Luke 17:20-37: The Coming Glorious Kingdom
I) Jesus clarifies the nature of God’s kingdom.
A) Not coming the way people .
1) The Jews aspire a king to come in .
2) The Pharisees seek outward of assurance.
3) Many in the church expect the today.
B) Already here and continuing to grow.
1) Working in the and lives of people.
2) Showing itself in and .
3) Inviting us to place our hope and in King Jesus.
4) Letting the light of Jesus in and through us.
II) Jesus encourages vigilance and preparation.
A) The disciples are warned about and false hopes.
B) No need to God’s kingdom coming.
1) Its arrival will be to everyone.
2) First the king must and a cruel death.
C) Be forewarned by two Old Testament stories of destruction.
1) Taken out by a unexpectedly amid business as usual.
2) Destroyed by while pursuing life as usual.


D) No turning back for those sentimental attachments.
1) Letting go of all that from devotion to the King.
2) Detaching from to gain it fully.
To whom or what are you ultimately loyal?
What do you still find difficult to let go?
III) Jesus leaves a note of warning and hope.
A) Final between those redeemed and those judged.
B) Forces of judgment gather where spiritually found.
C) Good news of Christ as King prevails.