Big Idea: The advancement of God’s kingdom is catalyzed through the all-in
commitment of God’s people, the church.
God’s kingdom advances through us by:
I. Remembering that we serve a divine king (v.13–17).
II. Recognizing that we face a defeated opponent (v.18).
Four Depictions of the Divine Gathering
- We’re the body
- We’re the building
- We’re the branch
- We’re the bride
III. Realizing that we possess a delegated authority (v.19–20).