Developing Spiritual Intelligence
Classes
Class 1: 1 Leadership
The class explores the leadership qualities of Jonathan from 1 Samuel, focusing on his humility, faith, and action. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing actions over recognition and the necessity of prayer and obedience in leadership.
Class 2: 2 Discernment
The class explores the development of spiritual discernment through the story of David in 1 Samuel 16 and 17, emphasizing the importance of prayer, meditation, and Bible study in building a strong spiritual foundation. It highlights David's character and his focus on giving God glory.
Class 3: 3 Honour
The class explores the concept of honor through the relationship between Saul, David, and Jonathan. It focuses on Saul's character, his rejection of God's commands, and the faithful actions of David and Jonathan in honoring Saul despite his shortcomings.
Class 4: 4 Friendship
The class explores the spiritual intelligence of friendship through the relationship between David and Jonathan, emphasizing self-sacrifice, loyalty, and putting God first. It highlights how Jonathan's friendship with David surpasses even that of the disciples with Jesus, encouraging listeners to emulate this type of devotion in their own relationships.
Class 5: 5 Faith
The class explores David's sin and the process of reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing personal weaknesses and triggers that lead to sin. It also delves into the broader themes of God's mercy and forgiveness, drawing parallels between David's experiences and the atonement of Christ.
Class 6: 6 Humility
The class explores the concept of humility through the story of David in 2 Samuel 7, focusing on David's response to God's rejection of his plan to build a temple. It emphasizes the importance of humility in spiritual growth and how to embrace and learn from humiliation.