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Leading God’s People Leading God’s People God’s WayGod’s Way

Lesson 18 – The Law of MomentumLesson 18 – The Law of Momentum

The Law of The Law of MomentumMomentum

Momentum is a leader’s best friend Momentum is a leader’s best friend

Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:21

His master replied, 'Well done, good and His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful faithful servant! You have been faithful

with a few things; I will put you in with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share charge of many things. Come and share

your master's happiness!'your master's happiness!'

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)

a)a) The two faithful servants did something The two faithful servants did something with what they received. And, they with what they received. And, they created momentum in their lives. What created momentum in their lives. What are you doing with what God has given are you doing with what God has given you? Are you creating momentum in you? Are you creating momentum in your life?your life?

b)b) Faith is a momentum starter. Fear kills Faith is a momentum starter. Fear kills momentum. Take an honest look at your momentum. Take an honest look at your own life. Do you tend to walk more by own life. Do you tend to walk more by faith, or more by fear?faith, or more by fear?

Our Story in HistoryOur Story in History

JudahJudah

1000

David dies after ruling Israel for 40 years. His son Solomon becomes king of Israel c. 970 BC

900950

Solomon dies after ruling Israel for 40 years. The kingdom was divided after his son Rehoboam became king and refused to listen to the people c. 930 BC

Joshua Jesus

c. = circa (about)

Solomon

IsraelIsrael

975 925

Scriptures to ReadScriptures to Read

1 Kings 1:28-401 Kings 1:28-40 1 Kings 3:1-281 Kings 3:1-28 1 Kings 4:1-341 Kings 4:1-34 1 Kings 5:1-121 Kings 5:1-12 1 Kings 9:15-261 Kings 9:15-26

Solomon Anointed as King

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The City of David (Jebus renamed to Jerusalem)

Meters

Present day wall of Old City in Jerusalem

David called for his officials Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah and told them to take his son Solomon to Gihon and anoint his to be the next king of Israel. Gihon

Spring

City of David

Solomon Goes to Worship GodSolomon Goes to Worship God

Jerusalem

Solomon went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices to the Lord. There the Lord spoke to him in a dream and asked him what he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom to be able to lead God’s people. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

Gibeon

Solomon Builds the TempleSolomon Builds the Temple

Jerusalem

Hiram, the king of Tyre, heard that Solomon had become king of Israel. Because he had been on friendly terms with David, he sent an envoy to Solomon. Solomon responded by agreeing to stay friends and asking for Hiram’s help with timber to build the Temple.

Egypt

Tyre

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Solomon’s additions to Jerusalem

Meters

Present day wall of Old City in Jerusalem

Solomon set about building Jerusalem and Israel. He built the Lord’s Temple and his own palace in Jerusalem. He also extended the city itself…

Gihon Spring

City of David

Solomon Builds the TempleSolomon Builds the Temple

The City of David (Jebus renamed to Jerusalem)

Solomon’s Palace

The Lord’s Temple

Solomon’s TempleSolomon’s Temple

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)

a)a) Solomon asked for wisdom and not for Solomon asked for wisdom and not for wealth or victory over his enemies. His wealth or victory over his enemies. His request was strategic and not selfish. request was strategic and not selfish. What kinds of things do you ask the Lord What kinds of things do you ask the Lord for in your prayers?for in your prayers?

b)b) Solomon did so much more than David Solomon did so much more than David did because of the momentum that he did because of the momentum that he inherited from his father. Are you inherited from his father. Are you passing momentum on to the next passing momentum on to the next generation of leaders following you?generation of leaders following you?

Solomon Builds on David’s MomentumSolomon Builds on David’s Momentum

Jerusalem

Solomon continued to build and expand Israel. He built on the momentum his father David had created…

Egypt

Tyre

Hazor

Tadmor

Megiddo

Beth HoronGezer

Baalath

Gaza

Ezion Geber

Solomon’s Kingdom

David’s Kingdom

What Do We Learn From Solomon?What Do We Learn From Solomon?

1.1. Often the only difference between Often the only difference between winning and losing is momentumwinning and losing is momentum..

