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Your Kingdom Come | September 2009
RReevviivvaall FFiirrMeeAGAZssINE
Seeking God’s Presence, Changing Our World
Your
Kingdom
Come
The Kingdom is Emerging
Articles
Bobby Conner
Apostolic Teams
Bill Johnson
The Power of the Age to Come
Derek Morphew
Crossing Over into the Kingdom
Paul Keith Davis
PLUS | EVENTS | RESOURCES | KENYA UPDATE | AND MORE!
If the Kingdom of heaven
was Jesus’ central priority,
it must be ours as well
Dear Friends,
We are delighted to send you our
Revival Fires Magazine. The theme of this
September issue is ‘Your Kingdom Come’
(Matthew 6:10). We are living in amazing
Index
days where God is pouring out His Spirit
on a scale not seen in living memory. But
this outpouring of God’s Spirit serves an 3. The Kingdom is Emerging
Welcome ancient purpose, first revealed to Adam. Article by Bobby Conner
God created man to be fruitful, increase,
have dominion and subdue (Genesis 1:28). 6. Kenya Update
to the
When God breathed life into Adam, he
‘Jambo’ from Chris & Chrissy in Kenya
September became a man of two worlds: a man of the kingdom is
emerging
2009 the dust and a man of the Spirit, unlike any
7. Resources
issue of other created being. We too are people
Release the Kingdom - part one
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bring the reign of God on earth.
Magazine 8. Apostolic Teams
Contributors to this issue of the magazine Article by Bill Johnson
an article by Bobby Conner
are Bill Johnson, Paul Keith Davis and Derek
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stewards of the delegated power and
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rule in our realms of experience and the Age to Come
expertise.
Article by Derek Morphew
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Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. and greater works than these he will do,
Your Kingdom come. Your will be done because I go to My Father. And whatever
on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9- you ask in My name, that I will do, that the
We need His anointing
10) Because the Kingdom of God was so Father may be glorified in the Son. If you
to empower us to
central to the purposes and plans of Christ, ask anything in My name, I will do it.” (John
carry out His command He wanted His followers to constantly seek 14:12-14) Every true believer is to be doing
after its unveiling. If the Kingdom of heaven the works of Jesus; this is the evidence of
We aren’t going to move
was Jesus’ central priority, it must be ours the Kingdom of God.
forward very fast if
as well. We must keep the main thing the
main thing. We are here on earth to do the very works we’re always staring
of Jesus. This is the ministry of the Kingdom. in the rear-view mirror
The phrases, “Kingdom of God” and If we are to be doing the works of Jesus, we
“Kingdom of heaven” are a common and would do well to understand what works
fundamental part of Biblical theology, with He did. Matthew 4:23-24 gives us a clear capacity as ambassador, his voice is the
the word “Kingdom” appearing 150 times in picture: “And Jesus went about all Galilee, voice of the government he represents. In
the New Testament alone. Its root meaning teaching in their synagogues, preaching the same way, we, as God’s ambassadors,
is God’s royal kingship and power, His divine the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing represent His government - His Kingdom
authority to lead and rule. God is the all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease here on earth. He has delegated His power
supreme ruler over all creation. The royal among the people. Then His fame went and authority to us for that purpose. If we
rule of Christ is invincible, imperishable and throughout all Syria; and they brought to are His ambassadors, we have His authority
will last forever. (see Colossians 1:13-20 and Him all sick people who were afflicted with to act in His name and on His behalf. This
Revelation 1:8) various diseases and torments, and those power and authority are actively at work in
who were demon-possessed, epileptics, us right now!
