Spiritual Leadership & Visions

Possessing the Promise
Part 6: Deuteronomy 31- Joshua 5

How to effectively change spiritual leaders…
1. Adequately explain your departure (31:1-2)
2. Point to God’s eternal leadership (31:3-6)
3. Affirm the new leader before the people (31:7-8)
4. See that the new leader is commissioned (31:14)

Tools to witness to/against Israel…
1. Scriptural (31:9-13)
2. Songs (31:19-22, 32:1-47)
3. Ark of the Covenant (31:24-29)
4. Blessings from Moses (33:1-29)
5. Stones (Joshua 4:1-9)

Necessities for Spiritual Leadership…
1. A sense of God’s presence (Joshua 1:1-5)
2. A willingness to seek progress (1:6)
3. An obedience to God’s commands (1:7-8)

Carrying Out a Spiritual Plan…
1. Cast the spiritual vision (1:10-11)
2. Keep others accountable (1:12-18)
3. Study your target (2:1)
4. Consider strategic alliances (2:14-21)
5. Remember your dependence (3:1-17)
6. Make success a part of your story (4:1-9)
7. Commit to the ongoing mission (5:1-8)
8. Enjoy the life of promise (5:9-12)


Next Week: Joshua 6-8