City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” I.

Extending the Government of God Is Why God Made Mankind A. gov·ern·ment (ˈɡəvər(n)mənt/) noun Definition: the action or manner of controlling or regulating a nation, organization, or people. SynoSynonyms: rule, governing, running, leadership, control, administration,regulation, management, supervision B. Every person is involved in the government of God, whether they know it or not:

Romans 13:1-2 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. C. THIS WILL ALWAYS BE TRUE. Therefore, end time safety is rooted in our understanding of government. D. Authority from God starts at the personal level. We are sovereign over our whole being: our spirit, our heart (mind, will, and emotion), as well as our body. Colossians 3:12-15 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. E. From the individual, the governmental authority extends to the family, then to the Church: Exodus 20:12 "Honor (kabad) your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you. 1 Timothy 3:2-5 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); F. The Church is the ultimate expression of God’s government in the earth right now. Right now, the Churches governmental authority seems small in comparison to the governments of the world. This is the way it is supposed to be, according to Jesus. At His return, this dynamic will change DRAMATICALLY: Luke 19:12-17 Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us.' 15 "And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him,

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City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned ten minas.' 17 And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.' G. Jesus will give massive governmental authority to those who chose to value His government in the time it seemed small and risky to trust in. Faith without seeing is essential to be rewarded with governmental authority: John 20:29 Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Hebrews 11:6-7 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. II.

Priests and Kings, Robes and Crowns

John 17:22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: A. The governmental center of creation is the New Jerusalem, where God’s Throne is. The point of the events described in Revelation are to prepare the earth to receive the capital of God’s government back to earth. B. When the New Jerusalem descends from heaven, earthly governments run by naturalbodied people will remain for 1,000 years. Revelation 21:21-27 The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. 22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. 27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

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City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” C. Jesus will use resurrected agents (“kings and priests”) to administer the government of God to the natural governments of the earth: Revelation 1:5-7 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. D. The role of king and priest will be held forever and are represented by crowns (kingship) and robes (priesthood) Revelation 3:4-5 You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. 5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. Revelation 3:11-12 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. E. Both robes and crowns can be defiled or lost. This is very important in the end times. The intensity of the hour will cause MANY to lose rewards worked for over decades because of offense, fear, and lethargy. F. Many who are first in importance, even in service and sacrifice, will be last in the forever government of God: Matthew 6:1 "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 John 1:7-8 For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. G. No one gets a crown accidentally. H. VERY FEW in church history will get crowns, because very few in church history have actively desired rewards in the age to come enough to act accordingly now:

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City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever”

Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. Matthew 7:13-16 "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. 15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? I.

False prophets/teachers/shepherds teach God’s people to minimize operating in the government of God, which requires growing in holiness, including meekness, generosity (with both time and money), intercession, service AND teaching others to grow in holiness, as described in the Sermon on the Mount. Holiness is required to appropriately represent a Holy God.

Matthew 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. J.

To be “great” is what it means to get a crown and a robe of authority. We get crowns by living as governmental ambassadors in faith that the kingdom we represent is coming. When it comes, we will get a crown, or governmental role of high importance that will never end:

1 Peter 5: 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. III.

The Government of God is Executed in Night and Day Worship and Intercession

Revelation 4:8-10 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: A. Night and Day worship is the heavenly expression of God’s government over angels (living creatures here) and people (elders). B. Night and Day worship also expresses the God’s government on earth C. David arranged night and day worship in order to manifest God’s government in Israel. 1 Chronicles 25 outlines how David appointed 4 main worship leaders and 24 teams to

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City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” maintain night and day prayer (24-hour) prayer in Israel in accordance with the picture Revelation 4 paints. D. Under David’s reign, the kingdom of God began manifesting: i. Wholehearted love for God was manifest night and day by 4,000 musicians and singers ii. Supernatural Healing occurred Psalms 30:1-2 A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple. I will exalt You, LORD, for You rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me. (2) O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You restored my health. iii.

Supernatural Protection from Enemies

Psalms 18:48 and rescues me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; You save me from violent opponents. iv.

By the time Solomon took over the throne from David, the land was blessed in a profound way:

2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar trees as abundant as the sycamores which are in the lowland. IV. As importantly as the land being transformed, the knowledge of the glory of God was extended to the people as demonstrated in the numerous Psalms about the glory, beauty, majesty and perfection of God, the prophetic Psalms about the Messiah, and the prophetic Psalms about the 1,000 year reign of the Messiah. V.

The Book of Revelation Describes the Transition of the Government of the Earth in a 3.5 year process, called the Great Tribulation:

Revelation 11:15-16 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" 16 And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, A. The government will transition in a sovereign move of God IN RESPONSE to night and day prayer of people: Psalms 149:5-9 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, 7 To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; 8 To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute on them the written judgment-- This honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD!

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City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” Luke 18:6-8 Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said. 7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" B. The government of God will transition from the inside out. Luke 17:20-22 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you." 22 Then He said to the disciples, "The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. C. Lovesick desire in the heart, empowered by revelation from the holy spirit, will begin to catch families, then churches, then cities on fire with DIVISION. This will create one united spotless Bride. Luke 12:49-53 "I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." D. EVERY government of the earth will divide, from the individual out to the national governments, as many resist the transition of the government of the earth. Every national government of the earth will eventually make war against Jesus, including the USA: Joel 3:9-14 Proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Wake up the mighty men, Let all the men of war draw near, Let them come up. 10 Beat your plowshares into swords And your pruning hooks into spears; Let the weak say, 'I am strong.' " 11 Assemble and come, all you nations, And gather together all around. Cause Your mighty ones to go down there, O LORD. 12 "Let the nations be wakened, and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; For there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. 13 Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, go down; For the winepress is full, The vats overflow-- For their wickedness is great." 14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. E. This calls for patient endurance on the part of those manifesting the government of God on earth as AMBASSADORS of the government that is taking over. Luke 21:10-19 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. 13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; 15 for I will give Page 6

City on a Hill Practical Tribulation Safety Message 4 “The Government: Now and Forever” you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. 18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls. F. The transition from the governments of men to the government of God will not be by “infiltrating” the governments of the earth, it will be by COMING OUT OF the governments of the earth: Daniel 2:40-45 And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush all the others. 41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. 42 And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. 43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. 44 And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold--the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure." Revelation 18:3-5 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury." 4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. 5 For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. G. Coming out of hope in earthly governments and into the true hope of manifesting Jesus’ government in night and day prayer is what it means to use the “key of David”. H. This is characterized by the church called “Philadelphia” or brotherly love. I. The ultimate expression of good government, or God’s government, is brotherly love. Choosing night and day to express God’s government now will keep you safe from the Great Tribulation or hour of testing which will come to every nation: Revelation 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "HE WHO HAS THE KEY OF DAVID, HE WHO OPENS AND NO ONE SHUTS, AND SHUTS AND NO ONE OPENS": 8 "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie--indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

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