1. Moses knows of his time.

1. Moses and Joshua model shared leadership.
2. The transition was planned.
3. Moses was transparent and empowered Joshua.
4. Moses paved the way for Joshua.
5. The transition was seamless.
6. Moses and Joshua modeled humility.
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2. How will Joshua lead the Israelites?

Where to Go?

Who will lead?

I Corinthians 11:1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

What will happen?

Exodus 14:13 And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.

God appointed a leader.

Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

Instructions given to Joshua.

Joshua is called out.

3. Joshua's response.

“What God has made our duty we have reason to expect opportunity and assistance from him for the doing of.” (Commentaries on Deuteronomy, Henry, clxxxvi)

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What succession of leaders have you observed that went well? That went horribly? What were the key components of each of these?

2. Is there a transfer in your life that needs to happen? (Either letting someone lead or stepping into leadership?)

3. What spoke most to you of the six mentioned points of how Joshua would lead them?

4. Tell of a time from the Bible that a new leader did things differently than the previous leader. Was this good leadership? Was this bad leadership? How did the followers respond?

5. How has God used you as a leader? How has God used you as a great follower?