Assignment #1 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Introduction

                   Chapter 1: Kingdom Character 

Length 4-5 pages 

Read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12). The world emphasizes talents and abilities as the primarily principles to determine accomplishment and success. Why do you think the Kingdom of God emphasizes character as the most important virtue? What does it really mean to live by Kingdom principles?  

Assignment #2 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Chapter 2: Kingdom Conduct

                   Chapter 3: Kingdom Charisma         

Length 4-5 pages 

Explain the concepts of Kingdom Conduct and Kingdom Charisma. How do Kingdom concepts help us rediscover God’s original intent for our lives? What does it mean to rediscover the Kingdom Concept? 

Assignment #3 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Chapter 4: Gifts of the Kingdom

                   Chapter 5: Other Gifts of the Kingdom               

Length 4-5 pages 

How do the gifts of the Kingdom differ from the idea of ‘gifts’ from the world’s perspective? Why do you think Jesus is the Cornerstone of the Kingdom and how does knowing Jesus help us understand what it means to live by Kingdom principles?

Assignment #4 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Chapter 6: Ministry Gifts in the Kingdom

                   Chapter 7: Kingdom Desire 

Length 4-5 pages 

What is Kingdom desire and what is the Good News of the Kingdom? As believers, what is our part in living in a Kingdom as servant kings? How does our role as servant kings help us fulfill God’s purpose in our lives? 

Assignment #5 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Chapter 8: Kingdom Destiny

                   Chapter 9: Kingdom Discipline         

Length 4-5 pages 

What is Kingdom destiny and Kingdom discipline? How do these things play a part in our becoming a true disciple of Jesus? What do you consider as the priority of the Kingdom and how does that relate to our relationship with the Lord and our ministry to others? 

Assignment #6 

Readings: Kingdom Practice, Power and Principle

                   Chapter 10: The Coming Kingdom              

Length 4-5 pages    

What is the coming Kingdom? What part does this play in our ministry to others? How does our perspective of the coming Kingdom shape our relationship with God and others? Why is it important to understand the Kingdom concepts? 

Assignment #7 

Final Project 

Length and Depth is up to You! 

What has the Lord revealed to you in this course? Explain how you gained a greater understanding of Kingdom Principles. As your final project, consider the ministry that God has called you to and the gifts he has anointed you with to fulfill His purpose. With this mind, design the ministry vision that you believe God’s is giving to you. That is, write down and use any form of media (audio, video, PowerPoint, etc.) that you choose to describe the vision that God has put in your heart. What specific type of work do you see that Lord is calling you or has called you to? Has the Lord given you a plan to carry this vision out? If so, how? How does your understanding of Kingdom Principles help you gain more clarity regarding God’s call on your life? 

• Consider all the material you observed in this course and focus on those issues that are close to your heart.
• Also, make use of the bibliography resources in your texts as they make excellent references for guided research.
• Make use of the ACU Online Resource Center. There are many great resources there to help you.

Assignments that MUST BE SUBMITTED to Your Instructor for Grading 

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A GRADE FOR THE COURSE OR BE CREDITED AS COMPLETING THE COURSE UNTIL ALL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND GRADED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR: 

Assignment #1

Assignment #2

Assignment #3

Assignment #4

Assignment #5

Assignment #6

Assignment #7-Final Project