Kingdom Incarnate Part 2 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Incarnate Part 2 Discussion Guide

Summary

The sermon focuses on John the Baptist’s role in preparing the way for Jesus, emphasizing his humility and understanding of his identity as a voice pointing to the Messiah. Despite his significant role, John saw himself as merely a preparer, while Jesus described him as the greatest born of women up to that time. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding our identity in Christ as received, not achieved, and encourages believers to be a voice pointing others to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for gathering us here today. Open our hearts and minds to receive Your word and understand the identity You have given us in Christ. Help us to be receptive to Your guidance and to be a voice that points others to Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Ice Breaker

What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Key Verses

John 1:29-34
Mark 1:1-11
Matthew 11:7-11
Isaiah 40:3

Questions

What stood out to you about John the Baptist’s role in the sermon?
How does understanding that our identity is received, not achieved, impact your daily life?
What does it mean to you to be a ‘voice in the wilderness’ today?
How can we balance humility and boldness in our faith journey?
In what ways can we point others to Jesus in our everyday interactions?
How does the concept of Jesus as the Lamb of God resonate with you?
What are some practical ways to ‘hang out’ with Jesus during a busy week?
How can we support each other in living out our God-given identity?

Life Application

This week, take time each day to reflect on your identity in Christ. Consider how you can be a voice pointing others to Jesus in your interactions, and seek opportunities to share His love and hope.

Key Takeaways

John the Baptist saw himself as a humble preparer for Jesus.
Our identity in Christ is received, not achieved.
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Being a voice for Jesus involves both humility and boldness.
We are called to point others to the hope and love found in Jesus.

Ending Prayer

Lord, thank You for the time we’ve spent together discussing Your word. Help us to embrace our identity in You and to be bold voices for Your kingdom. Guide us as we seek to love others and point them to the hope we have in Jesus. In Your precious name, 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.