Lecture on Numbers 11 and Leadership Principles

Introduction

• The lecture focuses on lessons from Numbers 11 in the Bible and principles of church leadership.
• Discusses topics from the book, To Hell with the Devil.

Key Biblical Text: Numbers 11

• Verses 1-3: The displeasure of the Lord when the people complained.
  • Judgement starts from the back; the fire of the Lord consumed the people.
• Verse 11: Moses felt overwhelmed by the burden of leading alone.
• Verses 14-17: God's solution to Moses' burden by appointing 70 elders.
  • Importance of having the spirit of the leader to work effectively.

Main Themes and Lessons

The Spirit of the Leader

• God takes the spirit of the leader and puts it on others to share the burden (verses 24-25).
• Anointing flows from the leader to those under them, but it's a borrowed anointing.
• Importance of having the spirit of the leader to fulfill the vision.

Importance of Team Ministry

• One-man ministry is finished; there's a need for team ministry
• Plurality in ministry but with senior headship.
• Church should operate as a theocracy, not democracy.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Elders should aid the vision of the senior leader chosen by God.
• Leaders must be selected based on a spirit of unity and compatibility with the senior leader.

Concepts of Loyalty and Service

• Loyalty is tested through trials and requires repentance and servanthood.
• The role of a leader involves servanthood; example from Jesus and His disciples.
• Serving the leader with the right spirit results in shared anointing and success of the ministry.

Dangers to Watch Out For

• Independent spirit: Serving only for personal gain and recognition
• Murmuring and Beguilement: Dangers of sharing false conclusions and seeds of mistrust.

Examples of Biblical Leadership

Joshua and Aaron

• Joshua: Remained pure and usable by serving Moses.
• Aaron: Listened to the people, leading to disastrous decisions (Golden Calf incident).

Elijah and Elisha

• Elisha: Had to cling and serve under Elijah to receive his spirit (2 Kings 2).
• Servanthood leads to shared anointing; apostles as example.

Examples from David’s Leadership

• Mighty men submitted to David recognizing God’s choice.
• Joab sought personal gain, resulting in betrayal.
• Importance of asking the right questions and having the right purpose in leadership.

Conclusion: Serving with Right Spirit

• Leadership involves aligning with God's vision through the chosen leader.
• Understanding the importance of humble service, loyalty, and shared responsibility to achieve the vision.