1. Jesus: Our Model of Consistency 1 Timothy 6:11-16

2. Consistency Not valued by all Not valued by all “Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.” “Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.” Bernard Berenson (American Art Critic) Bernard Berenson (American Art Critic)

5. The Perspective of the Kingdom Jesus’ appearance before Pilate is recorded in all four gospels. Jesus’ appearance before Pilate is recorded in all four gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke focus upon what His silence before the charges against Him. Matthew, Mark and Luke focus upon what His silence before the charges against Him. John gives more details regarding the private conversation with Pilate. John gives more details regarding the private conversation with Pilate.

6. The Perspective of the Kingdom John 18:33-37 John 18:33-37 We see two views: of life, of the world We see two views: of life, of the world Pilate’s view is confined predominately to what he can see and experience (LIFE FROM BELOW) Pilate’s view is confined predominately to what he can see and experience (LIFE FROM BELOW)

7. The Perspective of the Kingdom He isn’t sure about what one can ultimately know. He isn’t sure about what one can ultimately know. He is a pragmatist regarding what he doesn’t understand. He is a pragmatist regarding what he doesn’t understand. John 19:11-12; Matthew 27:24 John 19:11-12; Matthew 27:24

8. The Perspective of the Kingdom Jesus had a PERSPECTIVE FROM ABOVE. Jesus had a PERSPECTIVE FROM ABOVE. He knew there was an ultimate kingdom from above that ruled over all earthly kingdoms. He knew there was an ultimate kingdom from above that ruled over all earthly kingdoms. John 19:11; John 18:36 John 19:11; John 18:36

9. The Perspective of the Kingdom He knew there were ultimate plans for this world. He knew there were ultimate plans for this world. Revelation 11:15 Revelation 11:15 His mission was to begin the real process of that ultimate kingdom breaking into this one. His mission was to begin the real process of that ultimate kingdom breaking into this one.

10. The Practice of the Kingdom Timothy is told to do the right thing in relationship to possessions. Timothy is told to do the right thing in relationship to possessions. 1 Timothy 6:6 ff 1 Timothy 6:6 ff He is told to turn away from the wrong thing and to run after Christian virtue. He is told to turn away from the wrong thing and to run after Christian virtue.

11. The Practice of the Kingdom He is told to do that with the perspective of Christ. He is told to do that with the perspective of Christ. He is told to do that in light of his own profession about Jesus—He is Lord. He is told to do that in light of his own profession about Jesus—He is Lord. Don’t go on feelings! Don’t go on feelings!

12. The Practice of the Kingdom We can be motivated by other good and godly truths: We can be motivated by other good and godly truths: We will face judgmentWe will face judgment We want to please HimWe want to please Him We want to live out thankfulnessWe want to live out thankfulness There is though a defining way we need to practiceThere is though a defining way we need to practice

13. The Practice of the Kingdom Be motivated by seeking to live to bring the future into the present (1 Timothy 6:12)

15. The Practice of the Kingdom Remember: Every Detail of Your Life Matters In Relationship to the Kingdom.

16. Jesus You are the Lord; Your Kingdom is coming. Your Kingdom is coming through my thoughts, word, and deeds. Lord today help me to live consistently in such a way that where I am this day thy kingdom will come and thy will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven.