Leadership Of Jesus

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Jesus Christ was the Son of God, born from a faithful virgin, who was given the power from the Holy Spirit. He was God in the flesh, only walking this earth for a short period of time, (about thirty years), (New American Bible). Being the leader of the Jewish people thousands of years ago, he glorified God in every way. Jesus was a Galilean, but traveled all over the Mediterranean area teaching and following the desires of God his father. He loved all but had twelve distinct friends and followers – the disciples, and three that he invested much of himself into – Peter, James, and John.
Colossians 1:15 from The Message translation reads, “We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created” (Warren 171). The Bible tells us that God’s original plan for us was to be like Jesus (Warren 172). Jesus gave his followers a hope, and fulfilled his work on earth by being crucified for the sins of all. His death allowed the salvation of those willing, giving the opportunity to create a relationship with God. Hebrews 12:2 from the Living Bible says that his followers should, “Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterwards” (Warren 198). He was the “Great I am.” The book of John quotes Jesus stating who he was: the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate, the good shepard, the way and the truth and the life, the vine, and the son of God (The New American Bible 1146-1159). Jesus Christ was loved and admired by many, however also persecuted and doubted by even more. But having the spirit of God with him, he persevered and is one of the most remembered and acknowledged leaders in all history.
There are many aspects of Jesus’ leadership shown in the Relational Leadership Model. Komives says that “Relationships are the focal point of leadership” (Komives 68). Jesus built sev...