The Law of Connection Part 6 Rehoboam: Leaders Touch Hearts-1 Kings 12:1-24 A leader can’t connect with people only when he is communicating to groups; he must connect with individuals. The stronger the relationship and connection between individuals, the more likely the follower will want to help the leader. Some leaders have problems because they […]
The Law of Connection Part 5 Covenant Love-1 Samuel 20:1-41 Although Jonathan was the royal prince, he exalted and encouraged David, knowing he risked his future throne. First Samuel 20 describes the four characteristics of their friendship. Jonathan was: available (vv. 1-4); dependable (vv. 5-17); vulnerable (vv. 18-33); and responsible (vv. 34-42). And so Jonathan won David’s loyalty (v. 41). Abigail-1 Samuel 25:1-42 Following Samuel’s death, David […]
The Law of Connection Part 4 God Touches Hearts First-Deuteronomy 10:1-11:25 As the Ultimate Leader, God directs His people to obey Him. But He doesn’t simply demand obedience without giving sufficient reason. The Lord provides a good rationale for His people to obey Him. He reminds them that He first touched and blessed them—now, the only […]
