The Kingdom of Jambos(Jesus Always Makes Blessed Our Souls)

Jason Abate

Joe Cambino

Brian Gloade

Mike Langone

Joe Milone

AJ Shaw

Have belief in God by praying and spreading his teachings

• Possess confidence in God• Have faith in God and you will have everlasting

life• Trust in God as we are God’s children and he

cares for us• Know that God is with us at all times• All things are possible for those who believe• Believe that God will take care of you

Belief Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us, “But to those who did accept him, he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name” (NAB, John, 1:12).

• In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus said, “If you can! Everything is possible to one who has faith.”(NAB, Mark, 9:23).

Embrace camaraderie among one another by welcoming

people into your life• Have an attitude of kindness• Be friendly to others• Have a lighthearted rapport among one another• Be approachable and make others feel

comfortable• Welcome others into your life and home• Form strong and solid relationships among

God’s children • Trust and appreciate one another

Camaraderie cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (NAB, John, 15:13).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father” (NAB, John, 15:15).

Use conversion to change the direction of your life into total

devotion to God

• Remain faithful in the Christian way of life• Focus on knowing God• Honor and obey God• Be a true follower of God• Make a promise to be with God forever• Aim to get people who are spiritually blind to

see the glory of God• Get those who have sinned to repent and come

back to their faith

Conversion cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might no perish but might have eternal life” (NAB, John, 3:16).

• In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned” (NAB, Mark, 16:16).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NAB, John, 8:32).

Strengthen cooperation with others by promoting working

together to achieve goals • Work as a team• Share your values• Share your faith• Help one another• If everyone works together, God’s work on

earth will get done• Obtain strength from each other as there’s

strength in numbers

Cooperation cont. • In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “Amen, Amen, I

say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens is for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven them out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because the recognize his voice (NAB, John, 10:1-4).

• In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel” (NAB, Mark, 1:15).

Put your creativity skills given to you to good use by

presenting them to God for His service

• Realize the talents that God has given you.• Use the gift you were given to do something

great• Honor God by using the gift he has given you• Praise God creatively• Love what you do as it was given by God• Whatever your talent may be use it for God’s

glory.

Creativity Cont.• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “and the

servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more” (NAB, Luke, 12:48).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “To one he gave five talent; to another, two; to a third, one-to each according to his ability. Then he went away” (NAB, MT, 25:15).

Determination is needed to fulfill your aspirations

• Have the strength of mind to do good things

• Possess the endurance to carry out your task

• Determination is needed to perform the right choices you make

• Make a vow with God in fulfilling your task

Determination Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “Whoever chooses to do his will shall know whether my teaching is from God or whether I speak on my own” (NAB, John, 7:17).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words has something to judge him: the word that I spoke , it will condemn him on the last day” (NAB, John 12:48).

Make a serious effort to do all that is good and right by

seeking to do God’s will• Make every attempt to possess goodness• It takes honest, hard work to serve God• What you put in to your faith is worth the gain• Spiritual growth requires faith and effort• God provides us with everything we need• We need to follow His directions• God’s grace enables you to make progress

through your effort

Effort Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled” (NAB, LK, 24:44)

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God” (NAB, John, 3:21).

Demonstrate leadership with integrity by keeping God at the

forefront• As God’s people, we represent Him as His

Ambassadors• Being a leader requires a relationship with God• Use God’s methods and God’s power to lead• Maintain the integrity within the kingdom• Hold yourselves accountable to God• Learn to trust in God instead of taking matters

in your own hands• Recognize and help others recognize the gifts

God gave them and empower them to use these gifts

Leadership Cont.• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “You would

have no power over me if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin” (NAB, John, 19:11).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (NAB, MT, 28:19).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “For where two or tree are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (NAB, MT, 18:20).

Listening to the good words of God is your obligation

• Abide by the words spoken by God

• Desire to hear the Good Word of the Lord

• Listen to one another

• Give your full attention to those who are speaking

• Have patience in understanding others

Listening Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away” (NAB, Luke, 8:18).

• In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says, “Take care what you hear. The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you” (NAB, Mark, 4:24).

Love and care for one another by showing your love for each

other in action and truth• The most important responsibility is to love

God, then to love our neighbors• Treat others as you would like to be treated• Show concern and compassion to others• Have peace with one another• Give to and care for others as this is your

obligation • God is love and His love is unconditional• Have a loving relationship with God

Love Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love another” (NAB, John, 13:34)

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love” (NAB, John, 15:9) and “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (NAB, John, 15:13).

• In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”(NAB, Mark, 12:31).

Have motivation to please God by praying and staying focused

on God’s Word

• Let God’s Word motivate you

• Keep moving in a purposeful direction

• You must drive yourself to live by faith

• Focus on the growth of your relationship with God

• Be committed to righteousness

• Strive to be the best person you can be

Motivation Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance” (NAB, LK, 15:7).

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more” (NAB, LK, 12:48).

Have perseverance in Faith by trusting God and by God’s Grace

• It is your responsibility to receive your faith and maintain it

• God gives you the power to persevere through his grace as perseverance is needed for your spiritual success

• Final perseverance implies final faithfulness• Faith is necessary to obtain final salvation• Embrace struggles as they produce perseverance • Your perseverance will bring character and hope • Continue to do what is pleasing to God, even in the most

trying of circumstances• Embrace the circumstances to persevere and pray to God

and give thanks

Perseverance Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” (NAB, John, 10:27-28).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus say.”But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved” (NAB, MT, 10:22).

