Thursday, 13 October 2016
YOUTH AND DELIVERANCE FOR MARRIAGE
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Friday, 9 September 2016
7 TYPES OF BAD SPOUSES
7 TYPES OF BAD SPOUSES
• The Yes Spouse: This spouse is quick to agree but slow to deliver. Every item is always YES. The Yes spouses leave a trail of unfulfilled commitments and broken promises. Yes spouses over-commit to please.
• The Maybe spouse: When faced with a crucial decision, the Maybe spouses are not predictable. You are not sure of them because to them it is ‘maybe I will’
• The Nothing spouse: You can’t know what’s going on because the Nothing spouse tells you nothing—no feedback, verbal or nonverbal. They are the reserved ones. If you ask them the answer is ‘nothing’
• The No spouse: This spouse is the negatively rigid ones. This one defends his or her cause by saying, ‘I’m not being negative, I’m being realistic.’ Even if there is an obvious yes, they are doleful and discouraging with their NO.
• The Grenade spouse: This spouse explodes in tantrums that seem disproportionate to the present circumstances, sending the other partner ducking for cover and wondering what it’s all about. These are too emotional and can explode any time.
• The Know-It-All spouse: This spouse knows everything about every subject. They are not ready to hear or listen from the other spouse about ideas or suggestion. They are related to The Think-They-Know-It-All. These once even if they don’t know that much, they don’t let that get in the way.
• The Bulldozer spouse: The spouse is pushy and ruthless, loud and forceful. If you are in their way, you will be eliminated.
• The Maybe spouse: When faced with a crucial decision, the Maybe spouses are not predictable. You are not sure of them because to them it is ‘maybe I will’
• The Nothing spouse: You can’t know what’s going on because the Nothing spouse tells you nothing—no feedback, verbal or nonverbal. They are the reserved ones. If you ask them the answer is ‘nothing’
• The No spouse: This spouse is the negatively rigid ones. This one defends his or her cause by saying, ‘I’m not being negative, I’m being realistic.’ Even if there is an obvious yes, they are doleful and discouraging with their NO.
• The Grenade spouse: This spouse explodes in tantrums that seem disproportionate to the present circumstances, sending the other partner ducking for cover and wondering what it’s all about. These are too emotional and can explode any time.
• The Know-It-All spouse: This spouse knows everything about every subject. They are not ready to hear or listen from the other spouse about ideas or suggestion. They are related to The Think-They-Know-It-All. These once even if they don’t know that much, they don’t let that get in the way.
• The Bulldozer spouse: The spouse is pushy and ruthless, loud and forceful. If you are in their way, you will be eliminated.
John Museredzo is a passionate teacher of the Word of God. He is also an author of; ‘The Dream In The Wilderness’, ‘In Pursuit of The Calling’, ‘Youth, Relationships & Marriage’, ‘Youth and Sexual Purity’ and co-author of ‘Success Within Reach’. For all the resource material contact +263775127589
DEALING WITH SEXUAL BUGS
DEALING WITH SEXUAL BUGS
1. Acknowledge that you are wrong
The Bible challenges the people to recognize their sin and to receive Christ as Saviour. Many people live a life of self defence. They do not want to admit that they are wrong. For any kind of deliverance the first point of call is to admit that you are addicted to sexual sins and what you are doing is wrong. Denying that you are wrong and defending yourself is blocking the need for overcoming sexual bugs and may not be the solution. Never try to justify your problem and raise the ‘good’ reasons behind surfing nude pictures.
2. Recognize you need help and willing to change
It is not enough to just acknowledge that you are wrong. When you acknowledge that you are wrong you need to recognize and admit that you are in need of help. When you do that you open access and an avenue to your deliverance from being bound. When you recognize that you need help you must yield to the will of God for Him to begin a new life in you.
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion ~ Proverbs 28:13.
Some do not want to change just because they think that it is not possible to change. Many people understand they are wrong and they know they need help but they are not ready to change. You can never change until you are willing. Change is a deliberate move. It is true that we may not be feeling like changing but we can decide to do it for our own sake.
