Matthew 18
We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--There is nothing as Powerful as a Concept, and nothing more dangerous than a Misconception!!!!
Witness conceive throughout the Bible: H2029 harah--to conceive, contrive, devise
Job 15:35 - They conceive H2029 mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their
belly prepareth deceit.
The Torah ...............
Numbers 11:12 - Have I conceived H2029 all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
The prophets ..................
Isaiah 33:11 - Ye shall conceive H2029 chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.
The writings ...........................
Psalm 7:14 - Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived H2029 mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
belly prepareth deceit.
The Torah ...............
Numbers 11:12 - Have I conceived H2029 all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
The prophets ..................
Isaiah 33:11 - Ye shall conceive H2029 chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.
The writings ...........................
Psalm 7:14 - Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived H2029 mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
Isaiah 59:4 - None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive H2029 mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
Matthew 18:23 Because of this, the Kingdom of Heaven may be compared with a king who decided to settle accounts with his deputies.
UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM CONCEPTS
Every one of the 7 billion people on planet earth is seeking the Kingdom of God, which is their ultimate fulfillment. Every religion and activity of mankind is man’s attempt to find the Kingdom. It is the pearl that out-values all pearls, and the only treasure that is worth all the other treasures of life.
The Kingdom is life itself. Therefore it is imperative, crucial, and necessary that we all understand the concepts of kingdoms so that we can better appreciate the good news brought to earth by our Lord and Creator. The message of the Bible is about a King, a Kingdom, and His royal offspring.
Here are concepts and principles of kingdoms that you should know and become familiar with. Study and apply them to the message of the Kingdom of God and heaven taught by the King Himself, Jesus Christ, in order to fully understand your purpose, potential, power, and position in life
1. The Kingdom Principle of Kings
The king is the central component of a kingdom and embodies the essence of the kingdom. The king is the ultimate source of authority in the kingdom and through this authority establishes the kingdom. The sovereignty of the king is inherent in his royal authority. Here are some unique qualities about a king:
• A king is never voted into power;
• A king’s authority is by birthright;
• A king cannot be voted out of power;
• A king’s word is law in his territory;
• A king personally owns everything in his domain;
• A decree of the king is unchanging;
• The king chooses who will be a citizen of his kingdom;
• The king embodies the government of his kingdom;
• The presence of the king is the presence of his entire kingdom authority;
• The king measures his wealth by the wealth of his property;
• The home of the king expresses his nature; and,
• The name of the king is the essence of his power.
Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants (Matt. 18:23).
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son (Matt. 22:2).
“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me” (John 18:37).
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen (1 Tim. 1:17).
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers (Rev. 17:14).
2. The Kingdom Lordship Principle
All true kings must have property or a domain over which they exercise ruler ship of dominion. Therefore, all true kings are personally legal owners of property, territory, or their domain.
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters (Ps. 24:1-3).
How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! (Ps. 47:2)
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Rom. 10:9-10).
3. The Kingdom Domain Principle
The domain of a king is the territory over which he exercises authority, control, and dominion. The king owns his domain and can expand or extend it by the power of his might. The wealth of the domain determines the king’s glory. When the king impacts the domain with his influence it is called his “kingdom” (king-dom-ain). The king can delegate authority to others to share in the governing and administration of his domain.
His dominion is an eternal dominion; His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back His hand or say to Him: “What have you done?” (Dan. 4:34-35)
4. The Kingdom Constitution Principle
The constitution of the kingdom is the documented will, intent, desires, and purposes of the king for his citizens and kingdom.
Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure (Eccles. 8:4-5).
I delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your word (Ps. 119:16).
Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve You. If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life (Ps. 119:89-93).
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’” (Matt. 4:4).
5. The Kingdom Law Principle
The law of the kingdom is the proclaimed word, decrees, and edicts of the king, and these laws determine the standards and precepts by which the kingdom is to be governed.
And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as He has commanded us, that will be our righteousness (Deut. 6:25).
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the
simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes (Ps. 19:7-8).
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold (Ps. 119:72).
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished (Matt. 5:18).
6. The Kingdom Keys Principle
The keys of the kingdom are the principles, precepts, laws, and systems by which the kingdom functions. The keys must be learned and applied by the citizens in order to appropriate the benefits and privileges of the kingdom.
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matt. 16:19).
7. The Kingdom Citizenship Principle
Citizenship in a kingdom is not a right but a privilege, and it is at the pleasure of the king himself. Citizens are chosen by the king and are beneficiaries of the king’s pleasure and promises.
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the
power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body (Phil. 3:20-21).
8. The Kingdom Royal Privilege Principle
Royal privileges of the kingdom are the benefits the king affords his citizens. They serve as a security for being in good standing with the king.
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34a).
And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19).
9. The Kingdom Code of Ethics Principle
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34a).
And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19).
9. The Kingdom Code of Ethics Principle
This is the standard of conduct established by the king for the behavior and social relationships of his citizens.
This is also the expectation of the king regarding the values and moral standards the citizens must adhere to. The code of ethics becomes the foundation of the kingdom culture and manifests itself in the lifestyle of the citizens.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God (1 Cor. 6:9-11).
