The Kingdom of God - October in view

In the month of October 2018, our Sunday school series focused on 'The Kingdom of God'. 

This write up is a summary/reminder of what we've learnt so far in affirming the Kingdom of God in every situation,  life and places. Amen.

Maintaining balance 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;"  Colossians 1:10

7 October 2018
An unbalanced life is frustrating. Too much on your table? Pray for guidance.

Group 1: Causes of imbalance

• Lack of focus
• work pressure or too religious

Group 2: How to improve balance

• Shared workload, rota
• recruit and train more willing hands.
• buy comfort with your money
• speak to a mentor 

Group 3: Ways to maintain balance

• set priorities - don't be everywhere
• focus on specific skills/ units
• follow the rota, be organized, 
• develop good Work-Life balance
• take time off duty by allowing others to serve

What is the Kingdom?

Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?" - Ecclesiastes 8:4 (AKJV)

14 October 2018 
Luke 19:11 -15, 27, Daniel 7: 13-14
​The Kingdom of God was inaugurated in Genesis and eternally established in the book of Revelation.
Aim: To understand the Biblical concept of the Kingdom.

• His dominion is everlasting Daniel 7:14
• All nations to receive (accept) the Kingdom Luke 19: 15
• Its not influenced by politics - far from worldly monarchy
• Invest in your gifts to advance the Kingdom.​

The kingdom is made up of:

1. The King
2. The constitution - lifestyle, principles
3. The subjects - you & I
4. The Territory - here & there

Take note: A righteous king rules over a righteous kingdom and vice versa. ​

The Earthly Millennial Reign of Christ

28 October 2018
Rev 19:11-16, 19-21; 20:1-6
The future earthly kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ is a world where there is true peace and security, no pain, no war, no evil, no sickness and no death. 

​For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen King on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.” Psalm 2:6 (NLT)

• The Kingdom of God is the truth and within you! John 18:37, Luke 17: 21
• The Lord Jesus is coming back again to consummate the Kingdom and hand it back to His Father. Acts 1:11
• King Jesus will return the second time in style! Rev 19: 11-16​​ 
• The righteous flourish with peace in His reign Psalms 72:7

The kingdom of God is here already, but the final consummation of the kingdom awaits the second coming of the King. 

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Thanks and see you next month!