UNDERSTANDING
THE THREE KINGDOM MANDATES
There are three (3) mandates with which G-d has been pleased to reveal to us:
The Mastery Mandate
The Mission Mandate
The Millennial Mandate
It is my objective in this teaching to describe each mandate in practical order, and to explain the purpose, responsibility, and reward associated with each one as it relates to you.
THE
MASTERY MANDATE
"And G-d said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of G-d created he him; male and female created he them. And G-d blessed them, and G-d said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth." [Genesis 1:26-28]
We, as Believers in Messiah Yeshua, are responsible to G-d to be involved in activities that fulfill the purpose for which G-d has called us: be it as an engineer, a housewife and mother, a doctor, a minister, an attorney . . . whatever ways are suitable and proper.
"And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Messiah." [Brit Chadashah: Colossians 3:23]
We must be not only good students but also good stewards of the processes involved in our calling(s). To be a good steward has as a prerequisite first being a good student. There is a period of apprenticeship to every field, even for entrepreneurs. We have to learn by investigation, study, trial and error, and experience. This is foundational if we are to be MASTERS of EXCELLENCE . . . and if we are to perform excellently for The Master! This is why we have developed the advanced leadership, outreach and synagogue and church growth department at The University of Excellence. For more information, email to: universityofexcellence@gmail.com.
We have to know and comprehend . . . to perceive mentally and through creative brainstorming . . . the earth and its processes or society and its interrelationships where they are relative to our respective fields of endeavor.
We must then prayerfully apply this knowledge in order to subjugate the earth and have dominion over it. We are mandated to "subdue and have dominion" over the earth. This mandate is for Christians and non Christians alike: it is for humankind . . . men and women created in G-d’s image.
However, how much more should G-d’s people function in this responsibility. A follower of Messiah Yeshua working a non religious occupation or vocation should be as steadfast in both their efforts and ethics as a rabbi, a pastor, or a worker for G-d. To such a person the blessings of God will be extended for faithful stewardship.
THE MISSION MANDATE
"And Yeshua came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. You go, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Ruach Ha Chodesh (the Holy Spirit): Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." [Matthew 28:18-20]
"And he said unto them, You go into all the world, and preach the Good News to every creature. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." [Mark 16:15]
While "subduing and having dominion" over the earth on our callings we, as Messianic Believers, are also to be "witnesses" for Messiah in our various vocations or avocations.
Teaching and writing are vital aspects in fulfilling both the Mastery and the Mission Mandates.
Actually, the Mission Mandate is the Second Earth Mandate to be carried out only by Messianic Believers in Yeshua. Messiah created the whole world and also is "upholding all things by the word of His power." [Brit Chadashah: Hebrew 1:3]
In the new earth "there will be no more curse" [Brit Chadashah: Revelation 21:27] and it is our job to inform people of this . . . and how they can participate in its blessings. Yeshua shed His BLOOD "to take away the sin of the world" and remove the curse brought about by Adam’s disobedience.
The Mission Mandate will not be carried out in the new earth because G-d’s people will be serving the Lord with joy. "There shall no wise enter into it anything that defiles." [Revelation 21:27]
THE
MILLENNIAL MANDATE
"For our homeland is in heaven; and it s from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Yeshua Ha Meshiach: Who shall change our humble bodies, and fashion them [give them a form] like his own glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." [Brit Chadashah: Philippians 3:20-21]
"Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of G-d." [Brit Chadashah: Romans 8:21]
"Your kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Brit Chadashah: Mattiyahu (Matthew) 6:10]
The Millennial Kingdom (the Kingdom of G-d on Planet Earth) will transition and flow into the Ultimate Kingdom of Heaven and of G-d.
Study Prince Handley’s two part series on "The
Millennial Kingdom - Parts
A and Part B."
In Brit Chadashah: Yochanan (John) Chapter 14, Yeshua
promised to "go prepare
a place for you . . . that where I am, there you may be also."
Abraham "looked for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is G-d." [Hebrews 11:10] Referring to those of G-d’s servants who had previously fought the good fight of faith, the Bible says that G-d was "not ashamed to be called their G-d: for He has prepared for them a city." [Hebrews 11:16
Yeshua (Jesus) told one of the thieves on the cross, "Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43]
Rabbi Shaul (the Apostle Paul) describes an experience he had as follows: "caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words . . ." [2 Corinthians 12:4]
I was recently at an Indian church where the pastor had described how he had died twice and both times was caught up into Heaven! (Note: He did NOT believe the first time and the Lord allowed him to have a second massive heart attack on a later date. The heart specialist could NOT believe when looking at the x-rays later that he had other than a “perfect” heart.)
The tree of life is in the paradise of G-d. Read Genesis 3:22. Evidently the paradise that Adam and Eve defiled will be restored . . . AND will be even better: there will be many trees lining the banks of the great river.
"He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches. To him that overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God." [Brit Chadashah: Revelation 2:7]
"And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of G-d and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of G-d and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him." [Revelation 22:1-2]
The city will be about 1,500 miles wide, 1,500 miles long, and 1,500 miles high. Look on a map of your country and find two cities that are about 1,500 miles apart (or, 2,400 kilometers). Actually, the exact dimensions will be 1,380 miles in each of the three dimensions (a little over 2200 kilometers). Brit Chadashah: Revelation 21:16 informs us it will be 12,000 furlongs [Greek "stadios’] in each dimension.
The streets of the city are made of pure transparent gold. [Revelation 21:18-21]
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which G-d hath prepared for them that love him." [1 Corinthians 2:9]
While you are here on Planet earth, do your best to fulfill the Mastery Mandate and the Mission Mandate. Then you will be blessed abundantly:
Here on earth;
In the Millennial Kingdom; and,
In the Paradise of G-d.
The Master will say to you: "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord." [Brit Chadashah: Mattiyahu (Matthew) 25:21] Notice, in Brit Chadashah: Luke 19:17, the parallel passage, the word "cities" is used for the areas over which you will have authority!
YOU
ARE GOING TO HAVE A WONDERFUL FUTURE!
Prince Handley
President / Regent
University of Excellence
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