“KINGDOM PEOPLE” E100 Series 29/09/13 The Teachings of Jesus

The teachings of Jesus The Kingdom of Heaven ( the rule of God) Col 1:13: For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgivemess of sins Kingdom lifestyle Kingdom membership

Kingdom lifestyle: How do Kingdom people live? ? Blessed are the poor in spirit....... HOPELESS Blessed are the meek ............... HUMBLE Blessed are those who hunger.... HUNGRY Blessed are the pure in heart...... HOLY Blessed are the persecuted........- HIGH COST .. The merciful, the peace makers

Kingdom lifestyle: A new standard : Influence those around you – be salt and light Fulfil the law- even more than before... Murder?- don´t even hate! Adultery?- don´t even look twice! Oathes – don´t swear at all! Enemies and neighbours- love them both! Giving and Fasting- don´t blow your own trumpet! Judging- don´t judge or you will be judged too!

Matthew 7:1-2 Do not judge , or you too will be judged . For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

We don´t understand the situation! Why might we judge ? Superiority Inferiority We don´t understand the situation!

Superiority..

Inferiority.... Image of God But you are a chose people, a royal nation, a people belonging to God...... (1 Peter 2:9)

We don´t understand the situation! The Pharisees rejected the Messiah as they thought Jesus came from the wrong place – had they asked him or had they assumed they knew?

Matthew 7:1-2 Do not judge , or you too will be judged . For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Practical helps.. Exchange criticism for prayer Exchange condemnation for help Check the facts

Kingdom lifestyle: A new relationship: Relationship with the Father and King Access to the Father through prayer ( Mt 6) Go in to your room and pray... 6:25- Don´t worry about life-you are valuable to Him 7:7 – Ask and it will be given to you...

KINGDOM MEMBERSHIP Children Women The Lame – the blind – the weak- the lepers “Sinners” Samaritans ................ The Lost..

KINGDOM MEMBERSHIP All loved All have to have access

Why Brazil?

Reminding them of their worth Inviting them to the kingdom

Conclusion Rejoice we are Kingdom people with access to the King! Live to the standards of the kingdom with His help and go deeper with Him Spread the news of the kingdom, loving and inviting all to come in