3. Seek help and confess
The truth is that when you try to keep sin a secret, your spirit will become increasingly troubled and haunted. Therefore, if you have a problem of pornography addiction, you must seek help and be counselled. Make yourself accountable to a spiritual authority, who may be a pastor or a mature believer. You need someone to share your challenges and struggles with.
I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide; I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD'; And You forgave the guilt of my sin ~ Psalm 32:5.
If you are bound you may also need prayer of deliverance from the sin and the spirits associated with it. You need to sever any relationship which may encourage the destructive behavior. There is also the power of confession. Confession is exposing the sin and the devil that pushes you to act badly.
4. Be conformed to the Word of God
The word of God is the best solution to every evil deed. When we let the word of God rule in us we are actually surrendering to the will of God and letting Him take control of our life. Every youth must have a habit of reading the Word of God for the transformation of the mind (Romans 12:2).
Mediation of the word of God will make us subject to the Word and reject all evil thoughts and replace it with the truth. Prayer and meditation of Bible verses is a great way of mirroring yourself against what God thinks of you and how your life should be. Married people must also replace junk music with powerful worship music as a way of inviting God’s presence.
5. Avoid tempting moments
When you are on the road map to recovery you can’t be found visiting pornographic sites again. Make every effort to flee from temptation. The fire which once burnt you is still in existence and you can’t fool yourself that you will never be burnt. Be careful of your friends and who you spend your day with. Do not follow the counsel of the wicked and evil men. Turn your eye from everything no matter how tempting it is AND be committed to a holy life.
6. Destroy all pornographic material
The devil takes hold of you using the material which belongs to his kingdom. It is not possible to expect deliverance and keep those materials which were keeping you bound. If you want to be delivered from pornographic bondage and overcome pornography addiction you must destroy any pornographic materials in your possession. Keeping pornographic material will make you fall into temptation of constantly wanting to refer to the material. Today, deliberately decide to wean yourself off pornography.
John Museredzo is a passionate teacher of the Word of God. + 263775127589
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
KEYS TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
KEYS TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
6 Rs FOR EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
A human being is a relational being. You cannot avoid relationships in life. It maybe at family level, social level, organisational or institutional level. For these relationships to work parties to a relationship should utilise the keys below:
1. Respect
Many relationships fail because of lack of respect. Respect is mutual. Many times we think it is the junior who should respect the senior. Respect is a matter of the heart and has nothing to do with positions. There are many pastors who do not respect the congregation they lead, managers who do not respect their subordinates, employers who do not respect their employees and even husbands who do not respect their wives. Respect is not demanded but earned. Many organisations are full of leaders who demand respect and they are surprised that the more they demand it the more they don't get it. If we understand that we are the image of God we will able to respect. However pride had limited many people to respect others in a relationship set up Respect is hinged on the spirit of servanthood.
2. Reciprocity
Relationship building is a two way street way. Many people expect others to make effort to build a relationship when they are relaxed. It is abuse to expect one part to a relationship to make effort to build a relationship. You have a role to play for that relationship to stand. If you want to be respected then respect also, if you want to be given, then start to give, if you want great company desire to be in company. Relationship is transaction which doesn't involve one person. In this transaction, when we help each other to build relationships, organisations, families and institutions will live in greatness.
3. Responsibility of actions
Relationships only survive because of responsibility of people in the relationship. All the actions we do in a relationship we should be responsible for the them. Many relationships are made up of people who have a blame game. If anything goes wrong in a relationship and we are responsible , are we able to own up. Husbands shift blame when they mess up, some pastors shift blame when they mess up, directors shift blame when they mess up and the list goes on. This is bad for any relationship. When a part to a relationship is blamed for actions they have not done they are bound to shut down or switch off from that relationship.
4. Restoration
In any relationship setup , many a time there is bound to be crossing of paths. There are bound to be conflicts and disagreements. When that happens there should be restoration mechanisms. This include conflict resolution, forgiveness, counselling and so on. Many divorces, church splits, company shut downs were caused by people who didn't want to restore relations. It is sad that many institutions want to be great when using a wounded team. In the same institution, there are offended people and ones who have offended others. Many strained relations can be restored if we become realistic and understand that we need each other. Decide today to restore that relationship.
