KINGDOM AGENT II “Posture”

KINGDOM AGENT II

“Posture”

1 Peter 2:9

9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that

you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

2 Corinthians 5:20

20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we

implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

Other names for Agent: Ambassador, Representative, Elect, Citizens of heaven. Ephesians 2:19,

Stewards,

I. A PORTRAIT OF THE KINGDOM

1. The Garden of Eden

a. Millennial Kingdom

 Tremendous peace Isaiah 2:2-4; 11:6-9

 Joy unspeakable Isaiah 9:3-4

 Longevity Isaiah 4:1-3

 No Sickness Isaiah 33:24

 Freedom from all Oppression Isaiah 14:3-6

 The Enemy bound Revelation 20:1-6

b. New Jerusalem

 No more tears, death, sorrow, crying or pain

 River of life Revelation 21:2

 Fruit to heal nations Revelation 22:1-2

 The enemy dealt with

2. Impact of the Kingdom

a. Change

Matthew 10:7-8

7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

8  Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you

have received, freely give.

II. TOOLS OF THE KINGDOM

1. The Blood of Jesus

Revelation 12:11

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their

testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

 Life is in the blood. Leviticus 17:11

 Blood has a voice. Genesis 4:8-10

 Highest form of legal transaction

2. The Name of Jesus

Mark 16:15-18

15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every

creature.

16  He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe

will be condemned.

17  And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out

demons; they will speak with new tongues;

18  they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no

means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

3. Faith

Acts 3:16

16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom

you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this

perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

III. KINGDOM POSTURE

1. EMT’S

Matthew 5:13-16

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be

seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled

underfoot by men.

14  “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

15  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it

gives light to all who are in the house.

16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and

glorify your Father in heaven.

2. Police Officer

Matthew 16:19

19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on

earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in

heaven.

3. Legislators

Matthew 16:18

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church

(Ekklessia), and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

4. Dispatcher

Acts 12:5-7

5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for

him by the church.

6  And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping,

bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door

were keeping the prison.

7  Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison;

and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his

chains fell off his hands.

5. Doctor / Hospital

Matthew 10:7-8

7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

8  Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you

have received, freely give.

6. Red Cross

Mark 1:40-41

40  Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to

Him, “If You are willing, you can make me clean.”

41  Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him,

and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.

Luke 7:11-16

11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many

of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd.

12  And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being

carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd

from the city was with her.

13  When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not

weep.”

14  Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood

still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”

15  So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his

mother.

16  Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has

risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.”