Kingdom Consummated Part 3 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Consummated Part 3 Discussion Guide

Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Steve continues the series ‘Kingdom Consummated,’ focusing on the biblical concept of hope and renewal as described in the final chapters of Revelation. He emphasizes that God’s ultimate plan is not just for believers to go to heaven, but for the heavenly city to come down to a renewed and restored earth. The pastor distinguishes between two Greek words for ‘new’: ‘neo’ (brand new) and ‘kainos’ (renewed/restored), explaining that God’s plan is to restore creation to its intended glory rather than destroy it completely.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your plan for renewal and restoration, open our hearts to understand the true hope we have in You. Help us to see beyond our current circumstances to the glorious future You have promised. Guide our conversation today, Lord, that we might encourage one another with the truth of Your Word and the assurance of Your promises. May we leave this discussion with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ice Breaker

What’s something you owned that was broken but you were able to restore or repair it to be useful again?

Key Verses

Acts 3:19-21
Romans 8:19-23
Colossians 1:18
John 10:10

Questions

How does understanding God’s plan to renew and restore creation (rather than destroy it) change your perspective on the future?
Pastor Steve mentioned that we should be like the Bereans who studied Scripture for themselves. How can we better practice this habit in our daily lives?
In what ways do you see creation ‘groaning’ for renewal as described in Romans 8?
How does the distinction between ‘neo’ (brand new) and ‘kainos’ (renewed/restored) help you understand God’s plan for creation and for us?
The sermon described death as a power that entered the world through sin. How does this perspective change how you view death and its effects?
In what areas of your life might you be allowing ‘death’ to have a foothold where you could invite Jesus to bring life instead?
How does the promise of physical resurrection and a renewed earth affect how you live your life today?
Pastor Steve said that the gospel promises not just ‘life after life after death’ but also ‘full and abundant life before death.’ What might this look like in your daily experience?

Life Application

This week, take time to identify one area in your life where you may be experiencing the effects of ‘death’ – whether relationally, emotionally, vocationally, or spiritually. It might be unforgiveness, shame, frustration, or something else holding you back from experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. Once identified, intentionally invite Jesus into that situation, asking for His resurrection power to bring renewal and restoration. Journal about this process and be prepared to share any changes or insights with the group next time.

Key Takeaways

Biblical hope is centered on God’s plan to renew and restore all creation, not destroy it.
In Revelation, the word used for ‘new’ is ‘kainos’ (renewed/restored) not ‘neo’ (brand new), indicating God’s plan to restore creation to its original intent.
Death entered the world through sin and affects us relationally, emotionally, vocationally, and physically.
Jesus offers not just life after death, but abundant life now through His resurrection power.
As believers, we can experience aspects of renewal and restoration in this life as we invite Jesus into areas where ‘death’ has a foothold.

Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for the hope we have in You – not just for eternity, but for today. We are grateful that You came to defeat the power of sin and death, offering us abundant life now and the promise of complete renewal in the future. Help us to live as people of hope, inviting Your resurrection power into every area where we experience death’s effects. May we be faithful stewards of the life You’ve given us, looking forward to the day when all things will be made new. Give us courage to share this hope with others who desperately need it. In Your name we pray, amen.

This series may be taken as a course offered by the Online Bible Institute. For more information check out the Keys Vineyard Ministries Courses page.

Steve Lawes is a Church Consultant and also provides coaching for pastors, churches, ministries and church planters.