Old Testament Leadership Principle
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Exodus Principle: God commands us to follow his word and the listen to His guidance. Key Verses: And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.” Exodus 3:11-12 Explanation/Illustration of the Principle Moses, a great man/leader of God is introduced to us in Exodus. Moses’ humble beginnings remind us that God can use us no matter where we came from. Through much faith in God, Moses followed Gods orders and saved God’s people. Moses through his life showed us how an intimate relationship with God can reap great things for God’s kingdom. God promises to meet our needs and to forgive us for our transgressions. “Yet, God forgives before we ask — and even when we don’t ask”.1 Many miracles happen in the book of Exodus; God shows us he will protect his people and provides for them even in the harshest conditions. “We are always in the presence of a God who loves us and in whom we can place our trust. God has prepared us not for this life, with its various elements of pain and suffering but for eternity, where we will share God's lifestyle and live in the fullness of the life that God has destined for us”.2. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” Hebrews 4:16. “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” Psalm 55:22
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God's Mercy. (2010). Priest, 66(5), 27. K.Warrington. (2006). HEALING AND SUFFERING IN THE BIBLE. International Review Of Mission, 95(376/377), 154-164.
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