MINISTERS CLASS - April 23rd 2026 Via Teleconference @ 8PM MST
(Teleconference Details On Flyer Above)
MAIN TOPIC: Leadership That Last
Subtopic: The Wisdom of Solomon: Leading with Discernment and Integrity
II. Discernment: The Hidden Gem of Great Leadership
Key Text: 1 Kings 3:16–28 (The two women and the baby)
Insight:
Solomon’s famous judgment wasn’t about intelligence; it was about spiritual perception.
Overlooked Truth:
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Discernment often requires creating tension to reveal truth.
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The real mother was revealed not by evidence, but by compassion.
Revelation:
True discernment sees what cannot be proven; it perceives what is revealed through response.
Leadership Principle:
Application:
Discussion Questions:
- In 1 Kings 3:16–28, what specific actions did Solomon take to reveal the truth, and how does this demonstrate that discernment goes beyond intelligence?
- The insight suggests that discernment may require creating tension. In what ways can healthy tension in leadership situations reveal truth without causing harm or division?
- The real mother was revealed through compassion rather than evidence. How can leaders today recognize genuine motives and character in others when clear proof is lacking?
- The application emphasizes observing how people respond under pressure. Can you share an example (personal or historical) where someone’s reaction in a difficult moment revealed their true nature, and what can leaders learn from that?
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Archived Topics Below
Topics:
* Expository Preaching and Teaching 101
* Sermon Prep 101
* How To Use Commentaries Properly 101
* Overcoming Demonic Attacks During Preparation and Preaching 101
* How To Offer Christ to Others
* How to Address Pride Within, Even When You Don't See It