Jesus declared that this Gospel of the and paralytics; and He healed them.” We
Kingdom was to be preached in all the are to preach the good news of salvation, The Kingdom of heaven is at hand! We are
world. Our mission on earth is to obey Him, teach the Scriptures, heal the sick, and set to declare the same message as our Master.
and we need His anointing to empower us the captives free - just as Jesus did. He has entrusted His body, the church, which
to carry out His command. As the body he established, with the administration and
of Christ, we are to live a life so yielded to To distract us from declaring and displaying expansion of His Kingdom on earth. We must
Jesus that the Kingdom (the power and these works, the enemy of our souls attempts extend to the world the same invitation as
authority) of God is recognized here on to get us to look and live in the past. Many Jesus did when He said, “Come to Me, all
earth, even by those who do not believe. believers today seem to prefer to reminisce you who labour and are heavy laden, and
We are to be so obedient to our King about the mighty moves of God in former I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) This is
that His Kingdom will be expressed on this times rather than get involved with what He an open-ended invitation for all who will to
earth to an ever-increasing extent. This will is doing now. While we should be thankful enter the Kingdom of heaven. The time is
happen regardless of the growing influence to God for every move of the Spirit, we now! The Kingdom of heaven is at hand!
of the powers of darkness, and at the end can’t live life always looking back. We
of the age, the Kingdom will be shown in its aren’t going to move forward very fast if
fullness. we’re always staring in the rear-view mirror.
The Kingdom of God is
We must see God at work in our day today.
more than a good method Bobby Conner’s dynamic
The Kingdom of God is more than a good God is the God of the NOW! He is the great
capacity to release outstanding
or a great message
method or a great message. It consists not “I AM” who encompasses eternity.
demonstrations of the
of eloquent words but is a demonstration of
miraculous, healings, signs
the power of God. A well-delivered sermon Paul describes our mission and commission
and wonders, reveals the very
or an expertly reasoned teaching is not in terms of government and diplomacy
heart of the Father toward us.
enough; people need to see God’s power when he says that we are “ambassadors
Surviving a dramatic abortion
on display. The people of this generation for Christ.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) The word
attempt by his mother, being
are ready to see God’s Word displayed “ambassador” is the English translation of the
rescued again by the hand of
in power and action. Only then will they Greek word ‘presbeuo’, which has the root
God from drug dealing and suicide, the story of
begin to see and believe in the Kingdom of meaning of being a senior representative
Bobby Conner is a display of a man who now walks in his
God and to trust Christ as their Saviour and possessing power and authority. An
God-ordained destiny to set others free! He believes his
Lord. As Jesus Himself stated boldly: “Most ambassador represents the government
calling is to equip the Body of Christ to hear and discern
assuredly, I say to you, he who believes that appointed him. His power and authority
God’s voice in these times. Don’t miss Bobby ministering at
in Me, the works that I do he will do also; are delegated. When he speaks in his official
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Kenya Update
Resources
‘Jambo’ from Chris & Chrissy Dale in Kenya
The Seven Thrones of
We are at the halfway point of our time
in Nakuru, Kenya as we write this news to Mountain Prophecy our Soul
you, and it has been an amazing time of
stretching, blessing and equipping, not You are called to God desires a people
only for the people we have been coming impact your culture! with whom He can have
alongside, but for us both, too! Read how God’s End-Time complete fellowship.
After a fruitful
army will confront seven nations Seeds of spiritual destiny are
We came out to Kenya with a mandate mission trip in “greater and mightier than we”. germinating in the hearts of
to train and equip congregations that we These seven nations correspond believers throughout the earth, to
March this year,
made contact with during the mission trip to seven “mountains” of global know Him and to do great exploits
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empowering for church members to do ready to take the nations for God Paul Keith generation.
continue investing Enlow
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in the region. Here
us also to do. This situation prevails despite
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At another time, Chrissy’s team met with a Baker
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family whose daughter was suffering from
the wounds of the heart.
depression and suicidal thoughts. By the
time the team left the house, the sweet,
The groups that we are working with are We Cry Out
restoring presence of God was resting there.
at various stages in the training process.
