Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.
Luke 17:20, 21
Discussion Questions:
- Jesus says the kingdom is “in the midst of you,” yet we still pray for it to come. Where have you seen it break into ordinary life, whether in a relationship, a workplace, or an unexpected moment? Where does it feel most absent? (Luke 17:20, 21; John 15:4-11)
- We ask God to bring his kingdom, and we’re also called to act. When has a situation in your life or community pushed you toward action, and when toward waiting and prayer? How do you discern which? (Matthew 6:33)
- How does this particular petition in the Lord’s Prayer sound when you’re grieving, facing illness, or watching injustice you can’t fix? Would you protest, trust, or both, or take some other action? How has your answer changed over the years? (Romans 12:2; Eph 5:17; Col 1:9)
Sermon Summary
This week we have our guest speaker Dr Wee Boon Hup, who teaches us about the prayer, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Through Luke 17 and John 15, we are reminded that God’s kingdom has already come through Jesus, yet we continue to pray for His kingdom to be fully established. Dr Wee highlights that God’s kingdom is about His rule and authority, and that knowing His will is not simply about methods, but about abiding in Christ. As we grow closer to Him, His desires become ours, and doing His will becomes our joy.