1. Honor Thy Leaders

2. 8 Then Amalek came and fought against Israel at Rephidim
8 Then Amalek came and fought against Israel at Rephidim. 9 So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.”
- Exodus 17:8-9

3. 10 Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought against Amalek; and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed.
- Exodus 17:10-11

4. 12 But Moses’ hands were heavy
12 But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. 13 So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
- Exodus 17:12-13

6. Lessons on Leadership
Leaders are necessary

7. The quality of leadership often determines the degree of success.

8. Leaders carry a heavy responsibility
Lessons on Leadership
Leaders are necessary
Leaders carry a heavy responsibility

9. It’s the leaders who will answer to God for the condition of the church.

10. Leaders need help to do their job
Lessons on Leadership
Leaders are necessary
Leaders carry a heavy responsibility
Leaders need help to do their job

11. Leaders cannot lead effectively if others refuse to follow or help.

12. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
- Hebrews 13:17

13. Our Leaders Deserve our:
Respect
Prayers
Help

14. How can our shepherds minister to you today?