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Jul 21, 2023 · We can pray that Jesus will inspire leaders to be moved by compassion. 6. Jesus forgives. Sadly, forgiveness isn’t always considered advantageous for our leaders. Think of debate stages where we see candidates reminded of every time they made a mistake, misspoke, or cast an unpopular vote.
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- Jesus humbled himself and allowed God to exalt him. “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
- Jesus followed his Father’s will rather than seeking a position. “For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me” (John 6:38).
- Jesus defined greatness as being a servant. “And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?”
- Jesus took risks to serve others because he trusted he was God’s son. “Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper” (John 13:3).
- Jesus invested in people. Jesus invested in people because he believed in people. Paul described the trust God places in us as a sacred trust. He said, “We have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel” (1 Thess.
- Jesus saw long and far. Jesus’ leadership was evident in John 17:20 when he said, “I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in me through their message.”
- Jesus sent people away from him on mission. Luke 9:1-2 and 10:1-2 give the picture of Jesus sending the believers away to do ministry. He sent them to touch the hurting and work for the harvest.
- Jesus grieved for communities. “As he approached and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you knew this day what would bring peace — but now it is hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42).
Jesus’ basic motivation was love for his followers (v. 1). Jesus was fully aware of his position as leader (v. 14). Before the disciples experienced him as their servant, they had already experienced him many times before as Master, and as a strong and extremely powerful leader. Jesus voluntarily becomes a servant to his followers (v. 5-12).
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- Jesus submitted his own life to sacrificial service under the will of God (Luke 22:42), and he sacrificed his life freely out of service for others...
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Jul 28, 2018 · Jesus presents true leadership in three steps. First, the dominant leadership model is disqualified. Jesus states: “Not so with you” (NIV), or “among you it will be different” (NLT). Any model of so-called leadership that advocates the use of power over, control over, manipulation of, or domination exposes itself for what it is.
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Dec 6, 2020 · 1. He saw potential instead of perfection. Every single one of Jesus' disciples were works in progress. He called simple laborers, corrupt tax collectors, tag-alongs, politicians, and even a thief. It would make sense that the Savior of the world would select perfect men to be the future leaders of his church.
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Aug 15, 2022 · Jesus as a Servant. The New Testament leaves no doubt as to the deity of Christ. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. He is the creator of all things in heaven and on earth, both visible and invisible. He calms storms, casts out demons, raises the dead, forgives sin, and presents himself as the only way to eternal life.
