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THE EMERGING LEADER by Pastor Tim O’Connell. DAY 1. THE EMERGING LEADER. newly formed, prominence, something that stands out 1 Cor 14:15 – Many Teachers but few fathers 1 John 2:13 – father’s you have known Him from the beginning Mal 4:5-6 – Restoration of the fathers to society .
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THE EMERGING LEADER • newly formed, prominence, something that stands out • 1 Cor 14:15 – Many Teachers but few fathers • 1 John 2:13 – father’s you have known Him from the beginning • Mal 4:5-6 – Restoration of the fathers to society
THE EMERGING LEADER NEGATIVE EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP Lucifer’s Rebellion (Eze 28:15-17) Took 1/3 of angels with him. (Isa 14:12-14, Jude 1:6) Korah, Datha and Abiram (Num 16:2-3) They exist in churches today: Being divided over doctrine, offenses. Balaam has authority and power with God, but heart was not circumsized(Num 31:16) – corrupted leadership
THE EMERGING LEADER POSITIVE EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP Daniel (Dan 1:8) chose to be set apart, not to be defiled. He desired the intimacy with God. because they chose to be set apart God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams(Daniel 1:17) Dan 2: - God gave Daniel the wisdom to be able to interpret the dream for the king. Deborah (Judges 4:2-5) rallied a nation to victory Hannah (1 Sam 1:5-6, 11, 13-14, ) Emerging leadership bears a cost. For a samuel to come forth, it cost Hannah much.
THE EMERGING LEADER • NEHEMIAH = Comforted One • INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIFE OF A LEADER • IMPORTANCE OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY • POWER OF FORGIVENESS
THE EMERGING LEADER INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIFE OF A LEADER Neh 1:3 – Nehemiah came under the burden of God and begin to intercede that the will of God be done Neh 1:4 – A true fast (Isa 58:6) The Lord’s Prayer: Matt 9:15
THE EMERGING LEADER IMPORTANCE OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY Neh 1:6 – Nehemiah identifies with the sins and transgressions of the people. The emerging leader - one who will identify with the sin of the people, accepting responsibility as the true priest and going before God on behalf of the people. Gen 3:11-12 – Right from the beginning, man was shifting the blame. Rev 12:10 – The enemy is the fault finder/accuser Luke 22:42 – Jesus bearing sin for us. Not my will but thine be done.
THE EMERGING LEADER • THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS • Matt 18:21-22 – To forgive seventy times seven • Dan 9:2- • Jer 24:6-7 – A heart that knows God’s heart. • Dan 9:20-23 – Daniel assumes responsibility and comes before God and he gets a revelation from God • Dan 9:24-27 – 70 weeks to make an end to sin. • 7 weeks – command for restoration • 62 weeks – to the time where Christ died on the cross. • 1 week – Anti Christ, Tribulations • If we do not have the ability to forgive, it stifles the hand of God.
THE EMERGING LEADER • NEH 2,3 • HAVING THE FAVOUR OF GOD • SPIRITUAL WARFARE • REBUILDING OF THE WALLS
THE EMERGING LEADER • HAVING THE FAVOUR OF GOD • Ezra 7:21, 7:6, 7:10 • 1 Sam 2:26, Luke 2:52 • Gen 28-32 : From Bethel to Peniel, Jacob’s fresh encounter with God (Gen 32:28) • to come into the position of favour with God, it might need us to be subjected to our very own Babylonian experience.
THE EMERGING LEADER • HAVING THE FAVOUR OF GOD • Neh 2: • v2-3 Nehemiah was carrying the heart and burden of the Lord • v4 What do you need? He sought God. His heart pleased God. • v6-9 Nehemiah given full authority
THE EMERGING LEADER • INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE • v10 Draws the attention and wrath of the enemy • v11-20 Nehemiah’s prayer walk around the city • God placed His burden in His heart (v12) • Nehemiah communicates the vision (v18) (Hab 2:2-3) • an emerging leader hears first from God then communicates what God has spoken, and rallies the people around him. • Mockery of the enemy (v19-20) • Ezra 4:1-4 • In these last days, we need discernment.
THE EMERGING LEADER • REBUILDING OF THE WALLS • Refer to notes… • 3 things that constitute the gates: • Beams = wood (humanity) • God takes pleasure in using man in His plan. Ex 3:10 • Bars = The Law • Locks = Authority (Rev 1:8, Isa 22:22) • APPLICATION: • How are the gates in your home/personal life? • Is it broken, allowing the enemy to exploit? • Restore the walls and gates TODAY!
