The document discusses the concepts of possibility thinking and reflective thinking. It provides biblical examples of individuals who demonstrated these types of thinking, both positively and negatively. Specifically, it compares the ten spies who had a negative view of the promised land to the two spies, Joshua and Caleb, who maintained a positive, possibility-focused perspective. It also examines how Elijah demonstrated possibility thinking when vastly outnumbered. The document also looks at how Peter grew through reflective thinking after denying Jesus, and how King Saul failed to learn from past mistakes due to a lack of reflection. Overall, it promotes developing habits of possibility thinking and reflective thinking based on biblical principles.

1. Possibility Thinking and
Reflective Thinking

2. • “Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses
and said, ‘Let us go up at once and take
possession, for we are well able to overcome
it.’” Numbers 13:30

3. Twelve men went to spy out Canaan
Ten were bad ,two were good
What do you think they saw in Canaan
Ten were bad ,two were good
Some saw the giants, tough and tall
Some saw the grapes in clusters form
Two saw that God was all in all
Ten were bad, two were good!!

4. • Possibility thinking opens up other possibilities for you.
• Possibility thinking attracts other possibility thinking to
you.
• Possibility thinking creates new opportunities for you.
• Possibility thinking keeps you from giving up.
• Possibility thinking creates possibilities for others.
• Possibility thinking allows you to dream big dreams.
• Possibility thinking makes it possible to rise above
average.

5. • Stop focusing on all the things that can go
wrong.
• Quit thinking about all the reasons something
can’t be done.
• Stay away from negative thinkers.
• Avoid expertise.
• Look for possibilities in every situation.
• Find inspiration from great achievers.

6. Biblical Case Study: Ten spies vs. Two
Spies
• As Israel approached the Jordan River, Moses
sent out twelve spies to investigate the Land
of Promise. All twelve spies took the journey
and explored the land. They had similar
experiences, but their reports were varied.
Numbers 13:1-14:10

7. Similarities of the Spies
• All twelve were leaders in their tribes.
• All twelve were aware of God’s promises.
• All twelve were given the same assignment.

8. Differences of the spies
• Ten brought a negative ;Joshua and Caleb
brought a positive report.
• Ten saw problems; Joshua and Caleb saw
possibilities.
• Ten saw obstacles; Joshua and Caleb saw
opportunities.
• Ten saw God in light of their circumstances;
Joshua and Caleb saw circumstances in light of
their God.

9. Possibility thinking…..
• Determines our approach to life.
• Attracts winners, not whiners,to our team.
• Is often the only difference between success
and failure.
• Often turns problems into into blessings.
• Empowers others to reach their potential.

10. Biblical cases study:Elijah(1 Kings
18:18-40)
• Elijah grew tired of his people’s spiritual
rebellion and was angry with the false
prophets. Even though outnumbered 850 to 1
by his foes ( 1Kings 18:19) on Mt.Carmel, he
confronted them boldly. Like the underdog
David, he met the enemy with courage and
passsion. He possessed possibility thinking.

11. Embrace the Lessons of Reflective
Thinking
• Reflective thinking helps you to gain true perspective.
• Reflective thinking helps you to eliminate emotional
baggage from your thoughts.
• Reflective thinking makes you more confident in your
decision making.
• Reflective thinking brings the big picture into clearer
focus.
• Reflective thinking turns experience into insight.
• Reflective thinking provides counsel and direction for
your future.

12. Put these suggestions into practice
• Schedule time in your calendar for reflective
thinking.
• Find a “thinking place” with a minimum of
distraction.
• Take time to review past experiences.
• Ask the following:
• What have I learnt today that will help me grow?
• How can I apply it to my life?
• Put your thoughts into action!

13. Biblical Case Study:Peter(Luke 22:54-
62,Acts2:1-4:22,1 Peter 1:13-16)
• He was a key teacher/leader of the disciples.
• He followed the LORD JESUS at a distance.
• He fellowshipped with the wrong crowd.
• He showed his cowardice.
• He denied his Lord.
• He realized his failure.
• He wept bitterly.
• He continued to gather with the disciples.
• He ran to visit the empty tomb.
• He obeyed the Master’s command to wait for the day of Pentecost.
• He was filled with the Holy Spirit.
• His cowardice was replaced with boldness.
• He encouraged other believers to stand firm in the face of fiery trials
• He became a highly influential leader in the early church.

14. • Gird your minds. Focus your thinking on
Christ.
• Guard your hearts. Stay close to Christ and
stay clean.
• Guide your lifestyle. Imitate Christ in all of
your conduct.

15. Biblical Case Study: King Saul(1 Samuel
13:1-22;15:1-35)
• Saul seemed to never take time for reflective thinking.
He certainly did not learn from past experiences. When
Saul realized that his troops were abandoning him, he
decided to take matters into his own hands rather than
follow the very clear counsel that the prophet Samuel
had given to him. The prophet strongly rebuked him for
his disobedience. But Saul did not learn from his
failure. He committed the very same sin shortly
thereafter. He lied to Samuel by arguing, “but I did
obey the Lord .” Saul stubbornly refused to reflect and
learn. The prophet reminded Saul that “stubbornness is
as iniquity and idolatry” and declared that “the Lord
has rejected you from being king over Israel.”