Shownotes
What You Need to Know as a Citizen of the Kingdom of God
Did you know that as a Kingdom citizen, you were appointed as an ambassador for the King of the Universe? This is just one of the many majestic titles and positions God the Father has freely bestowed upon you at the moment of your salvation.
This week, as we continue our two-part series about The 12 Characteristics of the Kingdom of God. You will be blessed, fortified, encouraged, and empowered!
In this episode, you will get much more insight about what was conferred to you by the King. You will understand more about your status, position, and authority in His Kingdom. This teaching will impact your soul, lift your spirit, and yes, even change your life!
Remember: In order for you to understand how to operate in the Kingdom of God, you need to understand how the Kingdom of God operates. This is the purpose of this episode and the previous one.
But that's not all...
What we teach you here will also make you realize, just like Peter Parker (a.k.a. Spider-Man), that with great POWER, there indeed comes great responsibility.
So, "Gird up thy loins", cause you have work to do for the King!
In this Episode You Will:
Learn how the wealth of the King and His Kingdom is meant for you - for His glory.
Understand who is in God’s army (clue: it isn’t you)
Learn the 12 distinguishing characteristics of an ambassador of Christ.
Understand how giving to a King and His kingdom makes YOU prosper.
Be encouraged to take on more responsibility for the Kingdom and its glory.
Memorable Quotes:
“How God provides in our lives reflects on His glory.”
“Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
- Psalm [35:27]
“We, as citizens of God’s kingdom, are the equivalent of spiritual martial arts masters. While we can kick ass in the Spirit, it is done solely as self-defense.”
“The Kingdom of God is within you.”
-Luke [17:21]
“Never forget who you are and whose you are, and you will never neglect your responsibility or forget your authority.”
“Influence of a kingdom is what contributes to its expansion.”
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
-Matthew 5: 31-33
“Giving to a King activates the king’s obligation to demonstrate his power and glory to the giver.”
A good king will never allow himself to be out-given by anyone.
“The culture of a kingdom, country, or organization is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear that name.”
“The culture of a Kingdom in its purest sense says to others: This is how we do things here.”
"Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible, the other 99 will read the Christian."
-Dwight. L. Moody
“I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”
- Gandhi
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