Handle pride with humility by accepting and praising God

• Be humble as God gives grace to the humble

• Accept praise and honor with grace

• Seek to be more like God

• See the need to pray

• Grateful people follow God and praise him for the gifts he provides

Pride Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted” (NAB, Luke, 14:11).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant” (NAB, MT, 20:26).

Exercise self control by being mindful of your

actions• Control your actions at all times• Let God be in control of all that you do • You must gain control of your life• Control what you have power and

responsibility over• Manage and be watchful of your actions• Limit your thoughts, actions, opinions, and

what you say to those which are pleasing to God

Self Control Cont.

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Put you sword back into its sheath, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword” (NAB, MT, 26:52).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well (NAB, MT, 5:38-39).

Offer up self sacrifice for the good of others by dedicating

yourself in the service of God and others. • Put God first before yourself and others

• Be less concerned for yourself and more concerned for the well-being of others.

• Dedicate your life to serving God

• Give up your needs to benefit others

• Dedicate your body, mind, and spirit in the service of God

• Pleasing God is a form of self sacrifice

Self Sacrifice Cont.

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever losses his life for my sake will find it (NAB, MT, 16:24-25).

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity-greedy, dishonest, adulterous- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income” (NAB, LK, 18:11-12).

You shall be Guided by the Holy Spirit by being obedient to

God’s Word • Embrace the Spirit of God by producing

a sound mind• We are special to God as God gave us the

gift of the Holy Spirit• Have a positive attitude and exercise

your mind as it recognizes God’s power• The Holy Spirit communicates with your

Spirit

Spirit Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming” (NAB, John, 16:13).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name-he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” (NAB, John, 14:26).

Strategize and plan your life centered around God and his

divine grace• God directs your plan• God’s plan for life is a loving plan• God has a plan for your salvation• God’s strategy involves your actions• In God’s grace, He puts His strategy and His

works into effect through us• God’s strategy is to elicit faith to those who

hear his Word• Your job in the strategy of God is to bring

people to faith by proclaiming the word of God

Strategize Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming” (NAB, John, 16:13).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name-he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” (NAB, John, 14:26).

Offer support to those in need by sharing generously

• Help those who are less fortunate• Give to the poor • To serve God is to serve others• Give to please God• It is better to give than to receive• Each of you has something to offer to

others

• Serving others brings fulfillment to your life

Support Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy” (NAB, LK, 12:33)

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow” (NAB, MT, 5:42).

Encourage togetherness in doing God’s work by

demonstrating love and respect • If everyone works together, God’s work on

earth will get done• Gather together to promote solidarity• Together we can bring God’s glory• Togetherness brings us strength• Pray together as prayers are more powerful

when they are said together• More will be accomplished by working together• Accept one another, as God has accepted you

Togetherness Cont.

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father” (NAB, MT, 18:19).

• In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (NAB, MT, 18:20).

Take great care in maintaining unity by living in peace and harmony with each

other

• Live in union with God• All shall be united as one• Be in accord with one another• Work toward a common goal• Share your beliefs and desires• Be united in the same mind and

judgment• Unite together in peace and harmony

Unity Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “The Father and I are one” (NAB, John 10:30).

• Also in the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you, Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are” (NAB, John, 17:11).

Execute God’s gracious will by carrying out His plan of

Salvation• Our responsibility it to carry out God’s plan by

knowing His Word• You must do God’s will to go to heaven• Whatever God’s will is, accept it• Please God in all that you do in your life• Be faithful in serving God• Trust God and He will reveal His plan• The will of God is to do good• Be obedient to God’s will

Will Cont.

• In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man” (NAB, LK, 21:36).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “Whoever chooses to do his will shall know whether my teaching is from God or whether I speak on my own” (NAB, John, 7:17).

Have a zeal for God by passionately spreading the good

news of God • Devote yourself with passion to God• God is zealous for His people• Be zealous for God and protect Him and His

people• Show enthusiasm for preaching the kingdom of

God• God looks for people who are zealous of good

works• Spread the good news of God

Zeal Cont.

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work” (NAB, John, 4:34).

• In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work” (NAB, John, 9:4).

God’s Role in the Kingdom of Jambos

• To create a spiritual family by leading His people to obey the rules of the Kingdom which will strength their faith.

• He focuses on getting the people of the Kingdom to trust and believe in Him as we are His children.

• He welcomes all people into the Kingdom. • He requests the people to work together, so His

Work on earth will get done.• He provides the people of the Kingdom with the

strength to fulfill their aspirations.

God’s Role Cont.

• He works at forming a relationship with the leaders of the Kingdom so His methods and His power will be used to lead.

• He speaks to the people through prayer.• He shows love and concern to all within the

Kingdom and asks for others to do the same.• He gives His people the power to persevere

through his grace as perseverance is needed for spiritual success.

• He motivates people to drive themselves to live by faith and to be committed to righteousness.

God’s Role Cont.• He provides grace to those who are humble and

reminds them to be mindful of their actions.• He makes the people of the Kingdom aware that

they must put Him first before themselves and dedicate their life to serving Him.

• He shows the people how to live in union with Him and to work toward a common goal of carrying out His plan by knowing His Word.

• God is zealous for His people and He looks for the people who are zealous of good works, therefore, the people within the Kingdom of Jambos need to devote themselves passionately to God by spreading his Good News throughout the Kingdom to become a spiritual family.

Works Cited

New American Bible. The Catholic Youth Bible Revised. Minnesota: Saint Mary’s Press, Christian Brothers Publications, 2005.