Kingdom of Heaven (2)

Some other good points from the movie....

Salvation, Redemption- when he is rescued by his father from his accusers, "They had a right to take me." "So do I"- like how Jesus stands up for us in the face of our accuser, Satan. Satan wants to find every foothold to condemn us to hell. Jesus came not to condemn, but to save the world through Him. Everyone who is in Christ will be kept blameless...every sin covered by the blood of Jesus will be thrown into the sea of forgetfulness and it will be remembered no more.

Training wounded- you'll never feel like you're up to the challenge ahead, but jumping in and perservering despite all odds is the mark of a warrior

Peace when the King returns to Jerusalem- Revelation says that when Jesus comes again, that ALL NATIONS will worship him in Spirit and Truth and there will be peace FOREVER

Servant leadership (Proverbs 10:4)- kinda like Len Ballantine's speak in October about pilgrim people being ones who dig wells in desert places...

Protect the people- the principles of religion should always have people at it's heart...if we're not reaching people with Salvation, than let it be tossed away

Tell the truth always, even if it means your death- many martyrs were put to death for their faith in Christ. Is there anything in your life you are willing to die for? (Ps24:3-6, 25:8, 19)

standing firm in what you know to be right- even a little evil to accomplish a greater good is still a little evil, and results in a stained conscience. (Psalm 26:4-6)

Does making a man a knight make him a better fighter? YES!!- being called to a higher purpose than slaves...(Jesus said "I no longer call you slaves because a slave does not know his masters' business. Instead I have called you friends")

Battle strategy- stay near the water (the Word of God)- patience, peace at all times-take out the enemy's main offensive (what areas do feel easily defeated in? Find a friend you can confide in, and develop a strategy together to tackle/overcome that obstacle...relationships? anger? addiction? gossip? comparisons? finances? purity? prayer?)

Victory in Defeat

The queen cutting her hair

"A queen never walks...and yet you are walking"

"I am the blacksmith"