5. Receptive heart
A relationship is based on a receptive heart. Many people have closed hearts such that they are skeptic of any move to a relationship. You cannot grow in a relationship whether institutional or social if you are not ready to receive another person in your heart. Some people, because of their background they have told themselves that they are unlovable. Sometimes it is because of inferiority complex. For you to be received, you should be able to receive others.
6. Roadmap
For any relationship to work there must be a road map. The road map include purpose and objectives of the relationship, the motive behind entering in that relationship and also relationship building blocks. Some relationships are not worth it. They waste time for you. Some relationships are temporary and some are permanent. Ask yourself, why am I in that relationship.
John Museredzo is a pastor / author / business consultant / speaker. Contact +263775127589
6 Rs FOR EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
A human being is a relational being. You cannot avoid relationships in life. It maybe at family level, social level, organisational or institutional level. For these relationships to work parties to a relationship should utilise the keys below:
1. Respect
Many relationships fail because of lack of respect. Respect is mutual. Many times we think it is the junior who should respect the senior. Respect is a matter of the heart and has nothing to do with positions. There are many pastors who do not respect the congregation they lead, managers who do not respect their subordinates, employers who do not respect their employees and even husbands who do not respect their wives. Respect is not demanded but earned. Many organisations are full of leaders who demand respect and they are surprised that the more they demand it the more they don't get it. If we understand that we are the image of God we will able to respect. However pride had limited many people to respect others in a relationship set up Respect is hinged on the spirit of servanthood.
2. Reciprocity
Relationship building is a two way street way. Many people expect others to make effort to build a relationship when they are relaxed. It is abuse to expect one part to a relationship to make effort to build a relationship. You have a role to play for that relationship to stand. If you want to be respected then respect also, if you want to be given, then start to give, if you want great company desire to be in company. Relationship is transaction which doesn't involve one person. In this transaction, when we help each other to build relationships, organisations, families and institutions will live in greatness.
3. Responsibility of actions
Relationships only survive because of responsibility of people in the relationship. All the actions we do in a relationship we should be responsible for the them. Many relationships are made up of people who have a blame game. If anything goes wrong in a relationship and we are responsible , are we able to own up. Husbands shift blame when they mess up, some pastors shift blame when they mess up, directors shift blame when they mess up and the list goes on. This is bad for any relationship. When a part to a relationship is blamed for actions they have not done they are bound to shut down or switch off from that relationship.
4. Restoration
In any relationship setup , many a time there is bound to be crossing of paths. There are bound to be conflicts and disagreements. When that happens there should be restoration mechanisms. This include conflict resolution, forgiveness, counselling and so on. Many divorces, church splits, company shut downs were caused by people who didn't want to restore relations. It is sad that many institutions want to be great when using a wounded team. In the same institution, there are offended people and ones who have offended others. Many strained relations can be restored if we become realistic and understand that we need each other. Decide today to restore that relationship.
5. Receptive heart
A relationship is based on a receptive heart. Many people have closed hearts such that they are skeptic of any move to a relationship. You cannot grow in a relationship whether institutional or social if you are not ready to receive another person in your heart. Some people, because of their background they have told themselves that they are unlovable. Sometimes it is because of inferiority complex. For you to be received, you should be able to receive others.
6. Roadmap
For any relationship to work there must be a road map. The road map include purpose and objectives of the relationship, the motive behind entering in that relationship and also relationship building blocks. Some relationships are not worth it. They waste time for you. Some relationships are temporary and some are permanent. Ask yourself, why am I in that relationship.
John Museredzo is a pastor / author / business consultant / speaker. Contact +263775127589
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
JESUS' MODEL OF LEADERSHIP
JESUS’ MODEL OF LEADERSHIP
.....the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him. ~ John 4:28-30
The challenge we have as leaders is trying to change the whole world alone. A good leader touches individuals through an individual or a small group of individuals who will then touch the whole world. In fact we cannot be everywhere. Even not every people can read our books or hear us. Leaders who only think about themselves as the ULTIMATE in world transformation are bound to fail. Do not fool yourself. Touch a person at a time and those who will touch others.
