Before we press into the events of Holy Week, we are pausing to review Jesus' purpose and plan, reminding us that we are Jesus' strategy, Jesus' Sequel.

As Jesus makes His final entrance in Jerusalem, we see both His focus on His Mission and His Passion for the Father's glory on full display.  What can we learn from Jesus?

We are accountable for how we use what we have been given.  The rewards for good stewardship are remarkable, and the results of poor stewardship are very consequential. 

Jesus' call was clear: leadership needs to be authentic and unhypocritical. 

Today, we see several lessons in the instructions to and experiences of the sent disciples. We also saw that a person may be led to be a person of peace and host evangelistic Bible studies in their home.

As the movement expands, more leaders are needed, and more leaders are required to continue to expand.  What does Jesus do to meet this need?

Not only did Jesus make an incredible declaration that He is the light of the world, He also proved by bringing light into the life of a man who had never seen anything.  This solitary act created quite a stir.  Sometimes, God uses suffering to work phenomenal purposes in our lives. 

Jesus demonstrated extraordinary compassion to a woman caught in adultery, and He also caused her accusers to go away in shame (they were also guilty of sin).  Jesus forgave her, but also challenged her with accountability to go and leave her life of sin.  How do we react to others who are blatantly sinful?  What about our own sin?

Leaders are comfortable in their own skin.  They know their own gifts, their abilities, and their calling.  They hold steady in living-out who they are called to be. This was perfectly modeled by Jesus.

Sometimes, people complain about the inner circles of leaders in a church's life, but even that was modeled by Jesus. Those tasked with the most responsibility for leadership will also give a greater account.