Biblical values of GODs Kingdom 8 th July

Biblical values of GOD’s Kingdom 8 th July 2012 I am caught by the vision (to be fruitful) 1

Key verse • 2 Corinthians 4: 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2

Introduction • vision of fruitfulness …Joseph is a fruitful vine…his branches run over the wall… Genesis 49: 22 — GOD is a God of “how much more” (God never performs His greatest feats in your yesterdays… J. Osteen) 3

I am caught by the vision to be fruitful when I …. 1. Birth the vision 2. Treasure the vision 3. Fulfil the vision 4

1. Birth the vision a) The VISION is birthed within me 2 Corinthians 4: 7 5

1. Birth the vision b) The VISION is spoken out by me Genesis 37: 5 6

2. Treasure the vision a) The VISION may be hated ─ don’t hangout with negative people and expect to live a positive life (brothers hated the dreamer… Genesis 37: 5 -8) 7

2. Treasure the vision b) The VISION may be rejected ─ recognise that every setback / rejection takes you closer to your destination Genesis 39: 19 -28 8

2. Treasure the vision c) The VISION is kept alive through i) the presence of GOD Genesis 39: 2 (because the seed of Almighty GOD is in me) ii) time in GOD’s Word (to start thinking power thoughts) 9

2. Treasure the vision c) The VISION is kept alive through iii) submission (in a GOD-appointed place where the seed can grow) Genesis 39: 22, 23 eg. Joesph honed his skill of government by “taking charge” in Potiphar’s and prison. 10

3. Fulfill the vision a) by blessing others ─ households Genesis 39: 5, 6 ─ marketplace (prison) Genesis 39: 22, 23 ─ whole nation Genesis 39: 40, 41 11

3. Fulfill the vision b) by releasing others to GOD’s Vision: i) world to believe His Son ii) disciples raised for the nations iii) believers to be fruitful and multiply (goal of 40 -day: lead one person to trust in the Lord Jesus) 12