The King of the Kingdom — Christ Reigns Until the Nations Are His
1. “All authority… has been given to Me” (Matt. 28:18).
The sermon begins by grounding the mission of the Church in Christ’s kingship.
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How does starting the Great Commission with authority (rather than instructions) reshape the way we think about evangelism, discipleship, or ministry
2. A Kingdom that rises within history (Dan. 2:44; Ps. 145).
Scripture presents history as the arena of God’s advancing Kingdom, not a waiting room.
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How does this view challenge either despair (“the world is just getting worse”) or triumphalism (“we can force the Kingdom now”)?
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Where do you see evidence of Christ’s Kingdom today?
3. Christ reigns now while enemies remain (Ps. 110; 1 Cor. 15).
The sermon emphasizes that victory is progressive, not instantaneous.
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Why is it important for our faith to hold together both Christ’s present reign and the ongoing presence of evil, suffering, and death?
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How does this truth help us remain patient, hopeful, and faithful rather than discouraged?
4. Wheat and weeds grow together (Matt. 13).
Jesus teaches that growth comes before judgment and maturity before consummation.
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How does this parable shape the way we relate to the world, to unbelievers, and even to imperfect churches?
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In what ways are we tempted either to uproot too early or to lose hope in the harvest?
5. Living as citizens of a growing Kingdom (James 5; Mark 1).
The King calls for repentance, faith, patience, and confidence in His promises.
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What might faithful Kingdom living look like for you this week—at home, work, or in the community?
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How can our group encourage one another to trust the slow, steady work of God rather than demanding immediate results?
Closing Prayer Prompt
Invite the group to pray along these lines:
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Submission: acknowledging Christ’s present reign and surrendering areas where we resist His rule.
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Patience: asking for endurance and trust as the Kingdom grows over time.
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Hope: thanking God that the future of the world rests not on human power, but on the zeal of the Lord of hosts.
