by Ps Wilson
Big idea:
God's kingdom citizen live distinct lives that display God's reign
People around us should be able to recognize us belonging to Jesus through the way we live
The Kingdom Theme in Matthew:
- The King's arrival (Matthew 2-3)
- The Kingdom's teachings by Jesus (Matthew 5-7; 10; 13; 18; 23-25)
- The Kingdom's manifestation through Jesus' signs and wonders (Matthew 8-9; 14-17)
- The King's crucifixion, death and resurrection (Matthew 26-28)
- The King's commission to make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
Matthew 5:13
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
Salt was used for:
- flavour
- preservation
- covenant making (Leviticus 2:13)
Salt symbolise the permanence of the covenant and the faithfulness of those entered into the covenant
Salt was used to flavour food, represent purity from decay and corruption, and symbolise the permanence of a covenant in ancient times
"The first struggle"
- is that many of us have not yet embraced every word of God wholeheartedly
Do you believe that you are the salt of the earth?
- If you don't believe you will not live as one.
If you are the salt, You will preserve integrity and truth and not participate in falsehood, our society around us will become different
Kingdom living begins with the conviction of God's word in your heart
"The second struggle"
- is that we have divided our lives into the sacred and the secular
This is not God's will to divide sacred and secular
Kingdom witness is for the world as well
Jesus knows the imperfection in our lives and Jesus is waiting to takeover. Do we want to allow Him to make every space in our lives as sacred?
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:15
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
Light is not to be hidden or covered
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
He gave the most important punchline that God's people must shine so that people can see Jesus
God's people are to bear His image, represent Him in the world through what we do, so that people around us can see the King that we serve
We're to be bold to do good works, wherever He place us. The glory we receive from the world must praise God whom we are following. It is only complete when others see King Jesus
Salt does it's function discreetly in the background. Whereas light exposed darkness and brings truth publicly
Be ready to expose Evil and wickedness when required
Love positively for the kingdom
Father let your power and presence takeover my secular space daily
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Church is the ambassador of the King
by Ps Meng Cham
Big idea:
The spirit empowers the church to extend the kingdom to all the nations through Christ the king's authority
1. the mystery of the church
- the king's assembly
Ephesians 3:1-6
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
Mystery was used 7 times by Paul. Mystery means God's hidden plan and purpose that has now been revealed through the Holy Spirit
How do we see the church?
A. As the One New Humanity
Ephesians 2:11-12
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Ephesians 2:13-16
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
Ephesians 4:3-6
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
B. As the citizens of God's kingdom
Ephesians 2:19
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,
C. As the Temple of God
Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:21-22
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Through the Holy Spirit God is gathering us to His holy temple
We are sacred space, therefore we don't need to travel to a sacred space
We are left here to do what we can do while on the earth
We are not only the king's assembly but we are also the king's ambassadors (embassy on earth)
2 Corinthians 5:17-18
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
2 Corinthians 5:20a
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
What are we suppose to do?
# We are in The Ministry of Reconciliation
- Our Model is not of this world but Christ, we just need to represent Christ wherever we are
- We implore to those outside to come into the ministry of reconciliation
Ephesians 6:19b-20
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
We are facing Opposition that needs prayer to breakthrough
Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Not every prayer we pray or every good deeds we do yields the result we expected because of the unseen evil powers
Not yet, we can expect resistance
All those unseen forces cannot defeat us Unless we give up ground
A good defence is the best offence
Ephesians 6:14-17
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Belt of truth - Our integrity
The breastplate of righteousness - Our confidence, Guards our hearts
The shoes of readiness - Our response, No need to be reactive
The shield of faith - Our trust, Blocks the doubt
Helmet of salvation - Our assurance, Our Security
The sword of the spirit - Our reliance, Is the word of God
All useless Without empowerment of the Holy Spirit
Pray all times with all kinds of prayers
Discipleship Is not optional but engine to the kingdom of God
We're the living example to the world, a foretaste to those outside what eternity is like
- Example of this is the case of PR vs Citizen
Discipleship or reaching out to someone: We Should not look for a way to opt out
Are you a PR enjoying the benefits of the kingdom or Are you a Citizen Taking up responsibility?