The woman was totally set free from her How to Order
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A P O S TO L I C
T E A M S
by Bill Johnson
For centuries, the people of God have Change is in the Air stability. The concept of team ministry starts
Apostles carry a blueprint
gathered together around specific truths. There are major changes in the “wind” right with the apostles and prophets. Stability
in their hearts concerning
Denominations and organizations have now. For the last several years, people have is the primary fruit of the ministry of the
the church and God’s
been formed to unite these groups of started to gather around fathers instead of apostolic team.
believers. Having common belief systems doctrine. In the natural, it would be easy purposes on the earth
has helped to build unity within particular to imagine a father with two very different Team Make-up
groups and define their purpose. Historically, children – one politically liberal and the Apostolic teams are not necessarily made in the first Apostolic Council, he submitted his
these groups were formed from people who other conservative. While discussions would up of just apostles and prophets. They are experiences to the other apostles who had
were usually newly saved, or were asked to probably be quite lively at the evening a group of people that carry the ‘family also gathered there. It wasn’t until James,
leave whatever denomination they were meal, they would not bring an end to the mission’ without selfish agendas. They are the apostle in Jerusalem, spoke, that there
previously a part of. family. Gathering around fathers gives a sent by their leadership, and entrusted with were any conclusions. A true apostle carries
stability that enables people to endure delegated authority to establish God’s rule their apostolic authority wherever they go,
Unity based on common doctrines has a differences in opinion without falling under in their realm of experience and expertise. but it is foolish for him to not recognize local
measure of success. But there is an inherent the influence of the spirit of offense. Fathers When they go with that heart, they carry authority. The same is true with apostolic
problem with this approach. Unity of this bring an element of peace that is impossible an apostolic anointing because they teams. It is their respect for the local church
nature is based upon uniformity. When without them. function under the umbrella of the apostles’ and the Biblical authority that helps them to
God is saying something new, those who authority. serve effectively.
are listening are usually asked by their Spiritual Fathers
leaders to leave the group they were a Apostles are first and foremost fathers by We can’t be co-missioned until we’re in Authority, like favour, is for the benefit of
part of. Their new found convictions and nature. True fathers continually make sub-mission to the primary mission. This is others. It is not a title to help in building one’s
beliefs are considered threatening and choices for the wellbeing of their children true of every believer before God. But it is own self-esteem, and is never for personal
divisive. If the whole group doesn’t move with little thought to personal sacrifice. They especially true of apostolic teams. Setting gain. For that reason, the apostle is at the
in step with what God is saying, there will are not jealous when their children succeed, aside personal agendas is a big part of ‘bottom of the stack’ - the ‘least of all’. The
be a break in fellowship. When agreement but instead are overjoyed because of those the success of team ministry. Many teams title simply recognises function. And that
in nonessential beliefs are considered successes. It is normal for a father to desire have failed in their mission because of an function is to make others better and more
necessary for fellowship, then division is his children to surpass him in every way. individual who wanted his/her gift or opinion complete in their walk with the Lord.
People have natural and to be expected. While doctrine Brothers compete, fathers do not. to be recognised.
started to is vitally important, it is not a strong enough The Purpose of the Title
foundation to bear the weight of His glory In the same way that a father and mother Measure of Rule Throughout history there have been many
gather around
that is about to be revealed through true bring stability to a home, so the apostles A big misunderstanding occurs when ordinary individuals who have become
fathers
unity. and prophets are the stability of the church. apostles think they have the same measure desperate for God in unusual ways, and
instead of
The Apostle Paul calls them the church’s of authority in every geographical location. have sought God with reckless abandon.
