The Great Commission is a TEACHING as well as PREACHING commission!
Mt 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all THE NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (NAS) Teach them all I commanded you.
Did you know that Yashua (Jesus) gave us 50 commandments to take to the nations?
The 50 commandments of Yashua will change a nation. Notice how Yashua commands us to both preach repentance and TEACH THEM TO “OBSERVE ALL THINGS THAT I COMMANDED YOU”. We tend to focus on getting people saved, or born again. That is certainly the start. This however is called the “Gospel of Salvation.” He has called us, as Joseph was called in Genesis 45:8 to FATHER the Pharoh, or the world system!!! NOT JUST get people "saved" from a future of waste, depression, poor, G-dless choices here on earth and ultimately totally separated from their Father, Creator and friend for all eternity.
The “Gospel of the Kingdom” on the other hand is the Gospel we are called to preach AND LIVE OUT. It includes the call to repentance but goes much further. The Seven Mountains of Culture reaches into the world system and threatens Satan's control over the nations. It is a teaching commission along side a preaching commission. It has been neglected too long.It is where at work you stand out... not because of your hardline stand on "sin" and obnoxious bumper stickers; hateful, compassion-free attitude; and "better than you" underlying tone in all you do! You are called for the purpose OF SHOWING and LIVING out before people what you believe. It is where you see yourself called to take dominion over the area, or "MOUNTAIN" you have been called to work, not just being a "good guy" or doing "your work well". It is where you actually TAKE control by "fathering" people in the arena you are called to work!!!
To disciple, or "father" a nation you need a philosophy that governs all aspects of behavior yet is flexible enough to apply to all sectors of society. What are the sectors of society the gospel must penetrate in order to disciple nations?
There are in fact seven mountains or world kingdoms that make up the matrix in which the culture of every nation exists. These mountains are also called “mind molders” because the person who controls the tops of these mountains has leverage over the minds and lives of those beneath in every other mountain. The church has a message for each of these mountains. We need to both demonstrate the power of God and recover our confidence in the practical, life changing dynamic that is unleashed when society is built on non optional universal life principles- the commandments of Yashua! It is the absence of this moral foundation that explains why it is easier to liberate a country from dictatorship than it is to bring it into order and prosperity once the dictator is out of power.
The Seven Mountains are …
* Arts/Entertainment
* Business/Finance
* Church/Ministry
* Education
* Family
* Government
* Media
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Let's determine to seek our part in what G-d is doing today- in this hour of uncertainty and failed systems, it is the hour of His Kingdom and His people to rise in love; in power; in un-worldly wisdom with THE ANSWER to true stability, peace and prosperity. Let's face it- we as believers have done a horrible job!! We have let the dominion Yashua won on the cross be handed over, for a time, to the world's system and leadership once again!! You, as a Child of The Most High, have all you need to BECOME what you are called to be in this season.
Forget the "prosperity" message you have heard (a $35 offering isn't going to get us out of our selfish habits and bring favor!); forget the 'cloister" message where you hide away and stock cans of food.... get your hands dirty... be bold and LIVE truth. He is looking for those of us to step up and "father" a fatherless generation into the wisdom of a Father who can heal, deliver, save and bring real JOY to lives lived without peace, direction and love.
You are the answer. Start living like it!!!
Prayer Power
Most gracious and merciful heavenly Father, help us to know, experience and demonstrate Your power in a society that is built on Your non optional, universal life principles. May you bless us to be strong and of good courage as we battle to reclaim the Seven Mountains for Your Kingdom. Grant us wisdom to bring order and prosperity to the tribes and communties we are part of. In Yashua's name, the name above all names, we pray! Amen!