THE EMERGING LEADER • NEH 4, 5 • SPIRITUAL WARFARE • MEDIATING WITHIN THE CHURCH
THE EMERGING LEADER • SPIRITUAL WARFARE • 1 Chron 12:33 • Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: [they were] not of double heart.(KJV) • Knowing their identity in Christ • focused and united • in the time of battle will we stand strong or are we going to back off? (Ps 78:9)
THE EMERGING LEADER • SPIRITUAL WARFARE – NEH 4 • v1-3 Mocking and opposition of the enemy • v4-5 “They provoked thee” (1 Sam 8:7, 1 Sam 17:26) • v6 Inspire a mindset to work! • v7-16 Enemies attack intensifies • v7 becomes more upset as the breaches are stopped • v8 note the unity amongst them (2 Chr 20:1) • v9 increased vigilance coupled with prayer • v10 Evident of doubt among some of the workers • v11 Subtle infiltration plans of the enemy • v12 Secret plans being revealed (1 Cor 12:10) • v13-18 Working and watching (Judges 4:6) need to be vigilant • v19-23 Importance of communicating
THE EMERGING LEADER • MEDIATING PROBLEMS WITHIN THE CHURCH – NEH 5 • v14, 1-6 • Being a leader of integrity, to make sure as leaders, we’re people of character, that do not use position for our benefits to advance ourselves. • Why are we in ministry? Why do we serve the Lord? • John 13:3-5 – Washing of feet: Servant leadership • Need for unity and harmony within the body of Christ! • Strife amongst the disciples (Luke 22:24) • Jesus prays for His disciples that they may be ONE (John 17:22) • The disciples were then in one accord (Acts 2:1)
Revelation 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.(KJV) ABRAM(Gen 13:3-18) LOT ? AARON(Ex 32:1-2,6) MOSES(Ex 31:18) LEVITES(Eze 44:12) Sons of ZADOK(Eze 44:23)
THE EMERGING LEADER • EXCERCISED DISCERNMENT – NEH 6 • v1-4 Seeks to undermine the work with more subtle methods • v5-9 Threatens to take the matter to the king. (Ezra 4) Political laws have helped to hinder the move of God in many nations • v10-14 Another dangerous tactic. Use of false prophets (Rev 2:14) • v15 Work of the wall completed (Isa 60:22) “I will hasten” • v16-19 The discouragement of the enemy. Fruit of discernment
THE EMERGING LEADER • NEH 8 • 3 FEASTS: • FEAST OF THE SEVENTH MONTH • FEAST OF THE TRUMPETS • When the Trumpet is sounded, it signifies: • God is going to move the camp on • God is moving afresh, something new is taking place • A sound of War • FEAST OF ATONEMENT (Lev 23:29) • FEAST OF THE TABERNACLES (John 7:37-39)
THE EMERGING LEADER • THE NEW COVENANT • Jer 31:33 • Jesus came not to destory the lawbut to show us how to live and abide with the law. • The new covenant law is even greater than the OT law
THE EMERGING LEADER • THE ELEVATION AND CONVEYING OF THE LAW – NEH 8 • v1-3 People attentive to the law (Contrast with Josiah’s revival in 2 King 22:10-13) Revival in Josiah’s day did not go into the heart. • Rom 3:20 without the law, there is no knowledge of sin • 1 John 1:7 Walk in the light… the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin • Question: Is God dealing with any issue of sin in our lives? Are we going to cover up or allow God to deal with the wrong/hidden root issues in our lives? (Isa 6:5) (Rev 3:20) • v9 “This day is holy” The people wept. The people were convicted when they see the holiness of God.
THE EMERGING LEADER • THE ELEVATION AND CONVEYING OF THE LAW – NEH 8 • v10 the joy of the Lord is your strength! • v9 Mourning to v10 joy comes in the morning • v11-12 People had a true understanding of the words spoken unto them • v16-17 The keeping of the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:37-39) • Feast of Tabernacles = Feast of JOY
THE EMERGING LEADER • FRUITS OF EMERGENT LEADERSHIP – NEH 9-10 • 9v2 After reading the law, the people were convicted and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers • 9v6-35 A recollection of God’s dealings with His people. The emerging leader will have a clear understanding of biblical accounts and personal experiences. • 10v28 Separation from the world and unto God’s law.
THE EMERGING LEADER • KEYS TO SUSTAINING A REVIVAL – NEH 13 • v1-3 a further separation from the mixed multitudes • The purpose of the law gives us insights and nature to who God is, it helps us establish boundaries in our lives. We should not view the law as legalism. • v4-14 The matter of dealing with Elishib (God will restore) • v6 Nehemiah was away for a time • While he was away the enemy found access into the camp • v11 Nehemiah sets them back into place • An emergent leader sets things back into place. • v15-22 The sabbath again being restored
THE EMERGING LEADER • KEYS TO SUSTAINING A REVIVAL – NEH 13 • v23-28 Nehemiah again addresses the issue of mixed marriages (Solomon) 1 Kings 11:1, Gen 11 • v29-31 The re-establishment of the true priesthood • To come into that place of being an emerging church and leader, we need to be a kingdom of true priests. • Rev 1:6, 5:10 • Ezra was someone who emerged, knew the will and word of God and put things into place.