This session dives into the critical moments faced by three kings—Rehoboam, Jeroboam, and Abijah—revealing how every leader encounters defining choices that shape their legacy. You’ll learn the importance of surrounding yourself with wise counsel and the danger of listening only to voices that tell you what you want to hear. Rehoboam’s failure to heed godly advice caused division, showing that insecurity and pride can destroy unity. Jeroboam, driven by fear and self-preservation, demonstrates how a leader’s choices can set destructive patterns for future generations. In contrast, Abijah stands firm in the face of overwhelming odds, relying not on his own strength but on God’s promises. Through these stories, the session emphasizes that true leadership requires courage, discernment, and a heart anchored in God. You’ll be challenged to examine your own influences, leadership patterns, and where you place your trust when pressure mounts.

Session 4 follows the reign of King Jehoshaphat, a leader who chose to walk in the righteous footsteps of those before him and experienced God’s favor as a result. You’ll see how his decision to seek God brought peace, protection, and spiritual revival to his kingdom—even when surrounded by enemies. However, Jehoshaphat also made critical errors by forming unholy alliances with ungodly leaders, showing that even the most faithful can be compromised when they don’t guard their associations. This session highlights the tension between honoring relationships and maintaining godly convictions, urging leaders to be careful with those who seek to use their legitimacy for selfish gain. Jehoshaphat’s leadership was marked by justice, accountability, and a heart that brought people back to the Lord. As you reflect on his story, you’ll be encouraged to follow good examples, seek God’s wisdom in relationships, and remain faithful to the calling God has placed on your life—no matter the pressure.

In this session, the focus returns to King Joash, highlighting the vital role of mentorship in shaping a godly leader. Joash thrived under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest, showing that wise mentors can help leaders touch the future and influence entire nations. However, Joash’s downfall after Jehoiada’s death reveals a sobering truth—leaders must grow beyond dependence on others and learn to hear from God themselves. Without this personal connection, Joash fell back into destructive patterns, forgetting the kindness shown to him and even ordering the death of his mentor’s son. This session also confronts the “spirit of an orphan”—a mindset marked by insecurity, fear, and a lack of spiritual identity. Though Joash was surrounded by love and opportunity, he chose the path of his broken heritage. You’ll be challenged to evaluate your spiritual maturity, honor the role of mentors, and embrace your identity as a child of God. It’s a call to lead from a place of healing, not hurt, and to build a legacy that outlives any one person’s influence.

In this final session, you’ll explore the lives of three kings whose leadership legacies reveal both inspiring courage and devastating compromise. Josiah stands out as a shining example of a godly leader who valued God’s Word above all else. Despite having no righteous role models before him, he led with passion, excellence, and bold reform—proving that your past does not define your future. Jehoiakim, on the other hand, allowed outside influences to change his identity and direction, showing how easily leaders can drift when they lose sight of their divine calling. Zedekiah’s tragic story is a final warning: rejecting God’s voice and resisting correction can lead to a point of no return. Yet even in the midst of failure, God remained faithful to His people by using an unlikely outsider to begin restoration. This session challenges you to stay grounded in Scripture, resist identity-shifting pressures, and walk in humility. Above all, it calls you to lead with wisdom—learning not just from your own mistakes, but from the hard lessons of others.