Servant Leadership: Martial Status and Matthew 18
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The following text is an outline summation of the video dialogue.
Introduction:
“Servant Leadership: Martial Status and Matthew 18” consists of two main topics: Matthew 18 and Unity, and Servant Leadership and Marital Status.
The section on Servant Leadership and Marital Status explains the true meaning of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 concerning servant leadership, marital status, and spiritual qualifications. It has come to our attention that some Messianic ministers (such as Benjamin Brochot) teach incorrect doctrine concerning this topic.
Norman Willis shows why teaching that single men are forbidden to enter leadership is an Scripturally incorrect, false teaching, and why it is crucial for leadership to appoint elders and deacons based upon true Scriptural qualifications, so that the folk is not led astray.
Willis touches on the requirements for marriage given in the written Torah, the topic of polygynous marriage, the topic of celibacy, and the Renewed Testament requirements for servant leadership, based upon accurate translations.
The other main topic of this study focuses the Matthew 18 Process. Willis has taught on this topic in the past. (If this is your first time hearing about the topic, you can search on the website for ‘Matthew 18’, or follow some of the study links included in this written outline.)
First, we will give a brief review on the Matthew 18 Process. Then, we will examine the real-life example related to Benjamin Brochot, and why utilizing this process is so crucial for bodily unity upon ‘the faith’ once given by Yeshua HaMashiach.
In support of our French brethren, we will also dive a little further into the situation concerning Messianic teacher Benjamin Brochot, (an ex-branch leader of Nazarene Israel). Through this example, we will see what happens when a brother of Yeshua’s body knowingly ignores biblical standards, refuses to follow the Matthew 18 Process for brotherly reconciliation and doctrinal unity, and chooses the path of causing dissentions among Yeshua’s body.
In highlighting these issues, we will show the need for Benjamin Brochot and his wife Yanzhong to obey Romans 13 and Matthew 18, to repent of their doctrinal and behavioral errors, and to cease from attacking the brethren. We will also ask those listening to please continue to pray for Benjamin, his wife, and for our people and other ministers in general.
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Lesson Plan: Servant Leadership: Matthew 18 and Marital Status
Qualifications for Biblical Servant Leadership
- Examination of 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and Exodus 18 regarding spiritual and moral standards for elders and deacons.
- Rejection of the view that single men are barred from ministry leadership, defending the leadership eligibility of celibate/unmarried men.
- Scriptural evaluation of monogamy versus polygyny in ecclesiastical contexts based on the “Law of First Mention” and Renewed Covenant principles.
The Matthew 18 Process and Church Governance
- Practical application of Matthew 18:15–17 for resolving internal disputes and maintaining doctrinal unity.
- Principles of biblical authority, including accountability to organizational structures and obedience to civic/governmental authority (Romans 13).
Organizational Dispute with Benjamin Brochot
- Background and timeline of issues between Nazarene Israel and former French branch leader Benjamin Brochot (and his wife Yanzhong).
- Specific points of disagreement, including the misuse of ministry funds, failure to adhere to Matthew 18 reconciliation steps, and public attacks against leadership.
- Addresses related issues, such as allegations regarding leadership qualification, AI usage, and broader ministry disruption across French and Creole assemblies.
Call for Repentance, Reconciliation, and Prayer
- Exhortation for those involved to turn away from divisive behavior, slander, and non-compliance with biblical governance.
- Appeal to the broader ministry for ongoing prayer for reconciliation, spiritual alignment, and focus on Yeshua’s teachings.
Shalom.
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