Topical Encyclopedia
Conducting, in the context of the Bible, refers to the act of leading, guiding, or managing, particularly in spiritual or communal settings. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where leadership and guidance are essential themes. Conducting can be seen in various forms, such as leading worship, guiding a community, or directing individuals in their spiritual walk.
Biblical Examples of Conducting1.
Moses as a Conductor of Israel: One of the most prominent examples of conducting in the Bible is Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. His role as a conductor was not only logistical but also spiritual, as he guided the people in their relationship with God. In
Exodus 18:20 , Moses is instructed to "teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do."
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David's Leadership: King David is another example of a biblical conductor. As a king, he was responsible for leading the nation of Israel both politically and spiritually. His psalms often reflect his role in guiding the people in worship and devotion to God. In
1 Chronicles 16:7 , David appoints Asaph and his brothers to give thanks to the Lord, demonstrating his role in conducting worship.
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Jesus as the Good Shepherd: In the New Testament, Jesus is depicted as the ultimate conductor, often referred to as the Good Shepherd. In
John 10:11 , Jesus says, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." His leadership is characterized by self-sacrifice, guidance, and care for His followers.
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The Apostles' Role: After Jesus' ascension, the apostles took on the role of conducting the early church. They were responsible for teaching, guiding, and organizing the believers.
Acts 2:42 describes the early church as devoted to "the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer," highlighting the apostles' role in conducting the spiritual life of the community.
Principles of Conducting in Scripture·
Guidance and Instruction: Conducting involves providing guidance and instruction in accordance with God's Word. Leaders are called to teach and model godly behavior, as seen in
2 Timothy 2:2 , "And the things you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others."
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Servant Leadership: Biblical conducting emphasizes servant leadership, where leaders serve those they lead. Jesus exemplified this in
Mark 10:45 , "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
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Accountability and Stewardship: Conducting involves accountability to God and stewardship of the responsibilities entrusted to leaders.
Hebrews 13:17 instructs, "Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account."
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Spiritual Discernment: Effective conducting requires spiritual discernment to lead according to God's will.
James 1:5 encourages believers to seek wisdom from God, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
ConclusionConducting, as portrayed in the Bible, is a multifaceted role that encompasses leadership, guidance, and spiritual oversight. It is a calling that requires wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to serving God and His people. Through the examples of biblical figures and the principles outlined in Scripture, conducting is shown to be an essential aspect of maintaining and nurturing the faith community.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Conduct.
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Manner ofConducting the Discussion.
... Book III. Chapter XVIII."Manner ofConducting the Discussion. Then Peter
said: "In what way do you put the question; as wishing...
For whom and with what Object Written.
... Possibly also the case of those may have been regarded who were dissatisfied with
the current methods of administering justice andconducting trials....
They came to be in his Presence
... a tremendous feeling of reverence for the Altar and the appointments for the
celebration of the Holy Communion; and his manner ofconducting the Lord's Supper...
On Obedience, the Formal Object of all the Divine Precepts
... formal object of all the divine precepts, and which is prescribed in all of them,
is properly and adequately prescribed to the willconducting itself according...
Concerning Lordships and Powers and Authorities, and Concerning...
... not using the authoritative powers imperiously for base purposes, but conducted
indomitably, with good order, towards Divine things, andconducting those after...
The Almora Mission.
... In addition to the work of organizing andconducting the various departments of
the Mission, Mr. Budden has made large and valuable contributions to native...
Concerning Sacerdotal Consecrations.
... We have shewn, then, that the Rank of the Hierarchs is consecrating and perfecting,
that of the Priests, illuminating andconducting to the light; and that of...
Conclusion.
... for the regulation of its worship, marked a distinct advance towards a freer form
and greater liberty on the part of the minister inconducting Divine service....
Acts XXI
... (5) "And it came to pass that when we completed those days, we departed and went
our way, they all, with their wives and children,conducting us forward till...
Muhlenberg's Unionism.
... at eleven o'clock, I was called into the manse, where I found a numerous assembly
of the honorable English missionaries, who wereconducting their annual...
Thesaurus
Conducting (7 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Conducting (7 Occurrences).
... 1 Timothy 3:4
conducting his
own house well, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (DBY).
...Administration (12 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered,
or duties assumed, inconducting affairs; theconducting of any office or...
Conducted (14 Occurrences)
Navigation (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) the science or art ofconducting ships or vessels from one place to another,
including, more especially, the method of determining a ship's position...
Lead (192 Occurrences)
... vices. 18. (n.) The act of leading orconducting; guidance; direction;
as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another. 19....
Lasciviousnesses (3 Occurrences)
... overswellings of vanity speaking, they do entice in desires of the flesh --
lasciviousnesses, those who had truly escaped from thoseconducting themselves in...
Leader (183 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) A pipe forconducting rain water from a roof to a cistern or to the ground;
a conductor. 9. (n.) A net for leading fish into a pound, weir, etc....
Gained (66 Occurrences)
... kingdom, that he commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be
called to him, that he might know what they had gained byconducting business....
Ground (538 Occurrences)
... plain song. 14. (n.) Aconducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth
is made part of an electrical circuit. 15. (n.) Sediment...
Garden (68 Occurrences)
... The writer has seen a group of young Arab boys modeling a garden out of mud and
conducting water to irrigate it by channels from a nearby canal, in a manner...
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