Series: Preparing for the Kingdom

Submitting to the King and Getting Ready for His Reign

March 16, 2014 • Luke 7:1-8:3

Jesus taught us to pray with anticipation for his kingdom to come. Obediently, the early church made this their enthusiastic expectation and longing. Unfortunately, after many centuries much of the modern church has all but forgotten that this world is not our home. In Luke 7:1 – 8:3 we learn a lot about what it means to rekindle that desire for Christ’s coming kingdom, and be preparing ourselves and our generation for his promised return.

Anticipating the Defeat of Disease

June 16, 2025March 16, 2014 Luke 7:1-10

Christ at his first coming displayed his credentials as the King of the coming Kingdom by healing some people of their illnesses, in part to remind us that he will one day vanquish all disease.

Awaiting the Defeat of Death

June 16, 2025March 23, 2014 Luke 7:11-16

Jesus shows that he has power over death, not as a representative of God, but as the Lord of life – an ultimate role that requires our allegiance and submission as his disciples.

Making Sure We Don't Miss the King

June 16, 2025March 30, 2014 Luke 7:17-23

Difficulties in life can tempt us to doubt Christ’s power, concern and sovereignty, but we must trust him, remembering the proof of his credentials which reassure us of his coming kingdom.

Learning to Listen to the King's Prophets

June 16, 2025April 6, 2014 Luke 7:24-28

We may at times respond with negativity to the accurate preaching of the truth, but God has called all Christians as his messengers to be faithful to God’s message regardless of the response.

Excuses that Interfere with Our Preparation

June 16, 2025April 27, 2014 Luke 7:29-35

We often make excuses attempting to rebuff the conviction that comes with God’s truth, but we must learn to concede his good purpose for us and respond with humble obedience.

The Hallmark of the Spiritually Prepared

June 16, 2025May 4, 2014 Luke 7:36-50

To be prepared for the arrival of Christ’s kingdom we must be sure that we have grappled with the gravity of our sin and are trusting exclusively in Christ for our forgiveness.

Teaming Up to Prepare Our Generation

June 16, 2025May 11, 2014 Luke 8:1-3

Our personal dissimilarities and diversity actually work in favor of our mission when we pull together as a church to evangelize and disciple our generation in preparation for Christ’s return.