doctrine foundation. Good foundations bring When Paul went to Jerusalem to participate The encounters they had with God
 
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The Holy
We can’t be
Spirit brings
co-missioned
constant
until we’re in
change, and made them appear extraordinary. Their maintain the much needed fire in our souls. to live out of a common revelation of Jesus Last Days Assignment sub-mission
to house breakthrough made them household Apostles carry a blueprint in their hearts - who He is, and who we are because of All of this serves one purpose - Jesus is
to the primary
names with remarkable gifts and ministries. concerning the church and God’s purposes Him. God’s aim is to fulfill His word in John returning for a bride. For this to happen the
Him means
mission
But when God gives someone an unusual on the earth. They are used to bring 14:17 - “As He is, so are we in this world.” harvest must be brought in, and must be
to embrace
gift, it is never for the purpose of acquiring fresh revelation to the church. Apostolic We are to become like the Jesus revealed “cleaned.” He’s not returning for a bride
flexibility as a
admiration and fame, or even drawing teams are sent to represent their spiritual in Revelation chapter one - resurrected and that He has to heal up and put together
way of life big crowds. Those things are normal by- father, and carry the word that has been glorified. We are not headed for the cross, like a puzzle in heaven. He is returning for a
products, but they are not the purpose. entrusted to their ‘tribe’. They help bring an we live ‘from’ the cross. Apostolic revelation bride whose body is in equal proportion to
The place of favour that one gets as a understanding and establish an order that is has that in mind. her head, and whose parts work together
result of God’s unusual touch on their lives needed in the particular location they are in coordination. It’s called a “glorious
is a God given position to equip others. It sent to. The Day of Power church, without spot or wrinkle” in scripture.
is God’s heart to take those high points of One of the more notable prophets of our Anything less is an illegitimate vision.
human experience in the man or woman of The Need for Others day recently told me that he wouldn’t be
God and make them the new norm for the God never gives the whole picture of His able to come into all that God had created The bride is to make herself ready for that
believer. Equipping the saints becomes the plan for the church to one father/apostle, him for until the apostles came forth to day. As Larry Randolph puts it, “it is a
focus of true fathers. or even to one tribe. Scriptures declare their appointed place. The apostles help perversion to think that Jesus will dress the
that “we” have the mind of Christ, not “I”. release the prophets into their destiny, and bride before the wedding.” Our assignment
The Spirit of Revelation Dependence upon the whole is essential for vice versa. In a sense, they complete each is clear, and the gifts are in place. And they
One of the things that helped to keep us to grow up in a way that pleases Christ. other. are all expressions of Jesus Himself. But they
the early church strong and healthy was As the various “tribes” learn to work together are simple in purpose. Re-present Jesus to
their continual devotion to the apostles’ we will see a more complete picture of the Apostolic order without apostolic power is the world!
Authority, like
doctrine. However, you’ll notice that there Father’s intent for planet earth. to be questioned. Order based on Biblical
favour, is for
is no mention of a list of beliefs that the principle that is lacking Biblical power is The fire of God must rest in the souls of
the benefit of Bible declares to be the official record of The revelation carried by apostles and tragic at best, and deceptive at worst. men. Christians without passion are almost
others important doctrines. It is safe to say the the five-fold ministry will result in a church Order does not exist unto itself. The wineskin as great a mystery as Christians without
“apostles’ doctrine” is referring to something coming to a common knowledge of the exists for the wine. The wine is the focus. All purpose. Apostolic teams carry fresh fire
other than a specific list. Peter understood Son of God. Much division presently exists order exists to house God Himself - not to with divine purpose. They enlist men and
this when he exhorted the church in this area. He is our common focus. A restrict Him, but to accurately express Him. women to God’s dream, and in the process
concerning ‘present truth’. That phrase study of the scriptures without the Holy Wineskins need to flex in order to be useful, the church steps into her destiny.
is to direct our attention to that which the Spirit giving understanding creates much because of the expanding nature of the
Lord is emphasizing for this season. That is religious conflict. Division exists because wine in the fermenting process. The Holy
the apostles’ doctrine. The word coming people are committed to different levels of Spirit brings constant change, and to house
from apostles is to bring clarification of the truth that appear contradictory. Fathers are Him means to embrace flexibility as a way
Father’s focus for the church, and in turn necessary to sort these things out. Variety, of life. The goal is not to create a perfect
strengthen our resolve to His purposes. Fresh without uniformity, is important. These structure or government. It is to create one
revelation carries fresh fire, which helps us to teams carry revelation to help the church that recognizes Him, and flexes with His
changes.
