1. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now [Jesus] The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near; repent and believe repent and believe in the good news. (Mark 1.15) [Jesus] The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near; repent and believe repent and believe in the good news. (Mark 1.15)

2. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Our life runs on ideas. We live totally at the mercy of our ideas.” (Dallas Willard) Jesus’ teaching of the kingdom is the most powerful idea you’ll be exposed to. Our life runs on ideas. We live totally at the mercy of our ideas.” (Dallas Willard) Jesus’ teaching of the kingdom is the most powerful idea you’ll be exposed to.

3. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Ideas we grapple with: What is reality? Who’s well-off/blessed? Who’s a truly good person? How do you become a truly good person? How do you become a truly good person? Ideas we grapple with: What is reality? Who’s well-off/blessed? Who’s a truly good person? How do you become a truly good person? How do you become a truly good person?

4. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now What is reality? God and his kingdom, “the range of God’s effective will,” where what God wants done is done. where what God wants done is done. What is reality? God and his kingdom, “the range of God’s effective will,” where what God wants done is done. where what God wants done is done.

5. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Jesus: God’s kingdom is open & accessible to everyone, now. Response: Repent reconsider your life-strategy; think about your thinking Jesus: God’s kingdom is open & accessible to everyone, now. Response: Repent reconsider your life-strategy; think about your thinking

6. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Response: Believe TRUST Jesus ( T urn everything over to him, R elax in his love, U se your life for him, S uffer with him, T rust what he says) Response: Believe TRUST Jesus ( T urn everything over to him, R elax in his love, U se your life for him, S uffer with him, T rust what he says)

7. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Jesus: Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously [his way of doing/being right], and he will give you everything you need. (Matt 6.33)

8. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms Personal Say: I have a kingdom; it’s what you have say over in a limited sense: hairstyle, mobility, attitude, identity. But others can invade it But others can invade it Three kingdoms Personal Say: I have a kingdom; it’s what you have say over in a limited sense: hairstyle, mobility, attitude, identity. But others can invade it But others can invade it

9. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms Culture what the movers and shakers have say over, their right way to live. Culture dominates us and is energized by evil....the world around us is under the control of the evil one. (1 John 5.19) Three kingdoms Culture what the movers and shakers have say over, their right way to live. Culture dominates us and is energized by evil....the world around us is under the control of the evil one. (1 John 5.19)

10. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms God’s kingdom [Jesus] I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. (Matt 28.18b) It’s what God has say over, everything, except our kingdom and world culture... Three kingdoms God’s kingdom [Jesus] I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. (Matt 28.18b) It’s what God has say over, everything, except our kingdom and world culture...

11. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms God’s kingdom...temporarily. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11.15) (Revelation 11.15) Three kingdoms God’s kingdom...temporarily. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11.15) (Revelation 11.15)

12. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms God’s kingdom You respond to Jesus when you yield your kingdom to him. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven [starting in me] (Matt 6.10) Three kingdoms God’s kingdom You respond to Jesus when you yield your kingdom to him. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven [starting in me] (Matt 6.10)

13. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms God’s kingdom God’s kingdom is localized in Jesus. You let his kingdom invade yours. It affects your thinking, planning, doing, how you use your body, how your relationships develop Three kingdoms God’s kingdom God’s kingdom is localized in Jesus. You let his kingdom invade yours. It affects your thinking, planning, doing, how you use your body, how your relationships develop

14. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Three kingdoms God’s kingdom It permeates you with love. You look for what God at work and partner with him. Three kingdoms God’s kingdom It permeates you with love. You look for what God at work and partner with him.

15. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature God’s Law The Spirit’s Gifts The Spirit’s Fruit Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature God’s Law The Spirit’s Gifts The Spirit’s Fruit

16. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. (Ps 19.1). Start saying Wow! and Thanks! for creation. First thing in the morning find something/one to bless and thank God for. Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. (Ps 19.1). Start saying Wow! and Thanks! for creation. First thing in the morning find something/one to bless and thank God for.

17. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature Don’t just hike or capture nature with selfies. Be God-aware and grateful. Learn to love dirt and wood. Wonder at complexity, design and diversity. It doesn’t seem very “spiritual” – it is! Four areas where God is at work God’s Nature Don’t just hike or capture nature with selfies. Be God-aware and grateful. Learn to love dirt and wood. Wonder at complexity, design and diversity. It doesn’t seem very “spiritual” – it is!

18. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work God’s Law But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. (Ps 1.2) God promises happiness and success (Ps 1) if you centre your life around his law. Four areas where God is at work God’s Law But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. (Ps 1.2) God promises happiness and success (Ps 1) if you centre your life around his law.

19. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work God’s Law The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20.1-17) show what’s generally good and right to do. You don’t want to live in a culture where they’re ignored. Say: I want to become this kind of person. Four areas where God is at work God’s Law The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20.1-17) show what’s generally good and right to do. You don’t want to live in a culture where they’re ignored. Say: I want to become this kind of person.

20. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Gifts A spiritual gift is given to each of us [from the Spirit] so we can help each other. (1 Cor 12.7) God gives you special abilities to exercise in community. They’re not dependent on money, status or good looks. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Gifts A spiritual gift is given to each of us [from the Spirit] so we can help each other. (1 Cor 12.7) God gives you special abilities to exercise in community. They’re not dependent on money, status or good looks.

21. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Gifts The gifts are God in action among his people. It’s God at work through you. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Gifts The gifts are God in action among his people. It’s God at work through you.

22. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit...the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control. (Galatians 5.22-23a) This isn’t action (the gifts), it’s character. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit...the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control. (Galatians 5.22-23a) This isn’t action (the gifts), it’s character.

23. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Love is willing the best for another. God can’t not love you. Jesus showed this on the cross. Now it’s in you. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Love is willing the best for another. God can’t not love you. Jesus showed this on the cross. Now it’s in you.

24. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Joy isn’t a pleasurable sensation, but a pervasive sense of well-being because of God’s goodness. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Joy isn’t a pleasurable sensation, but a pervasive sense of well-being because of God’s goodness.

25. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Gentleness is touching things lightly. You become saturated with God and energized with his love. Four areas where God is at work the Spirit’s Fruit Gentleness is touching things lightly. You become saturated with God and energized with his love.

26. The Kingdom of God, Here and Now Make it simple. Practice the presence of God. Become childlike, Jesus said. Take the kingdom with you. Do everything with God. People will see and say Wow, God! Make it simple. Practice the presence of God. Become childlike, Jesus said. Take the kingdom with you. Do everything with God. People will see and say Wow, God!

27. And you? Are you thinking about your thinking? Have you decided to depend on Jesus, not yourself? Have you let his kingdom invade yours? Are you practicing the presence? Repent: Think and Change

28. And you? Are you thinking about your thinking? Have you decided to depend on Jesus, not yourself? Have you let his kingdom invade yours? Are you practicing the presence? Repent: Think and Change

29. And ROOTS? And ROOTS? Imagine ROOTS full kingdom citizens, connected to God, working with him, permeated with love, living like Jesus. Repent: Think and Change