When things are ok there's no difference whether PR or citizen but when things goes wrong, there is a different
God help me to represent you to live well
Big idea:
The spirit empowers the church to extend the kingdom to all the nations through Christ the king's authority
1. the mystery of the church
- the king's assembly
Ephesians 3:1-6
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
Mystery was used 7 times by Paul. Mystery means God's hidden plan and purpose that has now been revealed through the Holy Spirit
How do we see the church?
A. As the One New Humanity
Ephesians 2:11-12
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
Ephesians 2:13-16
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
Ephesians 4:3-6
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
B. As the citizens of God's kingdom
Ephesians 2:19
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,
C. As the Temple of God
Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:21-22
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Through the Holy Spirit God is gathering us to His holy temple
We are sacred space, therefore we don't need to travel to a sacred space
We are left here to do what we can do while on the earth
We are not only the king's assembly but we are also the king's ambassadors (embassy on earth)
2 Corinthians 5:17-18
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
2 Corinthians 5:20a
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
What are we suppose to do?
# We are in The Ministry of Reconciliation
- Our Model is not of this world but Christ, we just need to represent Christ wherever we are
- We implore to those outside to come into the ministry of reconciliation
Ephesians 6:19b-20
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
We are facing Opposition that needs prayer to breakthrough
Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Not every prayer we pray or every good deeds we do yields the result we expected because of the unseen evil powers
Not yet, we can expect resistance
All those unseen forces cannot defeat us Unless we give up ground
A good defence is the best offence
Ephesians 6:14-17
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Belt of truth - Our integrity
The breastplate of righteousness - Our confidence, Guards our hearts
The shoes of readiness - Our response, No need to be reactive
The shield of faith - Our trust, Blocks the doubt
Helmet of salvation - Our assurance, Our Security
The sword of the spirit - Our reliance, Is the word of God
All useless Without empowerment of the Holy Spirit
Pray all times with all kinds of prayers
Discipleship Is not optional but engine to the kingdom of God
We're the living example to the world, a foretaste to those outside what eternity is like
- Example of this is the case of PR vs Citizen
Discipleship or reaching out to someone: We Should not look for a way to opt out
Are you a PR enjoying the benefits of the kingdom or Are you a Citizen Taking up responsibility?
When things are ok there's no difference whether PR or citizen but when things goes wrong, there is a different
God help me to represent you to live well
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Questions on Kingdom Gospel
by Pastor Wilson
I. The issue of evil and why God allows it to persist from first rebellion to the third rebellion?
The 1st rebellion in Genesis 3:
is about a divine being (the serpent) who tempted Adam and Eve to rebel against God
In Genesis 3, the serpent had evil intent even though the bible did not mention the serpent is evil. The seed of rebellion is already found in the serpent before reaching Adam and Eve
Both the Human and Supernatural Families were involved in the 1st rebellion
The 2nd rebellion in Genesis 6:
is about a rebellious group of the sons of God, who had sexual union with the daughters of Man, and conceived a mixed breed of giants called the Nephilim (Genesis 6:4)
The sons of God in the Old Testament refers to supernatural beings whom God created to be part of His Supernatural Family and to serve Him in the Divine Council (Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Psalm 29:1, Psalm 82:1-8, Psalm 89:5-7)
As a consequence, God sent a flood to destroy the wickedness caused by the human and the giant races (Genesis 6:11-13, Genesis 6:17)
This group of rebellious sons of God was cast into hell and chained in darkness until the day of Judgement (Jude 6-7, 2 Peter 2:4)
The 3rd rebellion in Genesis 11:
In the 3rd rebellion we learned that the people in the Babel built a Ziggurat, a Mesopotamian temple structure, to worship other lesser gods (Genesis 11:4)
God then confused their language, disinherited them to the other deities, and dispersed them all over the earth (Genesis 11:7-9, Deuteronomy 32:8-9)
Application:
Q. Did God fail to eradicate evil in the three rebvellion?
Q. Did God lose control over both the Human and Supernatural Families?
Q. Why did God allow these rebellious to occur if He was all-powerful?
We need to understand the concept of freewill
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
Humans must have the ability to make decision as God would, not robots
Humans must have the agency of freewill to bear God's image and represent Him
God can remove the agency of freewill but the moment God removes freewill it goes against His desire to represent Him and bears His name
When we love Him mindlessly it is not real love
Evil will persist in this present age because of the misuse of freewill by humans and supernatual beings
God is not afraid of evil and the proliferation of wickedness of the supernatural realm. HE DOES NOT NEED TO REACT TO EVERY FORM OF EVILNESS EXIST
God is not threatened by evil and will judge those who persist in evil and are unrepentant
That does not mean we can use this special privilege of freewill to do evil
We must use our freewill to do what is right in God's eyes
We must trust in God's character and knows He understands the pain of suffering
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Blessings and righteousness you will receive it back
Is not a matter of "if" but "when" will it happen?
