The Ridge Sunday Audio

Forward - Part 3

Episode Summary

This passage is an introduction to Jesus' end times discourse as given to His disciples. The Pharisees ask about the kingdom of God. They want independence from Rome, but they don't think a carpenter from Nazareth can make it happen. Jesus tries to make them see that God's Kingdom has arrived and is advanced forward by His people.

Episode Notes

READ TOGETHER:

Luke 17:20-21

DISCUSS:

• What is the Kingdom of God? What did Jesus mean by saying the Kingdom of God is in the midst of you?
• Is the Kingdom of God here and now? Or is it something we are waiting for? Or is it both? How does this perspective challenge traditional expectations of a kingdom?
• Why do you think the Pharisees were focused on external signs?
• When we consider our choices, actions, words, and daily habits, are there any places where we have failed to acknowledge the kingdom of God like the Pharisees? In what ways can we experience the presence of the kingdom within ourselves?
• In what ways can we help advance the Kingdom of God on earth? What things in this world distract us from fulfilling our role of helping advance the Kingdom of God?

PRAY:

Pray that the Lord will show you where to use your gifts and talents to help advance the Kingdom of God on earth.

PRACTICE (on your own):

• List three ways you can live with a clear understanding of the Kingdom of God in your midst?
• Discuss with a friend how you can best advance God’s kingdom in your life and of those around you?
• If you’re not already serving in and/or through the local church, pray about an opportunity where God might use you to advance His Kingdom - www.theridge.cc/serve

DIVE DEEPER (on your own)

• Read: John 18:36; Luke 19:11; Luke 10:11; Acts 1:6-7; Daniel 2:44; Zechariah 4:6
• What do the verses above teach us about the Kingdom of God?