Joshua 1:1-9

I. Good leaders are humble

A. Joshua first made himself a servant (Exodus 24:13; 33:11)
B. Even as a leader, Joshua was willing to serve
        1. He was exalted by God (Joshua 3:7; 4:14)
        2. He still served One who was greater (Joshua 5:13-15)

II. Good leaders put their faith and trust in God

A. Spying out the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:27-28, 31-33; 14:6-9)
B. The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-5; Hebrews 11:30)

III. Good leaders are men of God’s Word

A. One can only follow the Word if he knows the Word (Joshua 1:7-8)
B. Joshua’s commitment to God’s Word is shown:
        1. When he reminded the 2 ½ tribes of their responsibility (Joshua 1:12-15)
        2. When he renewed the covenant at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim (Joshua 8:30-35)
        3. When he encouraged the people to obey God, even at the end of his life (Joshua 23:6,14-16)

IV. Good leaders put God first

A. Following God’s command is more important than following human wisdom (Joshua 8:1-2, 30-35; 9:1-2)
B. Care about what God thinks about us more than what people think about us (Joshua 24:14-16)