God's judgement Is not limited to the time on earth, eternity is what we should be more concerned right now
For those who are concerned about injustice, be assured that God will serve it whether now or eternity
That includes pain and woundenness. That does not mean we return evil for evil
Trust that God will uphold justice for us
II. The relationship between Ancient & Modern day Israel
Just like Old Testament there were good and evil kings, God judged against the atrocities of wars, we must not forget there is a body of Christ in Israel today
Application:
Q. Has Israel lost the purpose for which she was formed after her exile by the Babylonian in 586BC?
Q. Will God still use modern day Israel as His chosen people, as He had intended in the Old testament?
Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you[a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”
The above shows Why Israel was created for?
God salvation plan was not halted by failure of ancient Israel
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
This above above is for us
The responsibility to represent God to the nations is now given to followers of King Jesus
Does this mean God does not need modern day Israel anymore since God have us? Answer is "NO' Romans 11:1-5
I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what Scripture says in the passage about Elijah—how he appealed to God against Israel: 3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”[a]? 4 And what was God’s answer to him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”[b] 5 So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Romans 11:11
Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.
We are to provoke the Jews to return to King Jesus
Romans 11:12-15
But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their full inclusion bring! 13 I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry 14 in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. 15 For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
God salvation plan on earth will be complete for it will not be complete without Abraham Descendants
Fake news remain fake Until you determine the source of the news
Let God's words help and guide you to navigate
Evil and wickedness were found in ancient days and they will still be found today
I. The issue of evil and why God allows it to persist from first rebellion to the third rebellion?
The 1st rebellion in Genesis 3:
is about a divine being (the serpent) who tempted Adam and Eve to rebel against God
In Genesis 3, the serpent had evil intent even though the bible did not mention the serpent is evil. The seed of rebellion is already found in the serpent before reaching Adam and Eve
Both the Human and Supernatural Families were involved in the 1st rebellion
The 2nd rebellion in Genesis 6:
is about a rebellious group of the sons of God, who had sexual union with the daughters of Man, and conceived a mixed breed of giants called the Nephilim (Genesis 6:4)
The sons of God in the Old Testament refers to supernatural beings whom God created to be part of His Supernatural Family and to serve Him in the Divine Council (Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Psalm 29:1, Psalm 82:1-8, Psalm 89:5-7)
As a consequence, God sent a flood to destroy the wickedness caused by the human and the giant races (Genesis 6:11-13, Genesis 6:17)
This group of rebellious sons of God was cast into hell and chained in darkness until the day of Judgement (Jude 6-7, 2 Peter 2:4)
The 3rd rebellion in Genesis 11:
In the 3rd rebellion we learned that the people in the Babel built a Ziggurat, a Mesopotamian temple structure, to worship other lesser gods (Genesis 11:4)
God then confused their language, disinherited them to the other deities, and dispersed them all over the earth (Genesis 11:7-9, Deuteronomy 32:8-9)
Application:
Q. Did God fail to eradicate evil in the three rebvellion?
Q. Did God lose control over both the Human and Supernatural Families?
Q. Why did God allow these rebellious to occur if He was all-powerful?
We need to understand the concept of freewill
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
Humans must have the ability to make decision as God would, not robots
Humans must have the agency of freewill to bear God's image and represent Him
God can remove the agency of freewill but the moment God removes freewill it goes against His desire to represent Him and bears His name
When we love Him mindlessly it is not real love
Evil will persist in this present age because of the misuse of freewill by humans and supernatual beings
God is not afraid of evil and the proliferation of wickedness of the supernatural realm. HE DOES NOT NEED TO REACT TO EVERY FORM OF EVILNESS EXIST
God is not threatened by evil and will judge those who persist in evil and are unrepentant
That does not mean we can use this special privilege of freewill to do evil
We must use our freewill to do what is right in God's eyes
We must trust in God's character and knows He understands the pain of suffering
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Blessings and righteousness you will receive it back
Is not a matter of "if" but "when" will it happen?
