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For millennia, God’s people have been carrying out a weekly Bible study plan. Every year, they read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. In synagogue each week, they read and study a Bible passage—the weekly parshah. This parshah is called “Pinechas,” which is Hebrew for the biblical figure named Phinehas, and covers Numbers 25:10-30:1.

Moses anointed Joshua, seeing in him a Spirit of leadership. Joshua became a stellar leader of the people of Israel, leading them in the conquest of the land God had promised them. This devotional plan covers six essential practices of leaders demonstrated in Joshua’s life: finding solutions, embracing humility, handling failure, managing your time, leading your family, and leaving a legacy.

Joshua is one of the great leaders of all time and a great example for anyone who aspires to leadership. If you want to exhibit the Spirit of Leadership so that it is recognized by others who can put you in places of authority, you must learn how Joshua faced four crucial tests.

If it seems like life is coming at you fast, you're not alone. We live at a time when fast is faster and forward is shorter--and having the skills to shift with the changing times is essential. Join Dr. John C. Maxwell for a 7-Day devotional for today's generation of leaders, based on his newest book, Leadershift: 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.