Bill Johnson,
together with
his wife Beni,
are the Senior
Pastors of
Bethel Church in Redding, California.
Bill is a fifth generation pastor with a
rich heritage in the things of the Spirit.
Together they serve a growing number
of churches that have partnered for
revival. This apostolic network has
crossed denominational lines in building
relationships that enable church leaders
to walk in both purity and power.
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28 - 31 October 2009
For One Night Only Our signature conference which We are honoured to have both
Friday 9 October 2009 This is a year of seeing dreams continues year on year to have Paul Keith and Chuck with us at this
turning into reality, of aligning significant impact in the lives conference. We believe this will be
Jesus Culture, the youth and our lives on earth with heaven’s of all those who attend. This a pivotal time for the church in the
young adults movement of Bethel decrees and moving into our year’s theme, the Kingdom of UK as we begin a new year, and
Church in Redding, California destiny and purpose in God. God, centres us again on living encourage you to join us for it.
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the
Power of
the Age
to Come Derek Morphew is a scholar and
pastor based in South Africa. Serving
in the Vineyard movement, he heads
up Vineyard Bible Institute as well as
Vineyard International Publishing and
teaches extensively on the Kingdom of
God. We are also pleased to have Derek
ministering at our Prophetic Seers
Conference from 25 - 28 November
2009, register today!
Something The world into which Jesus came preaching Something mysterious, unexpected The Kingdom of God is actually the big Before this
mysterious, the Kingdom had expectations that (especially to the prophets of Israel) and picture. It expands our vision to see God’s age has finally
had grown through the centuries. These miraculous occurred in Jesus and the total plan for the restoration of all creation
unexpected and ended, the
expectations were based on the coming outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost. The and all humanity. The Kingdom holds
miraculous future age has
of the Kingdom in the Exodus event, the power of the future age broke through, together the whole of the redemptive story,
occurred in conquest of the Promised Land and the from the future, into the present, setting up from creation, through the fall, the history already begun
Jesus and the Davidic Monarchy. They were further an altogether new dimension. Before this of Israel, the coming of Jesus and the
outpouring of shaped by the loss of the Kingdom in the age has finally ended, the future age has outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost,
exile and the prophetic promises of Isaiah already begun. through world missions, to the Second
the Spirit at
and Daniel in particular. A day would Coming and into the future age that
Pentecost
come when God would again intervene Around us is a world that lives in one follows.
for Israel, in a final, overwhelming moment, dimension, in this present age, while we
which would terminate history as we know experience Jesus and the life in the Spirit in a One major implication of understanding the
it and begin life at a totally new level in new dimension, the life of the coming age, Kingdom is that the big picture must never
The powers
the Messianic age, or the age to come. or eternal life lived now. The powers and be reduced to something less than that.
and presence
The Day of Judgment would be the event presence of the future age are continually The word we use for this is reductionism,
that would terminate this age (the end) available. But the Kingdom continues to the tendency to take the pie and select of the future
and usher in the coming age. From the come, through the Holy Spirit. The Kingdom only one slice, instead of the whole pie. Or age are
prophetic language regarding this “end”, enters our lives and we become sons and perhaps we should say the Kingdom is like
continually
We are caught we derive the word “eschatology” (Greek daughters of the Kingdom. It begins to one huge chocolate cake. We must never
available
‘eschatos’ means “end”). The prophets change our lives towards an upside-down settle for just one slice, or even a few slices.
in the battle
spoke of the Day of the Lord, the last days, value system. We discover that we are
between two
or that day. Jesus came announcing that caught in the battle between two ages.
ages
such a day had dawned with his arrival.