It is painful that today the leader is competing against the person whom he is grooming to touch the world. The mentor is competing with the mentee. The mentor is being jealousy on the growth of the mentee. The spiritual father is competing with the spiritual son. In fact the spiritual father is busy stealing the spiritual son’s church members. The bishop or apostle competes with their own pastors they lead. The manager competes with their subordinates.
Imagine what would have happened if Jesus would have turned away the people who were brought through the Samaritan woman. Organizations are not growing because of leaders who are fixing people who should propel the organization forward. Leaders do not grow if they want to get credit for everything which happens in the organization. It should also be noted that the Samaritan woman did not draw people to herself. She said, ‘Come; see a man…….’ In our leadership we will fail if we want and demand credit when in fact we are acting on someone’s behalf. It should also wise to speak about the person who has influenced or impacted you, if you are to go far.
Today, as a leader make an effort to release and your mentee to touch the world. Release and develop that youth member. Never compete with somebody you are trying to develop. You will grow more when you touch and influence more individuals. In fact through that individual, you will go far in your leadership.
John Museredzo is a passionate teacher of the Word of God. +263775127589
BOOK TITLE FORMULATION
BOOK TITLE FORMULATION
This is one of the most critical part of your book. This stage puzzles and confuse most authors. Many authors are stuck on this stage. The issue is that if you are not careful you will be having a lot of options at your disposal. In fact 'many advisors' would want to come to your rescue. If you are not careful you can produce a very good book but with a title thrown or imposed on you. This stage needs a lot of imagination.
Though this list is not exhaustive, these qualities of a title of a book could help:
1. Original: it's cowardice to copy and paste titles. Show that it's your title.
2. Not too long: too long a title could be preemptive of all what's in the book.
3. Not too short: people may struggle to understand what to you want to say.
4. Specific and not ambiguous: the title must not have lots of interpretation at face value.
5. Captivating and not too dull: the title is part of the cover of a book and should be captivating.
6. Simple and not too complicated: simplicity is the greatest channel to touch a complicated world.
7. Captures your thoughts in the book: some authors fall in a temptation of having a title which is divorced from the contents of the book.
8. Permanance: unless it for volumes or you intent to change the contents of the book, the title should speak into eternity. There is no need to continously change the title
I am glad you are going to pick that book and make it ready for publishing.
John Museredzo is a pastor | motivational speaker | author | publishing consultant. + 263775127589
This is one of the most critical part of your book. This stage puzzles and confuse most authors. Many authors are stuck on this stage. The issue is that if you are not careful you will be having a lot of options at your disposal. In fact 'many advisors' would want to come to your rescue. If you are not careful you can produce a very good book but with a title thrown or imposed on you. This stage needs a lot of imagination.
Though this list is not exhaustive, these qualities of a title of a book could help:
1. Original: it's cowardice to copy and paste titles. Show that it's your title.
2. Not too long: too long a title could be preemptive of all what's in the book.
3. Not too short: people may struggle to understand what to you want to say.
4. Specific and not ambiguous: the title must not have lots of interpretation at face value.
5. Captivating and not too dull: the title is part of the cover of a book and should be captivating.
6. Simple and not too complicated: simplicity is the greatest channel to touch a complicated world.
7. Captures your thoughts in the book: some authors fall in a temptation of having a title which is divorced from the contents of the book.
8. Permanance: unless it for volumes or you intent to change the contents of the book, the title should speak into eternity. There is no need to continously change the title
I am glad you are going to pick that book and make it ready for publishing.
John Museredzo is a pastor | motivational speaker | author | publishing consultant. + 263775127589
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
KINGDOM OF GOD TEACHING FOR HOME CELLS
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Resources: Preach The Kingdom (pg 6), Hidden treasure (pg 7)
• It is the divine, Sovereign rule or reign of God, whether in heaven or on earth.
