chapter 2 what is god’s kingdom?
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Chapter 2 What is God’s Kingdom?. This study is based on Luke 17:20-22 The Desire of Ages , chapter 55 —See also Messiah chapter 55. What does the statement “the kingdom of heaven is within you” mean to you?. The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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“It would be well for us tospend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ”
—The Desire of Ages, p. 83Books available at www.AdventistBookCenter.com
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Chapter 2What is God’s
Kingdom?
This study is based on Luke 17:20-22The Desire of Ages, chapter 55—See also Messiah chapter 55
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What does thestatement “the
kingdom of heavenis within you”mean to you?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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How does that truth change how you relate to
people or problems?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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When did the disciples actually begin to
understand Jesus’life and mission?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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Can you imagine what might have been among the things Jesus wanted
to say to the disciples but couldn’t?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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The disciples allowed “earthly considerations
and the opposition of priests and rabbis” to
confuse them.
Is there someone who might be confusing you so that you don’t understand
Jesus’ teachings?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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Are you in dangerof confusing
someone else?
The Desire of Ages 507-9 and Messiah 281-2
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How does thekingdom of God come
to human hearts?
The Desire of Ages 509-10 and Messiah 282-3
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Should we speak for Jesus today, using His
words, and try toenforce His laws in society around us?
The Desire of Ages 509-10 and Messiah 282-3
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How does attempting to create a “Christian”
nation today differ from the kind of kingdom the
Jews wanted?
The Desire of Ages 509-10 and Messiah 282-3
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Why did Jesus avoid government issues?
The Desire of Ages 509-10 and Messiah 282-3
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Jesus didn’t try tochange the government
even when it was dishonest and cruel.
Does that mean that Christians should stay
out of politics?
The Desire of Ages 509-10 and Messiah 282-3