Leadership 101

The Example of Moses

Leadership Misconceptions

1. Leaders are born, not made.2. Anyone can be a leader.3. Leadership is not important.

Define Leadership• A leader is someone who acts as a guide.• Leadership is the act of guide someone to

a goal of purpose.

Hebrews 11.23-26• The words “by faith” talk of the family of

Moses.• Moses knew his background. (Exodus

2.9,10)• Moses saw the reproaches as greater

riches. (verse 26)

Hebrews 11.27-28• Moses never feared Pharaoh. (Exodus 7-

12)• God told Moses everything to say.

(Exodus 7.2)• Moses was assured. (Exodus 3 – 4)• Moses did as asked. (Exodus 12.21)

Hebrews 11.29• Moses led the nation. (Exodus 14.13-31)• Even though the nation rebelled,

Moses still led.• Exodus 14.13

The Leadership of Moses• Moses was taught. (Hebrews 11.23)• Moses avoided sin. (Hebrews 11.25)• Moses did as God required. (Hebrews

11.27, 28)• Moses led the people by God’s power.

(Hebrews 11.29)

How Does This Apply to Us?• Start with faithfulness. (Hebrews 11.1,6)• Realize God calls for you to lead.

How Does This Apply to Us?• Start with faithfulness. (Hebrews

11.1,6)• We will have doubt, but God has the

answers. (Exodus 3 – 4)• We can be assured God is with us.

(Romans 8)

How Does This Apply to Us?• God calls us to be leaders.• Leading our brethren.• Leading others to Christ. (Luke 19.10)• Leading by example. (Matthew 5.14-

16)

How Does This Apply to Us?• God has a plan for us.• Psalm 34.15• Never forget to thank God. (1

Thessalonians 2.13)