God's judgement Is not limited to the time on earth, eternity is what we should be more concerned right now
For those who are concerned about injustice, be assured that God will serve it whether now or eternity
That includes pain and woundenness. That does not mean we return evil for evil
Trust that God will uphold justice for us
II. The relationship between Ancient & Modern day Israel
Just like Old Testament there were good and evil kings, God judged against the atrocities of wars, we must not forget there is a body of Christ in Israel today
Application:
Q. Has Israel lost the purpose for which she was formed after her exile by the Babylonian in 586BC?
Q. Will God still use modern day Israel as His chosen people, as He had intended in the Old testament?
Exodus 19:5-6
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you[a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”
The above shows Why Israel was created for?
God salvation plan was not halted by failure of ancient Israel
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
This above above is for us
The responsibility to represent God to the nations is now given to followers of King Jesus
Does this mean God does not need modern day Israel anymore since God have us? Answer is "NO' Romans 11:1-5
I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what Scripture says in the passage about Elijah—how he appealed to God against Israel: 3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”[a]? 4 And what was God’s answer to him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”[b] 5 So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Romans 11:11
Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.
We are to provoke the Jews to return to King Jesus
Romans 11:12-15
But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their full inclusion bring! 13 I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry 14 in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. 15 For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
God salvation plan on earth will be complete for it will not be complete without Abraham Descendants
Fake news remain fake Until you determine the source of the news
Let God's words help and guide you to navigate
Evil and wickedness were found in ancient days and they will still be found today
Thursday, February 19, 2026
King Jesus establishes a new covenant for his people
by Ps Steve
Big idea:
Jesus the ascended king is the mediator of the new covenant between God and His people
#1
Jesus the Ascended king, He fulfils and Mediates the New Covenant
Luke 22:20
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.[a]
Jeremiah 31:31-34
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to[a] them,[b]” declares the Lord. 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
The word "new covenant" was first mentioned here
Israel was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. This verse was given to prophet Jeremiah during the dark history moment
People lack the power to obey and to live it out fully
YHWH promised a new covenant that will bring inward transformation through His Spirit, not merely outward obedience through written commands
The real problem is not stem from the act of disobedience, It is our hearts
Ezekiel 36:25-26
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Just as the passover lamb's blood protected and saved Israel from death in Egypt, Christ blood now rescues us from the power of sin and separation from God
Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 8:6-7
But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. 7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.
Jesus is now the enthroned king reigning in heaven
He present his finish sacrifice on our behalf declaring we have been made right through His blood
This New Covenant restores and fulfils God's original purpose for humanity:
1. Intimacy with God
2. Empowerment by the Holy Spirit
3. Participation in God's global mission
How should we respond?
We respond by pledging and reaffirming our loyal allegiance to King Jesus, and living faithfully under His covenant
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The NT present a bigger and new picture of what it means to submit to the kingdom gospel
# The Full Biblical Response to the Kingdom Gospel:
@ REPENTANCE
Turning away from sinful patterns and rejecting false loyalties to idols, powers and self rule
@ FAITH & ALLEGIANCE
Placing our trusting loyalty in Jesus as the Christ and reigning King
@ PUBLIC COMMITMENT
Placing our allegiance through baptism as an open confession of faith
@ LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
Receiving the Holy Spirit and growing within the Spirit-filled community of Christ
If baptism is public initiation, then communion is a regular practice of reaffirming our allegiance to Him
Communion is a covenent-remembrance act that celebrates Christ finished work and reaffirms our loyal allegiance to King Jesus
# Holy Communion is about:
@ COMMEMORATION
Remember Christ sacrifice, proclaiming His death and looking forward to His return
@ COMMUNION
Sharing in fellowship with Christ and expressing our unity as His body
@ CONSECRATION
Reaffirming our loyal commitment to Christ and renewing our devotion to live under His reign as a church family
Application:
Approach Baptism and Communion as a public pledge of allegiance and renewal to King Jesus
#2: The Spirit empowers God's people to live out the New covenent
The outpouring of the holy spirit was a public proof of His enthronement and reign
Acts 2:33
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
We are to be obedience, worship and be loyal witnesses to point others back to Jesus
2 Corinthians 3:6
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Holy Spirit is not optional but essential empowering us to live by his spirit to live out His mission on earth
Do not be a christian merely to Experience forgiveness without ongoing transformation
While failing to live out His kingdom life....
