Our Kingdom Is Not Of This World - John Pereira
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Summary
The central message is that the Christian life requires adopting the values and attitude of Jesus Christ, as the Kingdom of God is not of this world. The speaker emphasizes that believers are called to be witnesses by reflecting Jesus's life and values, resisting the mental blindness and worldly values promoted by Satan. To maintain this focus, one must guard their hearts and continually study God's Word to remain a new creation in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The goal of discipleship and Jesus as our focusThe Holy Spirit works to show us the beauty of Jesus so we are drawn to follow His example.Philippians 2:5
My kingdom is not of this worldSatan as the god of this world works day and night to blind minds with worldly values, contrasting sharply with Christ's kingdom.John 18:362 Corinthians 4:4
Do not be conformed to this worldLike a frog in slowly heating water, believers can be subtly desensitized to worldly values without realizing it if they do not guard their hearts.
Learning from Job and NoahJob and Noah lived among people caught up in worldly pursuits, yet they maintained a different value system by guarding their hearts.
Gideon's three hundred men on guardGod selected the 300 men who lapped water carefully rather than kneeling down, picturing those who stay alert while living in enemy territory.Judges 7:6
Moses refusing the treasures of EgyptBy faith, Moses's parents hid him, and later Moses chose ill treatment with God's people over temporary pleasures and Egypt's treasures.Hebrews 11:23
True worship in spirit and truthTrue worshippers worship the Father in spirit and truth, and believers must ensure they have truly tasted the Kingdom of Heaven rather than just knowing religious words.John 4:19
Rescued from the domain of darknessGod has qualified us by rescuing us from the domain of darkness and transferring us into the kingdom of His beloved Son.Colossians 1:12
Active soldiers not entangled in everyday lifeActive soldiers for Christ must not get entangled in the affairs of everyday life, keeping their focus on pleasing the One who enlisted them.
What shall it profit a man?When tempted, Jesus chose to worship God alone, reminding us of the immense value of the soul compared to gaining the whole world.
Bought with a great priceSince believers have been bought with a great price, their bodies belong to God as temples where the Holy Spirit dwells.1 Corinthians 6:20
Presenting our bodies as a reasonable sacrificeBelievers are urged by God's mercies to present their bodies as living and holy sacrifices, transformed by the renewing of their minds.