2.2. Momentum is a good leader’s gift.Momentum is a good leader’s gift.

3.3. Momentum does not sustain itself Momentum does not sustain itself ..

4.4. While a good leader sustains While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it. momentum, a great leader increases it.

Often the only difference between Often the only difference between winning and losing is momentum winning and losing is momentum

Momentum is a leaders best friend. Here is Momentum is a leaders best friend. Here is how the first four kings of Israel did how the first four kings of Israel did when it came to momentum: when it came to momentum:

1.1. Saul lacked momentum Saul lacked momentum

2.2. David created momentum David created momentum

3.3. Solomon built momentum Solomon built momentum

4.4. Rehoboam stopped momentum Rehoboam stopped momentum

Momentum is a good leader’s gift Momentum is a good leader’s gift

David gave Solomon the gift of David gave Solomon the gift of momentum. Here are five things momentum. Here are five things Solomon did to keep momentum going: Solomon did to keep momentum going:

1.1. He started with what David provided He started with what David provided

2.2. He humbly asked for leadership wisdom He humbly asked for leadership wisdom above all else above all else

3.3. He made wise decisions that won him He made wise decisions that won him credibility credibility

Momentum is a good leader’s gift Momentum is a good leader’s gift

David gave Solomon the gift of David gave Solomon the gift of momentum. Here are five things momentum. Here are five things Solomon did to keep momentum going:Solomon did to keep momentum going:

4.4. He maintained the peace He maintained the peace

5.5. He surrounded himself with wise He surrounded himself with wise associates associates

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)

a)a) Often the only difference between Often the only difference between winning or loosing is momentum. How winning or loosing is momentum. How is momentum affecting your progress?is momentum affecting your progress?

b)b) David gave Solomon the gift of David gave Solomon the gift of momentum. Have you been given the momentum. Have you been given the gift of momentum? If you have, what gift of momentum? If you have, what are you doing with it?are you doing with it?

Momentum does not sustain itselfMomentum does not sustain itself

It is the leader’s job to sustain momentum. It is the leader’s job to sustain momentum. Here are three things he must possess Here are three things he must possess to do so:to do so:

1.1. A willingness to accept responsibility A willingness to accept responsibility for the organization’s momentumfor the organization’s momentum

2.2. A willingness to direct momentum A willingness to direct momentum instead of letting it direct youinstead of letting it direct you

3.3. A willingness to be enthusiastic at all A willingness to be enthusiastic at all timestimes

While a good leader sustains While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it momentum, a great leader increases it

Solomon not only sustained the Solomon not only sustained the momentum David started, he also momentum David started, he also increased it. Here are the five things he increased it. Here are the five things he did to increase momentum:did to increase momentum:

1.1. Understand the value of momentumUnderstand the value of momentum

2.2. Identify the motivating factors in your Identify the motivating factors in your organizationorganization

3.3. Remove the demotivating factors from Remove the demotivating factors from your organizationyour organization

While a good leader sustains While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it momentum, a great leader increases it

Solomon not only sustained the Solomon not only sustained the momentum David started, he also momentum David started, he also increased it. Here are the five things he increased it. Here are the five things he did to increase momentum:did to increase momentum:

4.4. Schedule times for direction and Schedule times for direction and celebrationcelebration

5.5. Practice character leadership: do what Practice character leadership: do what is right no matter how you feel is right no matter how you feel

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4)

a)a) Momentum does not sustain itself. It is Momentum does not sustain itself. It is the leader’s job to keep it going. Are the leader’s job to keep it going. Are you gaining or losing momentum?you gaining or losing momentum?

b)b) Good leaders sustain momentum; great Good leaders sustain momentum; great leaders build it. What are you currently leaders build it. What are you currently doing to build momentum?doing to build momentum?

Homework – Scriptures to ReadHomework – Scriptures to Read

Mark 9:1-13Mark 9:1-13 John 21:1-19John 21:1-19 Acts 1:1-26Acts 1:1-26 Acts 2:1-47Acts 2:1-47 Acts 6:1-7Acts 6:1-7