This document provides summaries of 12 inspirational leaders from the Bible: Noah obeyed God's command to build an ark even though he was alone in his faith. Abraham embraced the unknown when God called him to leave his home. Joseph endured difficult circumstances with a vision that sustained him. Moses courageously stood up for the Israelites facing slavery. Joshua led by example rather than command. Samuel honestly admonished people when they did wrong. David faced the giant Goliath without fear. Isaiah rose to the occasion when called to be a prophet. Daniel maintained his resolve without regard for consequences. John the Baptist called out dishonesty without fear. Peter recovered from his failure to deny Jesus. Paul was passionately driven by

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12 Inspirational Leaders in the Bible

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Noah: Leaders do What is Right Even if They are Alone
Wickedness and violence had overtaken
humanity. God regretted for creating mankind
and decided to wipe out the entire human race
from the earth. However, Noah found grace and
favor in God's sight as he was the only one who
was not corrupted. Noah walked faithfully with
God and the wicked desires of the world did not
overtake him. When God commanded Noah to
build an ark, he obeyed Him and God saved
him, his family, and two (male and female) of all
living creatures (Genesis 8).
Leaders do what is right if even they have to do
it alone. They tread paths that have been
uncharted and unexplored because they are
aware of the benefits the paths hold. They are
convinced by the truth behind their decisions,
which ultimately changes their lives and the lives
of others with them.

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Abraham: Leaders Embrace the Unknown
God called Abraham and told him “Go from
your country, your people and your father’s
household to the land I will show you”
(Genesis 12). When Abraham received
God’s calling to leave his country to a
distant land, which he had not seen, he
obeyed God and started his journey to the
unchartered territory. Letting go of the
comfort zone and marching onward into
uncertainty is a humongous task. His
unshakeable faith in God’s words made
him the “Father of Many Nations.”
Great leaders embrace risk and uncertainty
because they know the truth that the
promised land awaits them on the other
side.

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Joseph: Leaders Endure in spite of Circumstances
Joseph had a pretty tough life filled with dark and
difficult experiences. He was sold into slavery by
his jealous brothers because of his father's love
toward him (Genesis 37). His boss' wife framed
him as he refused to heed to her desire and as a
result, he was thrown into prison. In a miraculous
turn of events, Joseph became the leader of all
Egypt–second only to the Pharaoh himself,
because he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream. He was
able to save his family from starvation during a
time of great drought and famine. God
orchestrated the events in Joseph's life to bring
deliverance not only to the future nation of Israel
but to people all around the region.
Leaders have a vision that sustains them through
difficult times. They never lose hope and trust in
God to carry them through times of confusion and
strife.

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Moses: Leaders Stick up for their People
Moses grew up in Pharaoh's house as a prince
and was educated in all of Egypt's wisdom.
However, when he saw the sufferings of his
brethren, the Israelites, he took action and as a
result ran away from the face of Pharaoh
(Exodus 2). He became a shepherd in the Land
of Midian. However, God wanted Moses to lead
to His people from slavery in Egypt to the
Promised Land. When God asked him to go to
Pharaoh, Moses gave many excuses saying that
he is not the right person for the job. However,
finally, he answered his calling and approached
Pharaoh and courageously delivered the iconic
message: “Let my people go.”
Real leaders side with the oppressed and
unfortunate even if they occupy difficult positions.
They step up and lead their followers in the right
direction.

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Joshua: Leaders Rule by Example rather than Command
Joshua became the leader of the Israelites after
the death of Moses. He fought many battles, led
the conquest of Canaan, and distributed the land
to the 12 tribes of Israel. When the people had
settled in the promised land, Joshua called
together all Israel and placed two options before
them: either (a) serve God who brought them
and their fathers out of the land of Egypt or (b)
serve gods of the surrounding lands or the land
they dwell in. However, Joshua made it clear that
"as for him and his house they will serve the
Lord” (Joshua 24). The people answered in
unison that they pledge their allegiance to the
Lord God Almighty.
Leaders do not have to threaten their followers;
they inspire them to follow their footsteps.
Leading by example is a powerful trait of a great
leader.

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Samuel: Leaders are Honest and Admonish People When
They Do Wrong
Samuel, an Israelite judge and leader, was a
great man of God who had profound leadership
skills and spiritual steadfastness. He was
honest in that he did not accept bribes, never
cheated, and did not oppress anyone. Samuel
confronted people when they were wrong. He
warned the people of Israel when they rejected
God as their true leader and desired a king to
rule their nation (1 Samuel 8). He encouraged
people to do what is right and asked people to
repent for their sins and move forward focusing
on the future.
Good leaders are honest and never harp on
others’ mistakes. They also forgive people when
they do wrong and ask them not to look back on
their mistakes but take the necessary action to
push ahead.

