The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

After reciting and/or singing the Nicene Creed (located in the Appendix), pray the following prayer: Eternal God, our Father, we thank you that you alone are God, reigning high above the heavens and earth as the Sovereign Lord God. Even though your righteous reign was opposed by angels and humankind, you have restored your reign in your Son, and will soon make all things here on earth as they are in heaven - consistent with your holy and good will. Be glorified through us as we live out your righteous reign in the midst of your people, the Church, as a witness to our communities and our world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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A World Out of Control

Imagine yourself talking with one of your neighbors about the current condition of society and the world. How would you answer your neighbor if they made the following statement: “From everything that I see in society, and from all appearances in the world, I think that God, if he is real, either is not in control, or is unable to deal with the level of evil within it. Everything is falling apart. God cannot possibly be in control - the world is simply too messed up!” Does this statement jive with your thinking? Why or why not? How might you answer someone who made this suggestion about our world today?

Evidence of God’s Rule on Earth

While the Bible teaches that God is Almighty, the world appears to be completely unaware of his power and glory. Come up with five reasons why it makes good sense to say that even though the world is reeling from injustice, oppression, and