Lecture on Kingdom Living and Provision

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34

• Jesus' teaching: Do not worry about food, drink, or clothing.
• Key command: Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; all else will be added.

The Pursuit of Provisions

• Common human pursuit: Working for basic needs (food, water, clothing, housing).
• Jesus challenges this pursuit, suggesting work should not be for sustenance but for kingdom purposes.

Understanding the Kingdom

• What is a Kingdom?
  • Governed by a king, impacting territory with will, purpose, intent.
  • Produces culture, values, morals that reflect the king.
• Kingdoms are governments, not religions.

Seeking the Kingdom

• Seek to understand:
  • Concepts, philosophy, government, laws, culture, society, economy, worship, protocol, and representation of the Kingdom.
• Righteousness: Right positioning and alignment with the kingdom's authority.

Work and Kingdom Living

• Motivation for Work:
  • Work should reflect Kingdom interests, not just provide for basic needs.
• Impact of Kingdom on Work:
  • Bring God's influence to workplaces.

Birds as Examples

• Jesus uses birds to illustrate stress-free provision.
• Birds do not labor or store, yet are fed by God.
• Lesson: Trust in God’s provision without stress.

Principles of Kingdom Provision

• Addition Principle:
  • Provisions are the king's responsibility, not the citizen's.
  • Focus on Kingdom citizenship and alignment, not on acquiring wealth or provisions.

Living with Kingdom Mindset

• Provision is a byproduct of obedience:
  • Align life with Kingdom laws and obedience to God.
• Purpose over Provision:
  • Work for purpose and assignment, not just for a living.

Challenges and Encouragement

• Encourage freedom from reliance on salaries and personal provisions.
• Live out Kingdom principles in daily life and work.
• Trust and focus on being a Kingdom representative, and provisions will naturally follow.

Conclusion

• Final Prayer and Declaration:
  • Embrace Kingdom living and manifest God's kingdom on Earth.
  • Live free from the pressures of competition and scarcity, accessing boundless Kingdom wealth.