“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

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

What does thestatement “the

kingdom of heavenis within you”mean to you?

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How does that truth change how you relate to

people or problems?

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When did the disciples actually begin to

understand Jesus’life and mission?

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Can you imagine what might have been among the things Jesus wanted

to say to the disciples but couldn’t?

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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?

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Are you in dangerof confusing

someone else?

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How does thekingdom of God come

to human hearts?

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Should we speak for Jesus today, using His

words, and try toenforce His laws in society around us?

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How does attempting to create a “Christian”

nation today differ from the kind of kingdom the

Jews wanted?

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Why did Jesus avoid government issues?

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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?

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