THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRISTIAN SUCCESS series Pt7

Walking in the Realm of Success Ephesians 2:10(ICB)

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• RECAP Blueprints are the designated designs required for

building or constructing some type of “Structure”. ALSO known as Plans

BLUEPRINTS Reveal the mind of Architect • The ARCHITECT – designs and supervises

construction

The first step in laying a Christian foundation is our recognition of Jesus as the Son of God

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• RECAP God Always Desire Relationship/Fellowship

with His Creation

1.In Israel He placed a dwelling(Tabernacle) in

their midst

2.In believers, he wants to make us his dwelling

place(Tabernacle)

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• RECAP We the Temple, The Holy Place & Its Furnishings Matt 4:4 Table of Shewbread – Bread of Presence

• Jesus is the Living Bread of Life – He is the Source/Satisfaction of our Life/Living

The Golden Candlestick • The Godhead is the source of all revelation. Jesus light of the world & lamp

to our life Altar of Incense

• Jesus, Holy Spirit & Saints are Intercessors before the throne Ark of Covenant – Ark of Testimony

• A symbol of God’s Testimonies & Manifested Presence Mercy Seat

• Throne of God where he communicates his will & judge our sins with mercy!

Walking in the Realm of Success • RECAP Three Essential steps to Kingdom Success 1. The First essential step relies on our willingness to be transformed

into the “Image of Christ”

2. Second essential step is the Conformity of Our Character 3. Third essential step to Kingdom success is “Doing the Will of God”

a. It was Jesus’ greatest satisfaction • Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who

sent Me, and to finish His work. Jn 4:34

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When We were on the Throne

• Our former success was tied to: DEAD

WORKS

Dead Works

• Personal efforts, works or goals that had

no spiritual or godly value or life

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With Christ/God on the Throne

• Our New success is tied to: Good works

• God(our King) has already

ordained/planned these works for us

• God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us new people so that we would do good works. God had planned in advance those good works for us. He had planned for us to live our lives doing them. Eph. 2:10(ICB)

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• God Guarantees Our Success

God Needs ME TO BE SUCCESSFUL!

Examples

1.Joseph Gen 39:2 (GW)

2.David 1Sam 18:5,14 (GW)

3.Solomon 1 Chron. 22:11 (GW)

Walking in the Realm of Success • Walking in Kingdom success relies on these 3

PERSONAL acts

Renouncing My Throne (Abdicate)

• Give up my rights as King and the way I formerly did Things “Therefore say to the people of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Repent! Turn from your idols and renounce all your detestable practices! Ezk. 14:6(NIV)

• So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Luk 14:33(RSV)

• 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age Ti 2:11-12(ESV)

Walking in the Realm of Success • Walking in Kingdom success relies on these 3

PERSONAL acts

Renovating the former way of Living & Thinking • Out with the Old Way of Living & Thinking and

allow it to be renewed Don't change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. You will be able to know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect. Rom 12:2(ETRV)

• And do not imitate this world, but be transformed by the renovation of your minds, and you shall distinguish what is the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.(ABP)

Walking in the Realm of Success • Walking in Kingdom success relies on these 3

PERSONAL acts

Recognizing I must Walk in Obedience to the King

• To Acquire Real Success Means Study the Word,

Hear it & Do IT!

Always remember what is written in the Book of the

Teachings. Study it day and night. Then you will be sure to

obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be

wise and successful in everything. Josh 1:8(ICB)

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• Walking in Kingdom success relies on these 3 PERSONAL acts

Recognizing I must Walk in Obedience to the

King • 11 ⌊David continued,⌋ “Now, son, the LORD will be with you. You will

be successful, and you will build the temple of the LORD your God as he predicted you would. 12 The LORD will give you insight and understanding as he commands you to take charge of Israel and to follow the Teachings of the LORD your God. 13 Then you will succeed if you will carefully obey the laws and decrees the LORD commanded Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or terrified.1Chron 22:11-13(GW)