• It is the ruler-ship of God in the lives/ hearts of believers.. As Christians we are in the Kingdom of God because Jesus Christ reigns in our hearts, since we accepted Him as Lord and Saviour.
MEANING OF THE WORD ‘KINGDOM’
The word kingdom is made up of two words
a. king- a king who rules
b. dom, domain or dominion –this refers to a sphere of influence, the sphere of ruling, territory of rule, the area which a king has dominion over or subjects who are ruled or
Therefore a kingdom just means a territory under a king. When applied to the kingdom of god it then refers to the territory under the ruler-ship or dominion of God.
3 KINDS OF KINGDOMS (Hidden Treasure pg 19-21)
These are Kingdoms in the world:
• Kingdom of God - which is everlasting. It has no beginning and no ending. This kingdom leads to life.
• Kingdom of the devil - which is temporary. Has a beginning and an end. This kingdom leads to deaths and suffering in hell.
• Kingdom of man – this can be controlled by either God or devil
God has all the power. He is omnipotent. But the devil has some power, but not all the power. Devil is a king with his own subjects, i.e. fallen angels; demons (2 Cor. 4:3; Lk. 4:6) Which Kingdom is controlling your life?
NAMES OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Hidden Treasure (pg 9)
a. Kingdom of God
b. Kingdom of heaven
Used interchangeably with kingdom of God
Mt 19:23-24, “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle that for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
Kingdom of heaven used exclusively in Matthew (33 times)
Matthew written to Jews who thought it disrespectful to use God’s name too often.
c. Kingdom of the Son of Man (Mt 13:41)
d. Kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph 5:5)
e. Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ (Rev. 11:15)
f. My Kingdom (by Jesus in Lk 22:30)
HOW DOES ONE ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM
Hidden treasure pg 22-23
We don’t join the Kingdom but have to enter it only be repentance. Being in the choir, having a position in church or being a member of a church doesn’t necessarily make you a member of the kingdom. Be born again. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom. To enter the Kingdom we need spiritual rebirth. (John 3: 1-20) One needs to confess, believe and accept Jesus and be saved (Jn 1:12; Rom 10:9). Entrance into the Kingdom of God is only through repentance and salvation (Jn 3:3, 5) Spiritual rebirth qualifies us to enter the Kingdom of God. There is need for righteousness for us to enter the Kingdom. (Mt 5:20 Mt 6:33)
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Hidden Treasure (pg 5,11-16)
1. The kingdom is the church and the church is the kingdom
2. The kingdom is only spiritual and doesn’t have physical effects. People will pray for them to get to heaven and don’t worry about life on this earth.
3. The kingdom is only materialistic and we should seek it to get blessed and issue of heaven does not matter.
WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE KINGDOM
Hidden Treasure (pg 10,16)
• The kingdom is eternal: Dan 2:34-35, 44: 7:18Ps 145;13,Lk 1:31-33
• The Kingdom is spiritual: God is Spirit - we must worship God in spirit and in truth. (Jn. 18:36; Jn. 4:24;)
• The Kingdom of truth: The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of truth. (Jn 18:36-38). Jn 14:16 says "Jesus is the truth." Knowledge of the truth sets us free (Jn 8:32). The Spirit of God leads us into all truth.
• The Kingdom of Love: Love is the principle rule of the Kingdom (1 Cor 13). The Kingdom through Jesus Christ reveals God's Love (John 3:16). Members of the Kingdom abide in Love. God is a God of love.
• The Kingdom of Light: We are transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Light. Members of the Kingdom are in the Light and they are the light of the world. God is Light and there is no darkness in Him. (I Jn 1:5,7; Jm 1:17; Jn 8:12, 1:4-5,9; Eph 5:8; Rev 21:23; Lk 2:32; Mt 5:14,16; Is. 60:1)
• The Kingdom of Righteousness, Peace and Joy: The Kingdom is a life of true holiness.The Kingdom of God is righteousness. This is God's righteousness, not Man's (Rom. 3:10; Rom 14:17; I Cor. 6:9-10; Mt 6:33)
• The Kingdom of Power and Authority: Jesus taught not only with his words but with His works. We have to believe his works (Jn 10:37-38) His ministry was followed by signs and wonders. 1Co 4:7, cc Ac 1:8
WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER IN THE KINGDOM
Resources: Preach The Kingdom (pg 2-10), Hidden Treasure (pg 30, 33-42)
• To act on the teachings of the King (Mt 7:24-27): We must live a life of love and compassion toward those in need, especially to those of the household of faith (Ga 6:10).