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David: Leaders are not Afraid of Giants
The story of how David, a humble shepherd boy,
took on the 9-foot 9 inches giant, Goliath is well
known. Goliath challenges the Israelites for a
duel: if an Israelite succeeds in defeating him, the
Philistines would become the servants of Israel.
No one in the Israelite camp was ready to face
this war veteran. But, David accepts the
challenge and approaches the giant with his
sling, as the armor that he is provided with is too
big for him to wear. When Goliath mocks him,
David says, “I come against you in the name of
the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of
Israel, whom you have defied.” On saying this, he
takes a stone, slings it at Goliath's forehead, and
knocks the giant to the ground dead (I Sam 17).
Leaders never back down when challenged and
face the problems head-on. They have conviction
that they will succeed in their endeavors.

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Isaiah: Leaders Rise to the Occasion
The book of Isaiah encourages even the gentle
and humble among us to step up to the plate
and become leaders who can accomplish the
mission and objectives that are assigned to us.
When God appeared before Isaiah and asked
him “Whom shall I send, and who will go for
us?” Isaiah in all meekness and sincerity
accepted the task of being a prophet of Israel
by responding, “Here am I; send me.” (Isaiah 6)
Leaders do not wait to see if anyone else will
step up when something needs to be done.
They take initiative and are proactive. They are
the first to come forward, the first to stand, and
the first to speak. They shun inaction, take
quick decisions, and are always ready to take
the plunge at a moment’s notice.

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Daniel: Leaders Maintain their Resolve Without Regard for
Consequences
Daniel was one of the three administrators
under Darius the Great. The king decided to set
Daniel over the whole kingdom, as he was
uncorrupt, trustworthy, and diligent. The other
officials became jealous of him. They tried to get
rid of him. Knowing that Daniel will only pray to
the one true God of Israel, they convinced the
king to enact a decree that prayers can be made
to no god except the king for 30 days. However,
Daniel continued to pray and give thanks to God
just like he always did. Seeing this, the officials
forced the king to throw Daniel into the den of
lions. However, the next morning, the king found
him alive and well. The lions had not harmed him
because he had trusted in his God. (Daniel 6).
Great leaders do not give up their beliefs and
remain steadfast in their resolve regardless of the
circumstances.

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John the Baptist: Leaders Are Not Afraid to Call Out the
Dishonest
John the Baptist was a traveling Jewish
preacher who went about baptizing people
and preaching about judgment and the
coming messiah, in the wilderness of Judea.
When a pretentious, self-righteous group of
religious officials approached him to be
baptized, he called them out for what they
were, “a brood of vipers.” He also chided
Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for
marrying the former wife of Herod’s brother
Philip.
Leaders are not afraid to call a spade a
spade. Whether they are suppliers,
employees, or even customers, leaders have
what it takes to be brutally honest with the
people who are dishonest and commit
fraudulent acts.

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Peter: Leaders Recover from Failure
Saint Peter, the most prominent disciple of Jesus
and one of the first leaders of the early Church,
denied knowing Jesus three times following the
arrest of our redeemer. Peter had declared he
would never deny Jesus–even to death, when
Jesus predicted that he would deny and disown
him before the rooster crows thrice. Peter
realized what he had done and wept bitterly.
In Acts 2, we see Peter giving the first sermon to
a crowd of thousands of people after Jesus’
ascension into heaven and the descent of the
Holy Spirit.
Leaders do not become discouraged when they
fail. They do not wallow in self-pity and despair.
They do not give up due to the mistakes they
have made in the past. They pick themselves up
and continue to do better next time.

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Paul: Leaders are Passionate for What they Believe In
Saint Paul the Apostle was a zealous Pharisee
who violently opposed the spread of Christianity,
going out of his way to see that Christians are
killed and imprisoned. However, when suddenly a
light from heaven flashed around him and Jesus
conversed with him (Acts 9), his mind changed
and he started believing in the truth that Jesus
lived in heaven, that Jesus was the Messiah, that
He is God’s Son, and that He would soon return.
Paul traveled to many parts of the Roman world,
established churches in Asia Minor and in Europe.
and taught about Jesus to the Gentiles.
Leaders are driven by a sense of purpose. They
have a fire in their belly to excel and feel
compelled to accomplish their objectives. There is
no place for lethargy in the life of a leader.
Leaders always care for their people deeply.

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