You can learn Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership principles,
based on his many years of writing and speaking, as you study God’s word. In The
Maxwell Leadership Bible, Dr. Maxwell writes, “I want you to learn from the
best leaders who ever lived—the men and women in the Bible.” Saying that we should all see ourselves as
leaders, he adds “Leadership Highlights” and other words of wisdom to each book
of the Bible. For example in Matthew 27,
one of the 21 Qualities of Leadership is “Responsibility.” Here, Dr. Maxwell
explains how Pontius Pilate failed to be a leader; he finds nothing wrong with
Jesus but gives into the demands of an angry crowd. Pilate washes his hands of
responsibility because he has problems with foundations, futility, fear,
failure and focus. Leaders must make decisions. I am currently in a Bible study
in Exodus, and in the 5th and 6th chapters, Moses goes to
Pharaoh to ask for his people to be released. Dr. Maxwell explains how this
required strategy and planning ahead, qualities needed by leaders. Leaders also
need an “inner circle” as Moses needed Aaron. This helps me understand Moses’
situation and make a practical application to life today. This NIV version is
presented in an easy to read format.
Scripture passages are uninterrupted; boxes on pages share the
leadership laws, “Profiles in Leadership,” and other helpful notes. I highly
recommend this Bible. A pleasure to
read, it will be an amazing tool to aid Bible study and personal growth. I received a complimentary copy of this book
from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the words
expressed here are my own.