• To seek first the kingdom of God (Mt. 6:33)
• To do the will of the Father (Mt 5:10; 7:21): We must live a life of righteousness and holiness (Mt 5:20 Ro 6:9-10; Ga 5:19-21; Eph 5:5).
• Understand the Kingdom: We must seek to be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God (2Th 1:5).
• Extend the Kingdom: We must faithfully preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations (Mt 24:14).
• We must be willing to sacrifice or deny all (sell all) to attain the Kingdom (Mt 13:44; Mt 13:45). We must not look back (Lk 9:62).
• We must serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear (Heb 12:28).
• We must seek to make our calling and election sure (2Pe 1:10-11). We must faithfully do the business of the King as we wait for His return (Lk 19:11-15).
• We must be willing forgive as the King has forgiven us (Mt 6:12; 14; 18:12-14).
• We must live lives of humility (Mt 5:3; 18:1-4).
• We must remain constantly prepared for the King’s appearing (Mt 25:1-13; Mk 9:47; 2Ti 4:18).
• We must pray for the manifestation of the kingdom on earth (Mt 5:10; Mk 11:12; Mt 6:19). We must do spiritual warfare against the kingdom of Satan (Mt 12:28; Lk 11:20). We must boldly demonstrate the power of the Kingdom (Lk 9:1-2; 10-11; 10:9-11; 16:17-20).
Prepared and compiled by Pastor John Museredzo +263775127589
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Resources: Preach The Kingdom (pg 6), Hidden treasure (pg 7)
• It is the divine, Sovereign rule or reign of God, whether in heaven or on earth.
• It is the ruler-ship of God in the lives/ hearts of believers.. As Christians we are in the Kingdom of God because Jesus Christ reigns in our hearts, since we accepted Him as Lord and Saviour.
MEANING OF THE WORD ‘KINGDOM’
The word kingdom is made up of two words
a. king- a king who rules
b. dom, domain or dominion –this refers to a sphere of influence, the sphere of ruling, territory of rule, the area which a king has dominion over or subjects who are ruled or
Therefore a kingdom just means a territory under a king. When applied to the kingdom of god it then refers to the territory under the ruler-ship or dominion of God.
3 KINDS OF KINGDOMS (Hidden Treasure pg 19-21)
These are Kingdoms in the world:
• Kingdom of God - which is everlasting. It has no beginning and no ending. This kingdom leads to life.
• Kingdom of the devil - which is temporary. Has a beginning and an end. This kingdom leads to deaths and suffering in hell.
• Kingdom of man – this can be controlled by either God or devil
God has all the power. He is omnipotent. But the devil has some power, but not all the power. Devil is a king with his own subjects, i.e. fallen angels; demons (2 Cor. 4:3; Lk. 4:6) Which Kingdom is controlling your life?
NAMES OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Hidden Treasure (pg 9)
a. Kingdom of God
b. Kingdom of heaven
Used interchangeably with kingdom of God
Mt 19:23-24, “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle that for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
Kingdom of heaven used exclusively in Matthew (33 times)
Matthew written to Jews who thought it disrespectful to use God’s name too often.
