Leading God’s People God’s Way Lesson 10 – The Law of Intuition

The Law of Intuition Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias 1 Chronicles 12:32 “200 chiefs from the tribe of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do, with all their relatives under their command”

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) a)The leaders from Issachar understood the times in which Israel was living. How well do you understand the circumstances and situations that you and your team, or organization, are facing? b)The leaders from Issachar also knew what they should so about the circumstances and situations they were facing. Do you know what you and your team, or organization, should do about the circumstances you are facing?

Our Story in History c. April 1446 BC 3. Bitter water made sweet at Marah (Exodus 15) c. June 1446 BCc. May 1446 BC 7. Moses and the Children of Israel arrive at Mt. Sinai where God gives them the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19 & 20) 4. God provides manna, quail & water from the rock (Exodus 16 & 17) 1. Moses leads Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 12 & 13) 5. Joshua defeats the Amalekites (Exodus 17) 6. Jethro meets Moses in the desert and shares leadership wisdom with him (Exodus 18) AbrahamDavid c. = circa (about) Jethro 2. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)

Mediterranean Sea EGYPT Land of Goshen MIDIAN Moses Meets Jethro Moses kills an Egyptian for beating an Israelite. Moses flees for his life to the Land of Midian. Here he meets Jethro and marries one of his daughters. Moses encounters God in a burning bush on Mt. Horeb (Mt. Sinai) Moses returns to Egypt CANAAN Mt. Horeb

Mediterranean Sea EGYPT Land of Goshen MIDIAN Moses Leads Israel out of Egypt Red Sea Moses leads Israel out of Egypt and across the Red Sea. The Lord supernaturally supplied all their needs – he sent manna and quail when they need food and water from a rock when they were thirsty. Even their clothes did not wear out. CANAAN Mt. Sinai

Mediterranean Sea EGYPT Land of Goshen MIDIAN Moses Leads Israel out of Egypt Red Sea Joshua defeats the Amalekites at Rephidim (Exodus 17). Aaron & Hur had to hold Moses hands up for Israel to win the battle. CANAAN Mt. Sinai Rephidim AMALEK

Our Story in History c. April 1446 BC 3. Bitter water made sweet at Marah (Exodus 15) c. June 1446 BCc. May 1446 BC 7. Moses and the Children of Israel arrive at Mt. Sinai where God gives them the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19 & 20) 4. God provides manna, quail & water from the rock (Exodus 16 & 17) 1. Moses leads Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 12 & 13) 5. Joshua defeats the Amalekites (Exodus 17) 6. Jethro meets Moses in the desert and shares leadership wisdom with him (Exodus 18) AbrahamDavid c. = circa (about) Jethro 2. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)

Scriptures to Read Exodus 18:1-27 Exodus 18:1-27

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) a)Moses was a new leader who did not yet know how to see things from a leadership perspective. Have you ever looked at a situation or problem and not been able to see the solution? What happened in that situation? b)Moses was teachable. When Jethro gave him leadership wisdom, he listened and put it into practice. Are you teachable in your leadership? Do you listen when those wiser than you speak?

What Do We Learn From Jethro? 1. Who you are is what you see. 2. Intuitive leaders are readers. 3. A leader’s intuition can add value to others. 4. Your leadership intuition can be increased.

Who you are is what you see We all see things through the lens or filter of who we are We all see things through the lens or filter of who we are We all have intuition in the area of our gifts We all have intuition in the area of our gifts Some of us are like Moses – we must grow in our leadership intuition Some of us are like Moses – we must grow in our leadership intuition Others are like Jethro – we have natural leadership intuition Others are like Jethro – we have natural leadership intuition

Intuitive leaders are readers Like all intuitive leaders, Jethro was a reader of various things… 1. He read the Situation 2. He read the Trend 3. He read the Resources 4. He read the People 5. He read Himself

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) a)We have learned that who we are determines how we see things. How do your gifts and talents shape your view of life? b)Intuitive leaders have the ability to read situations, trends, resources, people and themselves. Do you see leadership issues before others do? Or, do others see them before you do?

A leader’s intuition can add value to others Intuitive leaders provide what others can not. Here are five ways they see and what they provide… 1. They see differently – they provide correction 2. They see the big picture – they provide direction 3. They see clearly – they provide structure

A leader’s intuition can add value to others Intuitive leaders provide what others can not. Here are five ways they see and what they provide… 4. They see relationally – they provide support 5. They see expectantly – they provide confidence

Your leadership intuition can be increased Moses was not a natural leader like Jethro was. Here are some things he did to grow as a leader: 1. He became a man of prayer 2. He communicated personally with the people 3. He laid out the vision

Your leadership intuition can be increased Moses was not a natural leader like Jethro was. Here are some things he did to grow as a leader: 4. He selected and trained leaders 5. He released them to lead

Discussion (in groups of 3 or 4) a)We learned that Intuitive leader’s use their insight to add value to others. Do you use your insight to add value to others? b)Moses was not a natural leader but he did grow in his leadership ability and intuition. What are you doing to increase your leadership intuition?

Matthew 9:35 – 10:5 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the

Matthew 9:35 – 10:5 harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." 10:1 He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and

Matthew 9:35 – 10:5 Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.”

Homework – Scriptures to Read 1 Kings 16:29-17:24 1 Kings 16:29-17:24 1 Kings 18: Kings 18: Kings 19: Kings 19: Kings 1:1-2:25 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 2 Kings 4: Kings 4:1-37