This week we are looking at the sermon by Louis Els on The Kingdom of God.


“After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”” Mark‬ ‭1:14-15‬ ‭NIV


What does the word ‘kingdom’ mean?


‘Kingdom’:
The rule and reign of a king
The domain of authority for a king in which the king rules
The range of effective will (where what you want to be done gets done)


Let’s look at the passages in Acts 1-2. Three things are important in the ‘breaking in’ of God’s Kingdom.

Developing and maintaining an expectation of the Kingdom (Waiting for the promise)
Kingdom prayer (Praying the way that Jesus taught us and not only for our needs/wants)
Kingdom announcement & demonstration (What does it look like for you in your sphere of influence?)


Questions

God has given you gifts to advance His Kingdom. What gifts has He given you? Are there any gifts you need wisdom for to use well?
How can I develop a Kingdom expectation and eagerly wait for the promises He has given me?
Reflect on/Discuss in your group: What is the difference between the church and the Kingdom?