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CROSSING OVER
KINGDOM
INTO THE
PAUL KEITH DAVIS The administration of the priestly ministry heaven. The present work of grooming and
// AN ARTICLE BY /// //
equips and enables us to relate and affect training will precede “the catching away”
the heavenly realm through worship, and relates to our being empowered to rule
intimacy and relationship with the Lord. This in the earth, delegating the Lord’s victory
Throughout the church, one cry has uniformly echoed from
divine office allows us to enter His sanctuary on the earth before leaving the earthly
the hearts of God’s people - Send us Your Power! Without
and draw near to His table and minister realm. We shall taste “the good Word of
controversy, it is much needed. We will not attain our high to Him by offering the sacrifices of praise, God and the Power of the age to come”
calling and prophetic destiny without His Empowering Presence. worship, intercession and mutual exchange. on this side of heaven as the Lord’s enemies
(Ezekiel 44:14-16) are subdued and put under His feet. Then
the Lord can come for His bride without spot
However, Isaiah 11:2 provides an earth. Revelation 3:18-21 - “I advise you
The administration of the Kingly ministry or wrinkle, and the restoration of all things is
enlightening clue to the release of the Spirit to buy from me gold refined by fire so that
provides spiritual authority that allows us to accomplished. (Acts 3:21)
of Might and Power. It is the accompanying you may become rich, and white garments
relate to and influence the earthly realm
Spirit of Counsel from the heart of the Lord so that you may clothe yourself, and that
as overcomers, and delegate His victory Reigning on Earth
providing a message of preparation for this the shame of your nakedness will not be
and dominion achieved through His death Revelation 5:10 points out that we shall reign
great release. revealed; and eye salve to anoint your
and resurrection. Each of these Ministries or on the earth. Naturally, this points to the
eyes so that you may see. Those whom I
divine offices has a specific function and Millennial Kingdom. However, to be ready
In His admonition to this generation, the love, I reprove and discipline; therefore
related sphere of authority. for this great purpose, there is a present
Lord gives divine counsel. His advice to us be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at
“ruling” or overcoming in our lives being
is to buy from Him gold refined by fire that the door and knock; if anyone hears My
Spirit of Counsel and Might achieved before we enter into the fullness
we may become rich and white garments voice and opens the door, I will come in
There is presently a message of preparation of the Millennial Kingdom.
that the shame of our nakedness would to him and will dine with him, and he with
through the Spirit of Counsel for those
not be revealed. He further instructs us to Me. He who overcomes, I will grant to him //
whom the Lord is grooming to function in a For this function to be fulfilled, we must
receive His eye salve that our eyes would to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also
governmental role. This is to release the Spirit become the habitation of God and His We must be
be illuminated to see the unseen. overcame and sat down with My Father on
of Might and Power to bring judgment and dwelling place; God not merely moving trustworthy
His throne.”
dominion in the earth through His delegated through us, but RESTING IN US. This sets
By meticulously following the Spirit of stewards
authority. This will be the establishing of His us up for our priestly ministry. Then, as we
Counsel, the Spirit of Power and Might is Priests and Kings of the power
Kingdom. We must seek first the Kingdom begin to exercise spiritual dominion and
dispersed to equip us as “overcomers”, and Revelation 5:9-10 - “And they sang a new and authority
of Heaven, which is both Word and Power rule throughout the nations, we operate in
qualify us to sit with Him on His throne, as song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the
expressed through living stones, who are our kingly ministry. ///
He overcame and sat with His Father on His scroll, and to open its seals; for You were
being built up as a spiritual house for a holy
throne. It is in this slain, and have redeemed us to God by
// priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices
place that the Bride Your blood out of every tribe and tongue
We must seek first the acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1
of Christ will emerge and people and nation, and have made us
Peter 2:5)
Kingdom of Heaven, which is as Priests and Kings kings and priests to our God; and we shall
both Word and Power to appropriate the reign on the earth.’”
This is in contrast to the prevailing thought
/// Lord’s victory in the
of some that we are going to be “caught
heavens and on
up” and experience the kingdom only in
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