainly cannot control God, and that makes us afraid to trust Him. But
Continue reading...No One Who Practices Deceit – Psalm 101
In a January 23, 2020 article in The Bulwark, Napp Nazworth wrote: Earlier this month, President Trump led an evangelical religious revival. Evangelicals who support Trump sometimes defend their position
Continue reading...The Integrity of a True Leader – 1 Corinthians 16:5-24
Abraham Lincoln defeated William Seward and Salmon Chase for the Republican nomination for President, and when he won the national election for President he invited Seward and Chase to be part of his cabinet,
Continue reading...Power Lust – Luke 22:24-30
The Roman historian and politician, Tacitus, said, “The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.” And Winston Churchill said, “Their insatiable
Continue reading...No Abuse of Authority – Luke 7:11-17
Here are some examples of a boss’s abuse of authority in the workplace: Constantly reminding an employee that they can be fired or replaced, humiliating an employee in front of his colleagues,
Continue reading...Apostles – Luke 6:12-19
Crestcomleadership.com speaks to the need in businesses to have a succession plan: “Follow these six steps to develop a succession planning strategy. Step 1: Identify key roles. Step 2: Plan the
Continue reading...Leadership Limelight – Proverbs 25:2-7
Army Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey remarked in 2011 that he was “probably our best Brigadier General.” He made Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in April
Continue reading...Wash All of Me – John 13:1-20
In March 2016, “Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees Thursday, declaring them children of the same God, in a gesture of welcome and brotherhood
Continue reading...Peace in My Days – Isaiah 39
The Harvard Business Review says, “leaving a great legacy is arguably the most powerful thing you can do in your career and…thinking about your legacy is also a great way to ensure that you are
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