(b) What three qualities of Joshua can be recommended for leaders of today?
Explanation
(A) Joshua's Appointment (Numbers 27:15-23)
i. When Moses was old and about to die, he asked God for a new leader.
ii. One who will lead them out and bring them in.
iii. This was to ensure that Israel would not be without a shepherd
iv. God declared Joshua, son of Nun, as Moses' successor.
v. Joshua was a man with the spirit of God, a long associate of Moses.
vi. Moses was to invest Joshua with some of his authority so that all the congregation of Israel would obey him.
vii. The change was to be a gradual shift of power while Moses was still alive.
viii. Joshua was to depend on Eleazar, the priest, who would inquire of the Lord by the judgment of the Urim and Thummin. .
ix.. At his command lie and the entire community of Israel will go out and come in.
x. Moses brought Joshua before Eleazar and the congregation.
xi. Eleazar commissioned him before the congregation by laying hands on him.
xii. Moses exercised both political/civil and religious powers as ht received orders from God directly.
xiii. Joshua's powers were political! civil while Eleazar took care of religious issues.
xiv. Laying of hands' on Joshua signified his divine appointment.
xv. Joshua was to follow/mediate upon the law given to him by Moses.
xvi: God encouraged Joshua to be strong, and courageous.
xvii. God pledged to always be with him. .
xviii. Moses had a great concern for the nation as he was not disturbed by the forecast of his death, but prayed for Joshua.
(B) Three Leadership Qualities of Joshua that Leaders must follow
i. Fear of God and trust in Him are import at for leadership.
ii. Leaders should be faithful and obedient to God's rules in order to be successful.
iii. They should accord respect to young and old, rich or poor.
iv. They should be courageous and strong in taking decisions and implementing them.
v. They must be truthful.
vi. People should recognize the need to grow into leadership instead of grabbing it.
vii. He was visionary/ had foresight/positive thinker.
viii. He was strategist/ good planner/ Administrator
ix. I-fe had integrity/Selfless.
