Series Emphasis: Christ is King. The gospel is a message about the King and the present availability of life in His Kingdom for those who believe and follow Him. To these He gives the power to become children of the King. The church is the family of God gathered, a training ground where the King's children are equipped to be His Ambassadors, as well as an outpost of the Kingdom across the globe. The mission of every Kingdom citizen is to become like the King taking His life-giving message to the world as we live and love like Him.

1. Understands and is committed to the Gospel of the Kingdom

2. Consists of Real Disciples and is committed to Disciple Making (succession)

3. Learns from & adheres to the Scriptures as the King’s own words

4. Loves and Obeys the Lord Jesus Christ as King

5. Loves and Commits to one another as Family Members in the King’s Household

6. Loves and Serves those in need as part of a Worldwide Revolution of Agape Love.

7. Organizes itself and is lead by Servant Leaders who promote Sacrificial Love and Service

8. Thrives in and looks for God’s Kingdom Activity and the Return of the King

Mark 12:28-30; Deut. 6:4-5; Matt. 22:34-38; John 14:21

1. THE COMMAND

2. THE CHALLENGE

The World (1 John 2:1-17)

Ourselves

3. THE COST

Q. - How do I become the kind of person who and and routinely and simply does keep God's commands? A. - By becoming the Lord's apprentice

4. THE CONSEQUENCE