Administration
Helps gift is often confused with administration. (Filing, errands, data entry, etc.)
Administration covers detailed helps work all the way up to ceo or president of a country.
There are a lot of church leaders who don't appreciate admin and Admin gifted people who are in the church not given opportunity for admin. Yet, this gift is in 1 Corinthans 12
Moses - the great transition leader.
1) LEADING: Exodus of Israelites - (understanding of the Power of God is key to him administrating millions) - he leads 1,000,000 men plus women and children and first he instructs the people to kill sheep and details how to put the blood on the door posts. The showdowns with Pharoah give Moses the growing faith to lead the millions across the Red Sea into the dessert.
2) BUILDING - MANAGING - building a tabernacle. He is 40 days and nights in the presence of God on how to build a house for God! In the PRESENCE God is empowering Moses by transforming Moses into Gods image. Possibly the most intense experience any man has had ever. Then, on his third trip up the mountain God asks Moses to cut out two tablets (the first two God cut out - this time He asks Moses to do it since he broke it.) Moses asks God to show himself and God said "yes" but only the goodness of my backside. This causes Moses' face to shine. The first person to have the Spirit of God on him is a craftsman names Bezalel to build the temple of God.
1 The LORD said to Moses,
2 "See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,
3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
4 to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze,
5 in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. - Exodus 31:1-5
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. - Isaiah 9:7
On Heaven as on Earth - what does government look like in Heaven? This question answers what government on earth should look like.
Perfection of love, loyalty, honor and absolute security in the purposes/identity we have in the Godhead.
Purpose of govt is a family/society/community
God began to establish heavenly kingdom on earth and created Adam-Eve and Garden if Eden. We were removed from Garden for our protection. God can no longer look at hpHis kids. The rest of the story is "I want my family back!" God sends His Son to do what the Father can't do (have face to face relationship with humans). Jesus goes one step further and fulfills what humans can't do (be a sinless life and full of righteousness sacrificial offering).
We are now called "ambassadors" - represent government on foreign soil.
Human Government - Thomas Payne wrote govt is to control wickedness.
Founding Fathers of US had a Kingdom influence - promoting the dream "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness."
If the purpose of the govt is a community where we have a shared vision - God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit perpetuating love, honor and security culminating in a marriage relationship (not an election).
Righteousness and Justice misunderstood:
Righteousness - set of rules vs invitation to be like God
Justice - consequences for breaking rules vs everything you need to be righteous
Cross of Jesus is the greatest act justice and injustice ever!
Purpose of a kingdom Justice - restore relationships. Judicial systems need more focus on restoration into society.
When you are justified you have been lined up with the original standard (all to the left, center or right)
Govt we are to steward is a pre-eating of the fruit govt.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. - 1 Corinthians 12:28
Lord of the Rings 3 - Kings name is Steward.
Kubernetes - word for administration (steersman or helmsman)
Oikinonia - economy. Oikos (household) + nomus (law and rules). (Eph 1:10)
Eden -> God
Tabernacle -> Moses builds -> God dwells
Temple -> Solomon builds -> God dwells
Incarnation -> jesus -> God dwells
Church -> apostles builds -> God dwells
City of God -> Jesus builds -> God dwells
Presence and Power of God to advance the kingdom (bring heaven to earth)
Great Command: Love God and Neighbor.
Word for Presence in Hebrew is Face.
You can only love people as well as you love yourself.
People with High level administration are "jack of all trades" because they can see the world through many people's eyes.
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