2. COMPONENTS OF A KINGDOM:
Text: Luke 12:32
Luke 12:32 "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Intro:
If I ask you what composes a computer, what are they?
A kingdom including the kingdom of God is composed of so many things or people.

3. AIM:
For us to have a better understanding of kingdom components thus doing our role in it.
I. A KING AND LORD-A SOVEREIGN
Is the embodiment of the kingdom, representing its glory and nature.
Authority flows from the king and the word of the kings is supreme.
Luke 6:46 "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?
One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit.

4. II. A TERRITORY-A DOMAIN
Is the domain over which the king exercises total authority.
The territory and its resources and people are all personal property of the king.
1Cr 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit [who is] in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?
1Cr 6:20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
The king by right owns all and, therefore, is considered lord over all.

5. Lord is only given to one who is sovereign owner.
Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth [is] the LORD's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.
III. A CONSTITUTION-A ROYAL COVENANT
Is the covenant with the king and his citizenry and expresses the mind and will of the king for his citizens and his kingdom.
It constitutes the intent of the sovereign for his people as well as containing the benefits and privileges of the kingdom.
The constitution is the documented words of the king.

6. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Mat 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Mat 7:8 "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
Luke 11:13 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"

7. IV. A CITIZENRY-A COMMUNITY OF SUBJECTS
Is the people that live under the rule of the king.
Citizenship in a kingdom is not a right but a privilege and is a result of the king’s choice.
Benefits and privileges are only accessible to the citizens and, therefore, the favour of the king is always a privilege.
Once one becomes citizen of the kingdom, all the rights of citizenship is at the citizen’s pleasure.
The king is obligated to care for and protect all of his citizens.

8. V. LAW-ACCEPTABLE PRINCIPLES
Constitutes the standards and principles established by the king himself, by which his kingdom will function and be administered.
The laws of the kingdom are to be obeyed including foreigners residing in it.
The laws of the kingdom are the way by which one is guaranteed access to the benefits of the king and the kingdom.
Violations of kingdom law places one at odds with the king and thus interrupts the favourable position one enjoys with the king.

9. The laws in the kingdom cannot be changed by the citizens, nor are they subject to citizens referendum or debate.
The word of the king is the law in the kingdom.
Rebellion against the law is rebellion against the king.
It is our responsibility to know and obey the law.
Psalm 1:1 Blessed [is] the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Psalm 1:2 But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

10. Deut 28:1 "Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.
Deut 28:2 "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:
Deut 28:3"Blessed [shall] you [be] in the city, and blessed [shall] you [be] in the country

11. Deut 28:12 "The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.
VI. PRIVILEGES-RIGHT AND BENEFITS
In a kingdom, citizenship is always desired by the people because once you are in the kingdom, the king is personally responsible for you and all your needs.
In addition, because the king owns everything within his kingdom, he can give to any citizen any or all of his wealth as he desires.

12. VII. CODE OF ETHICS-ACCEPTABLE LIFESTYLE AND CONDUCT
Is the acceptable conduct of the citizens in the kingdom and their representation of the kingdom.
This include moral standards, social relationships, personal conduct, attitude, attire and manner of life.
VIII. AN ARMY-SECURITY
Is the kingdom’s system of securing its territory and protecting its citizens.
It is important that in a kingdom the citizens do not fight in the army, but enjoy the protection of the army.

13. Jos 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, "[Are] You for us or for our adversaries?"
Jos 5:14 So He said, "No, but [as] Commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, "What does my Lord say to His servant?

14. John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world
John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.
The church is not the army in the kingdom but the angels are.
Mat 13:41 "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,

15. IX. COMMONWEALTH-ECONOMIC SECURITY
Is the economic system of a kingdom which guarantees each citizen equal access to financial security.
In a kingdom, the term commonwealth share is used because the king’s desire is that all citizens share and benefit from the wealth of the kingdom.
The kingdom’s glory is in the happiness and health of it citizens.
Luke 12:31 "But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

16. Luke 12:32 "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
X. THE SOCIAL CULTURE-PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES
Is the environment created by the life and manners of the king and his citizens.
This is the cultural aspect that separates and distinguishes the kingdom from all others around it.
It is the culture that expresses the nature of the king, through the lifestyle of his citizens.
That’s why Jesus said, “You have heard it said… but I tell you,” Matt 5

17. Kingdom social culture is supposed to be evident in our daily activities.
1Cr 6:7 Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why do you not rather accept wrong? Why do you not rather [let yourselves] be cheated.

18. CHALLENGE:
D o you now have a better understanding of how a kingdom works?
Were some of your questions in life been answered?
CONCLUSION:
Luke 12:32 "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.