9. The Kingdom Commonwealth Principle
All kingdoms function on the principle of a commonwealth. Commonwealth is the king’s commitment to see that all of his citizens have equal access to the wealth and resources of the kingdom. This is important to the king because the quality of life of the citizens of a kingdom reflects the glory and reputation of the king.
When the welfare of the king’s citizens is excellent, then the king’s reputation among other kings is honorable. Kingdoms provide for all the needs of their citizens; and the king is personally committed to and involved in the welfare of his citizens. Makes since to me...
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well (Matt. 6:31-33).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).
10. The Kingdom Commonwealth Principle
All kingdoms function on the principle of a commonwealth. Commonwealth is the king’s commitment to see that all of his citizens have equal access to the wealth and resources of the kingdom. This is important to the king because the quality of life of the citizens of a kingdom reflects the glory and reputation of the king.
When the welfare of the king’s citizens is excellent, then the king’s reputation among other kings is honorable. Kingdoms provide for all the needs of their citizens; and the king is personally committed to and involved in the welfare of his citizens.
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well (Matt. 6:31-33).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).
11. The Kingdom Culture Principle
This is the lifestyle and way of life for the citizens manifested in their language, dress, eating habits, values, morals, and sense of self-worth and self-concept.
My prayer is not that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (John 17:15-19).
12. The Kingdom Economy Principle
All kingdoms operate on a system that secures and sustains the strength and viability of the kingdom. The system involves the kingdom government’s providing opportunity for the citizens to participate in the benefits program of the kingdom’s prosperity through contributing to the work ethic and culture of the kingdom.
The kingdom economy usually involves a taxation system, investment opportunities, and creative development programs for the citizens.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38).
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me” (Luke 18:22).
13. The Kingdom Taxation Principle
All kingdoms incorporate a taxation system, which allows its citizens to participate in the process of maintaining the kingdom infrastructure. The system allows the citizen to share in the kingdom’s commonwealth and return a set portion of the king’s resources back to the king.
In essence, everything in a kingdom already belongs to the king, including the taxes required from the citizen, therefore taxation is simply the government’s allowing its resources to pass through the hands of the citizen.
Tell us then, what is Your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? (Matt. 22:17)
Then He said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Matt. 22:21b).
“In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit,” says the Lord Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty (Mal. 3:8b-12).
Shema Selah here is our directions to walk in dominion that He gave us from the beginning that Yeshua returned to us at the stake!!! Study, learn and be taught the ways of the King of kings!!!
This is also the expectation of the king regarding the values and moral standards the citizens must adhere to. The code of ethics becomes the foundation of the kingdom culture and manifests itself in the lifestyle of the citizens.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God (1 Cor. 6:9-11).
9. The Kingdom Commonwealth Principle
All kingdoms function on the principle of a commonwealth. Commonwealth is the king’s commitment to see that all of his citizens have equal access to the wealth and resources of the kingdom. This is important to the king because the quality of life of the citizens of a kingdom reflects the glory and reputation of the king.
When the welfare of the king’s citizens is excellent, then the king’s reputation among other kings is honorable. Kingdoms provide for all the needs of their citizens; and the king is personally committed to and involved in the welfare of his citizens. Makes since to me...
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well (Matt. 6:31-33).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).
10. The Kingdom Commonwealth Principle
All kingdoms function on the principle of a commonwealth. Commonwealth is the king’s commitment to see that all of his citizens have equal access to the wealth and resources of the kingdom. This is important to the king because the quality of life of the citizens of a kingdom reflects the glory and reputation of the king.
When the welfare of the king’s citizens is excellent, then the king’s reputation among other kings is honorable. Kingdoms provide for all the needs of their citizens; and the king is personally committed to and involved in the welfare of his citizens.
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well (Matt. 6:31-33).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).
11. The Kingdom Culture Principle
This is the lifestyle and way of life for the citizens manifested in their language, dress, eating habits, values, morals, and sense of self-worth and self-concept.
My prayer is not that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (John 17:15-19).
12. The Kingdom Economy Principle
All kingdoms operate on a system that secures and sustains the strength and viability of the kingdom. The system involves the kingdom government’s providing opportunity for the citizens to participate in the benefits program of the kingdom’s prosperity through contributing to the work ethic and culture of the kingdom.
The kingdom economy usually involves a taxation system, investment opportunities, and creative development programs for the citizens.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38).
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me” (Luke 18:22).
13. The Kingdom Taxation Principle
All kingdoms incorporate a taxation system, which allows its citizens to participate in the process of maintaining the kingdom infrastructure. The system allows the citizen to share in the kingdom’s commonwealth and return a set portion of the king’s resources back to the king.
In essence, everything in a kingdom already belongs to the king, including the taxes required from the citizen, therefore taxation is simply the government’s allowing its resources to pass through the hands of the citizen.
Tell us then, what is Your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? (Matt. 22:17)
Then He said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Matt. 22:21b).
“In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit,” says the Lord Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty (Mal. 3:8b-12).
Shema Selah here is our directions to walk in dominion that He gave us from the beginning that Yeshua returned to us at the stake!!! Study, learn and be taught the ways of the King of kings!!!
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