1. The Law of the Lid: Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.
   • John 1:35-37 – John the Baptizer knew Jesus could lead his disciples further than he could.
   • John 6:66-68 – Peter confessed that the disciples had no better leader to turn to.
2. The Law of Influence: The true measure of leadership is influence – Nothing more, nothing less.
   • Matthew 4:18-20 – Jesus called His disciples, who left everything to follow Him.
   • John 11:47, 48 – The Pharisees feared that if Jesus continued, everyone would follow Him.
3. The Law of Process: Leadership develops daily, not in a day.
   • Luke 2:52 – Jesus continued to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and men.
   • Hebrews 5:7-9 – Although He was God’s Son, Jesus grew and learned through suffering.
4. The Law of Navigation: Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.
   • Matthew 10:1-23 – Jesus gave specific direction in sending out His disciples.
   • Luke 14:25-35 – Jesus taught the value of planning and calculating one’s resources.
5. The Law of the Picture: People do what people see.
   • Matthew 10:24, 25; John 15: 5-20 – Jesus taught that followers soon look like their leader.
   • Matthew 14:22-33 – When Jesus walked on water, Peter imitated Him and attempted it.
6. The Law of Solid Ground: Trust is the foundation of leadership.
   • Matthew 17: 24-27 – To prevent offending anyone, Jesus paid even the smallest tax.
   • Matthew 22:15-46 – Jesus debated enemies and answered questions with integrity.
7. The Law of Respect: People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.
   • Matthew 3:11-15 – John the Baptizer acknowledged Jesus’ superiority over his ministry.
   • Matthew 8:5-10 – A centurion sought out Jesus, knowing His authority over all things.
8. The Law of Intuition: Leaders evaluate everything with a leadership bias.
   • Matthew 9:35-38 – Jesus saw the masses and discerned how to reach them.
   • Luke 5:1-11 – Jesus saw Simon’s leadership potential when he didn’t see it himself.
9. The Law of Magnetism: Who you are is who you attract.
   • Mark 10:28-31 – Peter reminded Jesus that he left everything, just as Christ did.
   • John 17:13-21 – Jesus confessed the similarities and unity of the men God gave Him.
10. The Law of Connection: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.
    • Luke 8:22- 9:1 – Jesus met the needs of His disciples, a demoniac, and Jairus – then sent them out.
    • John 4:7-26 – Jesus connected with a Samaritan woman right where she lived.
11. The Law of the Inner Circle: A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him.
    • Luke 9:1-10:42 – Jesus sent out the Twelve and the 70, who multiplied His impact.
    • John 17:1-26 – Jesus spent a night praying for the success of His inner circle.
12. The Law of Empowerment: Only secure leaders give power to others.
    • John 13:1-20 – Jesus felt secure enough to wash feet and send men out to do the same.
    • Luke 10:1-24 – Jesus gave His power away to the 70 so they could serve others.
13. The Law of Addition: Leaders add value by serving others.
    • John 13:1-17 – Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and gave an example of adding value.
    • Matthew 14:21-31 – Jesus sought solitude but continued to serve others and meet needs.
14. The Law of Buy-In: People buy in to the leader, then the vision.
    • Luke 5:3-11 – Jesus built His team before they understood the details of His vision.
    • Luke 9:57-62 – Jesus confronted men who followed Him before they knew His vision.
15. The Law of Victory: Leaders find a way for the team to win.
    • Matthew 14:13-33 – Jesus found a way to feed the masses and saved His disciples on the ship.
    • Mark 16:1-20 – Jesus’ resurrection surprised everyone and restored their hope.
16. The Law of the Big Mo: Momentum is a leader’s best friend.
    • Mark 1:40-45 – Jesus’ fame spread to the point that He couldn’t even enter a public place.
    • John 12:9-19 – After Lazarus’s resuscitation, it seemed the whole world sought Jesus.
17. The Law of Priorities: Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment.
    • Mark 1:32-38 – Jesus ministered all night, then got alone and decided to move on.
    • Luke 10:38-42 – Jesus narrowed Martha’s to-do list to one key priority.
18. The Law of Sacrifice: A leader must give up to go up.
    • Matthew 20:20-28 – Jesus demonstrated that if you want to be great, you have to serve.
    • John 10:10-18 – Jesus willingly laid down His life for His sheep.
19. The Law of Timing: When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.
    • John 7:6-8 – Jesus knew when His time had come to reveal the kingdom.
    • John 11:1-6 – When Lazarus got sick, Jesus waited to visit him until after he had died.
20. The Law of Explosive Growth: To add growth, lead followers; to multiply, lead leaders.
    • Mark 16:15-20 – Jesus trained and sent leaders, and expected them to reach the world.
    • John 14:12 – Jesus prepared the Twelve to do greater works than He did.
21. The Law of Legacy: A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.
    • Acts 1:6-8 – Jesus’ most important words were His last ones to the next generation.
    • Acts 17:1-6 – The apostles’ reputation spread: They turned the world upside down.

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