The Law of Influence Part 3 Short-Lived Influence – Judges 12:8-15 The three leaders who follow Jephthah—Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon—had many sons and daughters and ruled for a total of 25 years. We don’t know much about them, except that they cared more for the honor of their own names than that of Yahweh. The subsequent chapter […]
The Law of Influence Part 2 Joshua’s Growing Influence Many individuals who at first seem ineffective as leaders give up. Fortunately for the nation of Israel, Joshua did not fit that mold. He determined to become a better leader. Despite his setback, Joshua continued to be faithful to God and to learn as much as […]
The Law of Influence Part 1 Jacob and Rebekah Deceive – Genesis 25:29-34; 27:1-30 Influence can be both positive and negative. The Bible tells us that Jacob “influenced” the birth right away from his brother Esau, the oldest son. A little later, Rebekah helped Jacob to “influence” the best blessing out of his father, a boon intended […]
