Words of Wisdom, Part 1: Kingdom of God
June 22, 2025

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Message Review

Words of Wisdom is a series where our elders share a biblical theme, topic, or truth that has profoundly impacted them, and one they believe will impact you as well. This week, Andy taught on the Kingdom of God, Jesus’ most frequent teaching topic. He reminded us that the Kingdom isn’t something we wait for; it’s already here. Jesus invites us to live as Kingdom citizens now, seeking God’s rule, valuing humility over status, and serving others over seeking power. The challenge? Raise your sights and bring the Kingdom into your everyday world.

Main Point: The Kingdom of God is moving and active NOW, and we have the opportunity to get in on it and bring it to our everyday world.

Scripture References: Luke 17:20-21; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 5:3; Mattew 19:24; Mark 10:31; Mark 4:26-29; Mark 4:30-32; Mark 9:35; John 3:16; Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 14:20

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Luke 17:20-37 Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • When you hear the phrase “Kingdom of God,” what images, assumptions, or questions come to mind?

  • What do most people around you pursue to find purpose or security? How does that pursuit compare to living in the Kingdom of God?

  • How would you define “success,” and how might Jesus’ view of success differ?

  • Read Luke 17:20-21.

    • Jesus says the Kingdom of God cannot be observed but is “in your midst.” What do you think He meant by that? How does this change the way you think about God’s Kingdom?

    • If the Kingdom of God is already here, how should that affect how we live, make decisions, or interact with others daily?

  • Read the statements Jesus made about the Kingdom of God in the book of Matthew: 5:3, 6:9-10, 6:33, 19:24. What main points was Jesus communicating in these passages?

  • Read Romans 14:17-18.  What main point was the Apostle Paul communicating in this passage?

  • Where have you seen glimpses of the Kingdom of God—in your life, others, or the world around you?

  • What might it practically look like to seek the Kingdom of God “above all else” in your everyday relationships or responsibilities?

  • Where and how is God leading you to bring the Kingdom of God into your everyday world?

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