Leading God’s People God’s Way Lesson 3 – The Law of the Lid (Part 2)

Two Important Questions Why is it important for me to grow as a leader? What is the true nature of leadership?

Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness. The Law of the Lid Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness. Exodus 18:25-26 “Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.“

Our Story in History Joshua Solomon Samson dies after judging Israel for 20 years c. 1050 BC Deborah dies after judging Israel for 40 years c. 1193 BC David kills Goliath c. 1030 BC Saul David 1200 1100 1000 900 … Period of the Judges | David dies after 40 years as king c. 970 BC Gideon dies after judging Israel for 40 years c. 1146 BC Saul becomes first king of Israel c. 1050 BC Saul dies after 40 years as king. David becomes king at age 30 c. 1010 BC c. = circa (about)

Scriptures to Read 2 Samuel 5 & 6 2 Samuel 11 & 12

David Hears of Saul’s Death (2 Samuel 1) David and his men return to Ziklag after fighting the Amalekites. Three days later a messenger brings news of Saul’s death. Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah MOABITES Jebus PHILISTINES Bethlehem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David Anointed King Over Judah (2 Samuel 2) The Lord tells David to go to Hebron in Judah. There the men of Judah anoint him to be their king. Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah MOABITES Jebus PHILISTINES Bethlehem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David King Over All Israel (2 Samuel 2) All the elders of Israel came to David at Hebron and ask him to be king. He agrees and they anoint him king over all Israel and Judah. Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah MOABITES Jebus PHILISTINES Bethlehem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David King Over All Israel (2 Samuel 5) David attacked the Jebusites in the city of Jebus. He renamed the city to Jerusalem. It was also known as Zion and the City of David. Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah MOABITES Jebus Jerusalem PHILISTINES Bethlehem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David Goes to get the Ark (2 Samuel 6) Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah Baalah MOABITES Jerusalem PHILISTINES Bethlehem David and all the men of Israel go to Baalah to get the Ark of the Covenant and bring it to Jerusalem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David Goes to get the Ark (2 Samuel 6) David organized the Levites and brought the Ark to Jerusalem. He danced before the Lord with all his might. Micmash Mizpah Gilgal Ramah Gibeah Baalah MOABITES Jerusalem PHILISTINES Bethlehem Hebron Ziklag Carmel Telaim EDOMITES AMALEKITES

David’s Kingdom (2 Samuel 8) ARAMEANS AMMONITES Jerusalem PHILISTINES MOABITES AMALEKITES EDOMITES

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) David was not perfect. He made mistakes and sometimes failed. Can you think of a time in your life when you made a mistake or failed at something? David did not allow the lid of failure to stop him from moving forward in the things God had for him. How have you responded to failure in your life? Did you et it stop you, or did you get up and try again?

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) Saul and David both sinned but they responded differently when confronted with their sin. When you are confronted with your sin, how do you respond? Are you like Saul, who responded in pride and did not repent? Or, are you like David, who responded in humility and repented for his sin? Is there anything in your life which you have not confessed to God and repented of yet? Why don’t you take a moment to do that now?

What Do We Learn from the Lives of Saul and David? Every person has the potential to become a leader. Every leader has lids. Some lids can be lifted by the leader. Few leaders let others lift lids in their lives.

Every Person Has the Potential to Become a Leader Both were anointed by God. Both received counsel from Godly men. Both faced great challenges. Both had the choice to change and grow. One lifted the lid, the other did not.

Every Leader Has Lids - Lids in Saul’s Life - Fear Impatience Lack of Influence Denial Impulsiveness Pride Disobedience

Every Leader Has Lids - Lids in Saul’s Life - Deceit Jealousy Anger

Every Leader Has Lids - Lids in David’s Life - His Family His Leader His Background His Youthfulness and Inexperience

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) Every leader has lids as we have seen in the story of Saul and David. In your leadership, have you been more like Saul or like David? We have looked at many different lids that were in the lives of Saul and David. What lids exist in your life? How can you lift those lids off your life?

Some Lids can be Lifted by the Leader David lifted the lid for himself first. David lifted the lid for others close to him.

1 Samuel 17:51-52 51David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine's sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 52Then the men of Israel and Judah surged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. Their dead were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.

Some Lids can be Lifted by the Leader David lifted the lid for himself first. David lifted the lid for others close to him. David lifted the lid for the whole nation. David lifted the lid before he had an official position.

Few Leaders let others lift lids in their lives Lid lifters lift others up with their words.

1 Samuel 20:12-16 12Then Jonathan said to David: "By the LORD, the God of Israel, I will surely sound out my father by this time the day after tomorrow! If he is favorably disposed toward you, will I not send you word and let you know? 13But if my father is inclined to harm you, may the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if I do not let you know and send you away safely. May

1 Samuel 20:12-16 the LORD be with you as he has been with my father. 14But show me unfailing kindness like that of the LORD as long as I live, so that I may not be killed, 15and do not ever cut off your kindness from my family—not even when the LORD has cut off every one of David's enemies from the face of the earth."

1 Samuel 20:12-16 16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "May the LORD call David's enemies to account."

Few Leaders let others lift lids in their lives Lid lifters lift others up with their words. Lid lifters raise others up with their actions. Lid lifters give up so others can go up.

1 Samuel 23:15-18 15While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life. 16And Saul's son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. 17"Don't be afraid," he said. "My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this." 18The two of

1 Samuel 23:15-18 them made a covenant before the LORD. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) David was a lid lifter. He lifted lids off his life, and the lives of others. What lids, in your life or in the life of others, can you lift? There were some lids that David could not lift by himself. He needed a lid lifter named Jonathan to help him. Who are the lid lifters in your life? Who are you accountable to that are helping you lift the lids that you cannot lift by yourself?

John 5:19 19Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.

Luke 19:10 10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.

Matthew 16:22-23 22Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" 23Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."

Homework – Scriptures to Read Numbers 13:1-33 Numbers 14:1-38 Numbers 27:12-23 Joshua 1:1-18 Joshua 24:1-33