What does Kingdom Living look like? A Kingdom is a country governed by a King with all the components of a nation a. We are supposed to represent a Nation not a religion. b. The bible is a constitutional document not a religious handbook c. Jesus never taught or joined a religion John 1:1-4(NKJV) Light -represents guidance, direction, safety, and clarity a. In order to accurately represent the King we must draw people, not repel them “King” Jesus was known as a friend to sinners We are called to be a community of believers cultivating the Kingdom of God here on earth a. The Kingdom has the same culture of Heaven: 1 John 4:17 (NKJV) Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the Day of Judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. What’s the point of learning Kingdom Living? To transform our belief system Our Philosophy must shift a. Your thinking is your philosophy and your philosophy is your life b. Your thought life, is your system of beliefs Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) says, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”. You can’t separate who you are from what’s in your heart, Your belief system is your hard drive a. The things we have downloaded in our hearts Kingdom Living unlocks greater works John 14:12 (NKJV) a. We can only learn Kingdom Living through the Word Proverbs 4:20-23(KJV) Why is Kingdom Living so important Because Greater works are available Because We need to get this Revelation, so we can have a Revolution Because There is no lack in the Kingdom of God John 10:10 (AMP) Luke 4:18-21 (NKJV) Matthew 4:1-4 (NKJV) Our Victory is in Advancing, not retreating How do we benefit from Kingdom Living? Repent and Believe Mark 1:14-15(NKJV) 14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom[a] of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Renew your Mind Romans 12:1-2(NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. We don’t see with our eyes, we see through our eyes with our mind Meditate on the Word Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Meditation~ a God given process to produce spiritual experiences to create a permanent change My feet won’t take me where my mind has never been Speak the Word Activate the right system John 6:63 (NKJV)It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. Proverbs 18:21(NKJV) Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.