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1 Kings 8:22 (5/27/21)

The Key to a Great Leader

May 27, 2021 • Benham Brothers

* “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” —John Maxwell.
* Leadership is the ability to create an appetite in another person.
* The question is, what types of appetites are you creating in those who follow you?
* The greatest appetite is a hunger and thirst for the Lord.
* Backstory - Solomon is taking the throne and completing the temple David had started.
* Upon completion, he brought the ark of God’s presence into the Temple.
* Once it was in the Temple, he stood in front of everyone and prayed.
* Vs 22 & 54 - he was on his knees with his hands toward heaven.
* This picture would be captured in the minds of every Jew.
* The most powerful man on the planet, on his knees, hands spread out toward heaven, asking for God’s blessing and protection.
* DANIEL did the same!
* A good leader removes himself from the equation so the transaction can be between God and those he leads.
* As a leader, your job is to find ways for those who follow you to have an interaction with God.
* Ultimately, they will want to give Him the credit and not you.
* This is what will change their life.
* EX: George Mueller.
* Four questions:
* 1) Who are you leading?  
* 2) What type of appetites are you creating in them?
* 3) Who are you following?  
* 4) What type of appetite do you have for Him?  (Fountain connected to Source)

1 Kings 1:8-10 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* Notice how Abiathar (bad priest) was attracted to Adonijah (the bad king). * Both guys were seeking a name for themselves. * But Zadok (the good priest), Benaiah (the warrior), and Nathan (the prophet) were all attracted to David (the good king). * The conniving, brand-building, ambitious, self-seeking man refused to hang around those who were faithful to the one true king. * Question - who is attracted to you and who are you attracted to? * All too often we see pastors staying away from certain people because what’s in them doesn’t jive with what’s in the others. * vs 32-25 - it was the prophet, priest, and warrior who made Solomon king! * We need to represent Jesus as king, and the only way to do it is to be like these guys!

1 Kings 1:15 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* What do you think of when the name Bathsheba is mentioned? * Now, how about Esther? * Both women ended up in the same spot - in a position to influence the most powerful man on the planet. * Both women got the king moving in the right direction and it positively affected their culture. * This is a picture of God’s redemption - He can make a message out of our mess if we let Him. * Also notice - both women needed someone to get them moving in the right direction. * Esther needed Mordecai and Bathsheba needed Nathan.

1 Kings 1:52 (5/18/17)

May 18, 2017 • Benham Brothers

* This verse shows us the very first words out of Solomon’s mouth. * Two oversvations: * 1) What he DID say: * Essentially, “it’s not my decision to put you to death - it’s yours” (Adonijah) * Solomon was showing mercy and giving Adjonijah a mulligan. * It would be Adonijah’s choice. * 2) What he DID NOT say: * “You have nothing to fear.” * Adonijah had everything to fear, but it would be based on his own behavior. * Solomon’s first act was to show mercy, but he did it in such a way that struck fear in the heart of this man.