Priority in Place: Seek First the Kingdom

From Members to Citizens—Restoring the Ekklesia

Beloved,

Jesus did not come to bring a religion; He came to bring a Government.

His sole message was the Kingdom of God. He did not come seeking “members” for a social club; He came to call out citizens for a Kingdom. In Matthew 6:33 (NASB), our King established our absolute priority:

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

The Crisis of Priority

For too long, the “church” has focused on the “things”—the blessings, the comfort, and the personal gain. We have put the “added things” first and the King somewhere to follow. In doing so, we have traded our governmental authority for religious tradition.

The Governing Assembly ($Ekklesia$)

When Jesus said, “I will build my church,” He used the word ekklesia. In the Greek world, this was not a religious term. It was a Legislative Assembly. It was a body of “called-out” citizens tasked with governing, legislating, and executing the will of the state.

As we build this International Online Church, we are not just “having church.” We are functioning as the Governing Assembly of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.

• We are here to understand the Decrees of the King.

• We are here to exercise the Authority of the Sovereign.

• We are here to move from Rebellion to Alignment.

The Mandate for Biblical Order

The Fivefold Ministry—the Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers—are the governing officers given to equip the citizens. Without Biblical Order, the government of the church is in a constitutional crisis.

On July 23, 1979, I was called into this service. In 2025, I was recommitted to this original purpose. Now, in 2026, we take back the internet to provide a “Study” for those ready to seek the Kingdom first.

Welcome to the Citizenship of the Kingdom.

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!

Bishop Dennis Davis, Th.D.
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