No Grey Areas; Discipleship Part 5

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

Description:
In Part 5 of Drs. Michael and Mary Davis' discipleship teaching, they emphasize the stark reality of being either inside or outside the Kingdom of God, rejecting the notion of a "gray area." This episode challenges common compromises and doctrines that suggest otherwise.

Key points explored in this video:

The Kingdom of In-Between is a Myth: The teaching stresses Jesus' clear division between those inside and outside the Kingdom, as illustrated in Mark 4:10-11.
Following Jesus Requires Leaving the Outside: Becoming a follower involves a deliberate choice to leave behind the crowds and worldly influences.
Jesus' Demands as King: The demands Jesus makes are those of a sovereign, a concept often difficult for those in societies built on avoiding kings.
God is Already King: We don't "crown" God; we acknowledge and submit to His existing kingship.
The Voluntary Nature of the Kingdom: Our submission to God's rule is voluntary, making it meaningful.
Two Choices, Not Many: Scripture consistently presents two opposing choices: light or darkness, good or evil, inside or outside.
The Danger of Lukewarmness: Referencing Revelation 3:15-16, the teaching warns against a compromising, lukewarm stance.
Elijah's Challenge to Choose: The story of Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:21) illustrates the need to choose decisively between God and other influences.
Understanding "Kingdom" as "Kingship": The video suggests that focusing on God's "kingship" – His rule and authority in individual lives – provides a clearer understanding than viewing the Kingdom as merely a territory.
The King's Desire for Our Lives: Our lives should be oriented towards seeking and doing the King's will, not our own desires.
The Sermon on the Mount's Audience: Highlighting that Jesus' core teachings were often directed specifically to His disciples, those who had chosen to follow Him.
The Importance of God's Law: While not advocating for legalism, the teaching emphasizes the foundational role of God's law in understanding His will and how we should live.
The Old Testament's Relevance: Emphasizing that the Old Testament was given for our instruction and contains valuable insights into God's character and will.
Unity Through God's Word: The video concludes by explaining that a shared commitment to God's word leads to unity and a common mind among believers.
This episode challenges believers to examine their commitment and ensure they are truly living within the Kingship of God, fully submitted to His rule.

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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.