The Church is NOT Your King; Discipleship Part 6

Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_Q
Discipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2OD

Description:
In Part 6 of Drs. Michael and Mary Davis' discipleship teaching, they explore the critical difference between having a "kingdom mentality" and a "church mentality." They argue that the church mentality often distracts believers from their direct relationship with the King, Jesus Christ.

This episode delves into:

The definition of Kingdom vs. Kingship: Understanding the territory ruled by a king versus the individual's relationship with the ruler.
The danger of a church-centric focus: How it can lead to control by religious institutions rather than a personal connection with God.
The true meaning of Ecclesia: Highlighting the biblical concept of those called out to rule, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
The contrast with worldly systems: Drawing a parallel with illegal immigration to illustrate being in a territory without accepting its laws, and how this relates to believers and God's kingdom.
Personal anecdotes of controlling church environments: Sharing experiences of churches demanding specific commitments and finances from their members.
The nature of our King: Emphasizing God's desire for a personal relationship, communication, and teaching with individuals.
The problem of denominationalism: Discussing how adherence to specific denominational doctrines can overshadow the direct word of God.
The importance of a kingship mindset: Encouraging viewers to see themselves as subjects of the King, directly ruled by God.
The concept of freedom within the Kingdom: Explaining how greater obedience to the King's law leads to greater freedom, similar to a child maturing under parental guidance.
The call to listen to the King: Underscoring the need to receive God's law and allow Him to live through believers.
This teaching challenges viewers to examine their own perspectives and prioritize a direct, personal relationship with King Jesus over institutional control.
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In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.