Application:
Acknowledge, accept and live according to the terms of this New Covenent
1. Acknowledge: Jesus as our Mediator and King, and place your trusting loyalty in Him under the New Covenant
2. Accept: Welcome the work of the Holy Spirit to transform your heart and align your life with God's will and reign
3. Act: Live out your covenant identity through Spirit-empowered worship, obedience and faithful witness
Because Jesus is enthroned and the Spirit is given:
1. We live under a present-King, not a distant saviour
2. We do not rely on will power, we rely on the Spirit
3. We expect real transformation
4. We are ministers of the New Covenent
The new covenant Is not a private faith but public allegiance that calls for our response, the invitation is already sent. The king has sealed it with His blood
Big idea:
Jesus the ascended king is the mediator of the new covenant between God and His people
#1
Jesus the Ascended king, He fulfils and Mediates the New Covenant
Luke 22:20
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.[a]
Jeremiah 31:31-34
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to[a] them,[b]” declares the Lord. 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
The word "new covenant" was first mentioned here
Israel was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. This verse was given to prophet Jeremiah during the dark history moment
People lack the power to obey and to live it out fully
YHWH promised a new covenant that will bring inward transformation through His Spirit, not merely outward obedience through written commands
The real problem is not stem from the act of disobedience, It is our hearts
Ezekiel 36:25-26
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Just as the passover lamb's blood protected and saved Israel from death in Egypt, Christ blood now rescues us from the power of sin and separation from God
Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 8:6-7
But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. 7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.
Jesus is now the enthroned king reigning in heaven
He present his finish sacrifice on our behalf declaring we have been made right through His blood
This New Covenant restores and fulfils God's original purpose for humanity:
1. Intimacy with God
2. Empowerment by the Holy Spirit
3. Participation in God's global mission
How should we respond?
We respond by pledging and reaffirming our loyal allegiance to King Jesus, and living faithfully under His covenant
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The NT present a bigger and new picture of what it means to submit to the kingdom gospel
# The Full Biblical Response to the Kingdom Gospel:
@ REPENTANCE
Turning away from sinful patterns and rejecting false loyalties to idols, powers and self rule
@ FAITH & ALLEGIANCE
Placing our trusting loyalty in Jesus as the Christ and reigning King
@ PUBLIC COMMITMENT
Placing our allegiance through baptism as an open confession of faith
@ LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
Receiving the Holy Spirit and growing within the Spirit-filled community of Christ
If baptism is public initiation, then communion is a regular practice of reaffirming our allegiance to Him
Communion is a covenent-remembrance act that celebrates Christ finished work and reaffirms our loyal allegiance to King Jesus
# Holy Communion is about:
@ COMMEMORATION
Remember Christ sacrifice, proclaiming His death and looking forward to His return
@ COMMUNION
Sharing in fellowship with Christ and expressing our unity as His body
@ CONSECRATION
Reaffirming our loyal commitment to Christ and renewing our devotion to live under His reign as a church family
Application:
Approach Baptism and Communion as a public pledge of allegiance and renewal to King Jesus
#2: The Spirit empowers God's people to live out the New covenent
The outpouring of the holy spirit was a public proof of His enthronement and reign
Acts 2:33
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
We are to be obedience, worship and be loyal witnesses to point others back to Jesus
2 Corinthians 3:6
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Holy Spirit is not optional but essential empowering us to live by his spirit to live out His mission on earth
Do not be a christian merely to Experience forgiveness without ongoing transformation
While failing to live out His kingdom life....
Application:
Acknowledge, accept and live according to the terms of this New Covenent
1. Acknowledge: Jesus as our Mediator and King, and place your trusting loyalty in Him under the New Covenant
2. Accept: Welcome the work of the Holy Spirit to transform your heart and align your life with God's will and reign
3. Act: Live out your covenant identity through Spirit-empowered worship, obedience and faithful witness
Because Jesus is enthroned and the Spirit is given:
1. We live under a present-King, not a distant saviour
2. We do not rely on will power, we rely on the Spirit
3. We expect real transformation
4. We are ministers of the New Covenent
The new covenant Is not a private faith but public allegiance that calls for our response, the invitation is already sent. The king has sealed it with His blood
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