Question 3
(a) Outline God’s instruction to Joshua when he became a leader
Narrate how the activities of this new king affected the Israelites
(b) What three challenges can Christian leaders face on assumption of office?
Observation
This question was not popular among the candidates as only a few candidates attempted it. It is not a common topic and as such, majority of the candidates avoided it. From their narration, it was observed that candidates were not familiar with this story and were discussing more about the story of the fall of Jericho. In the B part, candidates also fell short in understanding the demands of the question. They were writing about religious related issues pastors and other clerics face in assumption of a church position instead of the challenges a Christians faces in attaining a political position. Overall performance to this question was below average. The required points candidates were expected to have written are;
A. GOD’S INSTRUCTION TO JOSHUA WHEN HE BECAME A LEADER(JOSHUA 1:1-9)
- Joshua took the mantle of leadership over Israel when Moses died.
- God charged Joshua to lead the Israelites across the Jordan to take possession of the Promised Land.
- He was given the dimensions of the land to be conquered – a land stretching from Lebanon to the great Euphrates River.
- It covered the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea.
- The Promised Land boundaries described reflected the furthest limits of the land conquered and held by David and Solomon.
- God said that wherever he set his feet should be conquered and possessed.
- Joshua’s conquest later gave the twelve tribes of Israel the central hill country side.
- God then assured Joshua to be with him, guide him and ensure his success.
- Their victories would embrace and fulfill the long awaited inheritance sworn unto Abraham and his descendants.
- Joshua was told to be strong, courageous and careful to do according to all the law that Moses commanded.
Points expected of candidates in the B part includse;
B. CHALLENGES FACING CHRISTIAN LEADERS ON ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE
- Unity- how to keep members to continue to peacefully co-exist.
- Finance: Money, to continue ongoing projects, and to embark on new ones for administrative purposes.
- Growth of the church: problem of membership drive/ Evangelism.
- Accountability and transparency: to ensure that elders are responsible and accountable to members.
- Provision of infrastructure/ accommodation.
- Health and sanitation issues.