Transcript Notes

Key Scripture References

Genesis 1:27-28
- God created man and woman in His image.
- Mandate to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and dominate.
- Emphasis: "This year I dominate."
Isaiah 9:1-6
- Prophecy about Jesus.
- Darkness will not reign forever; a light has come.
- "For unto us a child is born... and the government will be on His shoulders."
Colossians 1:15-16
- Jesus is the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation.
- Everything was created through Him and for Him.

Domination
- Domination is a divine mandate from God to humans.
- Different from conquest; less effort required; things come under control naturally.
- Example: Crown of domination implies victory and control with less struggle.
Identity in Christ
- Understanding identity is the foundation for exercising domination.
- Jesus' dominion is foundational; humans participate in it through Him.
- Key Point: Domination rests on Jesus' shoulders, implying it extends to His body (the Church).

First Birth: Pre-existence as the divine Word of God.
- Birth from God before creation; involved in creation of spiritual realm.
Second Birth: Incarnation as a human through Mary.
- Birth for the Messianic mission; redemption of mankind.
Third Birth: Resurrection from the dead.
- Birth to eternal reign; now shares dominion with His body (the Church).

Believers must understand their identity in Christ to exercise divine dominion.
Participation in Jesus' dominion means recognizing and acting upon the divine mandate to dominate in all aspects of life.
Key Action: Listen, take notes, and apply teachings to reign in life.