Introduction
Jesus lived thirty years in Nazareth before beginning His three and a half years, doing God’s work for Him. He then spent a tenth of His life on Earth
- traveling around Israel
- teaching that God’s promised Kingdom was close at hand
- demonstrating this by healing the sick, casting out demons, and providing much needed bread and fish
- and preparing His apprentices for His death and resurrection.
Throughout that time, Jesus lived by trust and obedience in the Father and brought the New Eden through His Kingdom.
Benefits of Original Eden
When Humanity walked with the Creator in the mountaintop country of pleasure (Eden), they
- were provided with food to eat
- had no need of shelter from storms, wild animals, or other humans
- enjoyed the presence of the Creator
- and had no flaws to cover in shame.
In their disobedience, the humans lost these benefits of Eden and were scattered around the Earth. They were forced to struggle for food and shelter. They had to create and use weapons to defend against wild animals and people who would take their food and other resources. Flawed humans had to sacrifice animals to enter and enjoy the presence of the Creator. And they had to cover their flaws to avoid shame.
Jesus Walked by Holy Spirit
This itinerant rabbi (teacher) was well- versed in the Hebrew scriptures. He most often quoted from or made reference to passages in Deuteronomy and Isaiah. However, He relied on Holy Spirit to guide and empower Him. He brought back the benefits of Eden and taught Kingdom living by trust in and obedience to the Father.
Jesus gave His life according to the Father’s plan of redemption. He conquered the principalities and powers who ruled over all the nations of the Earth, but particularly those over Israel. Three days later, He returned to life from the dead, being confirmed as God’s Anointed King. He gave His authority to His ecclesia, His governing assembly on the Earth.
Sent His Ecclesia to Overcome the World
Just before ascending to the throne of God in the heavenlies, King Jesus commissioned His apostles (colonial leaders) to carry the Good News of His Kingdom to all the nations, as well as to the Jews. He sent His Spirit to empower His citizens with the tools of Holy Spirit and His ecclesia officers for leadership of the Ecclesia. All citizens are to proclaim His Kingdom to all the peoples of the Earth.
Questions
Are you a subject of King Jesus, a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Do you live by trust in Him and obedience to His Word and Spirit?