c. Kingdom of the Son of Man (Mt 13:41)
d. Kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph 5:5)
e. Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ (Rev. 11:15)
f. My Kingdom (by Jesus in Lk 22:30)
HOW DOES ONE ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM
Hidden treasure pg 22-23
We don’t join the Kingdom but have to enter it only be repentance. Being in the choir, having a position in church or being a member of a church doesn’t necessarily make you a member of the kingdom. Be born again. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom. To enter the Kingdom we need spiritual rebirth. (John 3: 1-20) One needs to confess, believe and accept Jesus and be saved (Jn 1:12; Rom 10:9). Entrance into the Kingdom of God is only through repentance and salvation (Jn 3:3, 5) Spiritual rebirth qualifies us to enter the Kingdom of God. There is need for righteousness for us to enter the Kingdom. (Mt 5:20 Mt 6:33)
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Hidden Treasure (pg 5,11-16)
1. The kingdom is the church and the church is the kingdom
2. The kingdom is only spiritual and doesn’t have physical effects. People will pray for them to get to heaven and don’t worry about life on this earth.
3. The kingdom is only materialistic and we should seek it to get blessed and issue of heaven does not matter.
WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE KINGDOM
Hidden Treasure (pg 10,16)
• The kingdom is eternal: Dan 2:34-35, 44: 7:18Ps 145;13,Lk 1:31-33
• The Kingdom is spiritual: God is Spirit - we must worship God in spirit and in truth. (Jn. 18:36; Jn. 4:24;)
• The Kingdom of truth: The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of truth. (Jn 18:36-38). Jn 14:16 says "Jesus is the truth." Knowledge of the truth sets us free (Jn 8:32). The Spirit of God leads us into all truth.
• The Kingdom of Love: Love is the principle rule of the Kingdom (1 Cor 13). The Kingdom through Jesus Christ reveals God's Love (John 3:16). Members of the Kingdom abide in Love. God is a God of love.
• The Kingdom of Light: We are transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Light. Members of the Kingdom are in the Light and they are the light of the world. God is Light and there is no darkness in Him. (I Jn 1:5,7; Jm 1:17; Jn 8:12, 1:4-5,9; Eph 5:8; Rev 21:23; Lk 2:32; Mt 5:14,16; Is. 60:1)
• The Kingdom of Righteousness, Peace and Joy: The Kingdom is a life of true holiness.The Kingdom of God is righteousness. This is God's righteousness, not Man's (Rom. 3:10; Rom 14:17; I Cor. 6:9-10; Mt 6:33)
• The Kingdom of Power and Authority: Jesus taught not only with his words but with His works. We have to believe his works (Jn 10:37-38) His ministry was followed by signs and wonders. 1Co 4:7, cc Ac 1:8
WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER IN THE KINGDOM
Resources: Preach The Kingdom (pg 2-10), Hidden Treasure (pg 30, 33-42)
• To act on the teachings of the King (Mt 7:24-27): We must live a life of love and compassion toward those in need, especially to those of the household of faith (Ga 6:10).
• To seek first the kingdom of God (Mt. 6:33)
• To do the will of the Father (Mt 5:10; 7:21): We must live a life of righteousness and holiness (Mt 5:20 Ro 6:9-10; Ga 5:19-21; Eph 5:5).
• Understand the Kingdom: We must seek to be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God (2Th 1:5).
• Extend the Kingdom: We must faithfully preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations (Mt 24:14).
• We must be willing to sacrifice or deny all (sell all) to attain the Kingdom (Mt 13:44; Mt 13:45). We must not look back (Lk 9:62).
• We must serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear (Heb 12:28).
• We must seek to make our calling and election sure (2Pe 1:10-11). We must faithfully do the business of the King as we wait for His return (Lk 19:11-15).
• We must be willing forgive as the King has forgiven us (Mt 6:12; 14; 18:12-14).
• We must live lives of humility (Mt 5:3; 18:1-4).
• We must remain constantly prepared for the King’s appearing (Mt 25:1-13; Mk 9:47; 2Ti 4:18).
• We must pray for the manifestation of the kingdom on earth (Mt 5:10; Mk 11:12; Mt 6:19). We must do spiritual warfare against the kingdom of Satan (Mt 12:28; Lk 11:20). We must boldly demonstrate the power of the Kingdom (Lk 9:1-2; 10-11; 10:9-11; 16:17-20).
Prepared and compiled by Pastor John Museredzo +263775127589
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