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    The Kingdom of God
    The Kingdom of God
    The Kingdom of God
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    The Kingdom of God

    By Greg Jao

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    Jesus speaks often of "the kingdom of God." What is it? Where is it? When is it? Why is it so important? Understanding and participating in God's kingdom on earth is central to the Christian life. In this study guide, Gregory Jao leads you through ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study that explore God's kindgom—transforming your picture of God, Christianity and your role in the world. This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader's notes and a "Now or Later" section in each study. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIVP Bible Studies
    Release dateOct 18, 2011
    ISBN9780830862832
    The Kingdom of God
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    Greg Jao

    Greg Jao (JD, Northwestern University Law School) is a vice president and the director of campus engagement for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He is the author of Your Mind's Mission, the LifeGuide Bible study The Kingdom of God, and he is a contributor to Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents, a book on Asian American discipleship.

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      The Kingdom of God - Greg Jao

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      The Character of the King

      Psalm 145

      Who’s in charge around here? When the world seems disordered or the future uncertain, we instinctively look for strong leaders—individuals with trustworthy character, wise action and unimpeachable integrity. These kinds of leaders inspire our confidence, our trust and our dedication to make things right.

      GROUP DISCUSSION. Describe the character or activities of a national or world leader—past or present—whom you admire. What does your choice reveal about your values?

      PERSONAL REFLECTION. Identify a personal situation or world event that feels out of control. Then write down some characteristics of God that you want to keep in mind, and incorporate those characteristics into a prayer about the situation that concerns

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