1. Your Kingdom Come
P e r s p e c t i v e s L e s s o n T h r e e

2. Joseph, Shane, Ann, Katie
Anna, Alia, Abigail

3. small group
exercise

4. small group
exercise
Imagine this. . .
The youth guy at your church calls and says, “Hey, can
I ask you a question? the kids are curious about the
Kingdom of God. I’m a little clueless. Can you help me
out?”
you decide to grab breakfast with a couple trusted
friends to pray and plan your response.
What do you think? What terms do you use? What
metaphors? What is the basis? What pitfalls need to be
avoided? What are the implications, the intentions of
the Kingdom?

5. Detonation of Hope

6. Detonation of Hope
Hope expects all things, large or
little, to be overwhelmed and filled
with the immense glory of Christ.

7. Detonation of Hope
True hope pursues global glory and
total triumph over evil.

8. Detonation of Hope
God calls us to face evil with
relentless courage, to live our lives
as a bold act of hope.

10. Go
and find
a bride.

11. Old Testament view of
The Kingdom of God

12. Old Testament view of
The Kingdom of God
Cataclysmic event
Toppling of human usurpers
Changing external political order

13. Old Testament view of
The Kingdom of God
Cataclysmic event
Toppling of human usurpers
Changing external political order
The age to come
Coming
Christ’s
This present age

14. Was Jesus this
messiah?

15. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”

16. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”
Jesus says, “Check the signs.”

17. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”
Jesus says, “Check the signs.”
Jesus’ view of the Kingdom of God. . .

18. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”
Jesus says, “Check the signs.”
Jesus’ view of the Kingdom of God. . .
progressive, but certain, unfolding of the Kingdom.

19. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”
Jesus says, “Check the signs.”
Jesus’ view of the Kingdom of God. . .
progressive, but certain, unfolding of the Kingdom.
Toppling of Satan, the key usurper.

20. Was Jesus this
messiah?
John the Baptist wondered.
Matt. 11:3, “Are you the one?”
Jesus says, “Check the signs.”
Jesus’ view of the Kingdom of God. . .
progressive, but certain, unfolding of the Kingdom.
Toppling of Satan, the key usurper.
Changing the internal, spiritual order.

21. The Mystery of the Kingdom
The age to come
Coming
Christ’s
This present age

22. The Mystery of the Kingdom

23. The Mystery of the Kingdom
The age to come
Christ’s first
Coming
This present age

24. The Mystery of the Kingdom
The age to come
Christ’s first
Christ’s 2nd
Coming
Coming
This present age

25. The Mystery of the Kingdom
The age to come
Christ’s first
Christ’s 2nd
Coming
Coming
This present age
The Messiah comes twice!

26. We live between. . .

27. We live between. . .
And
D-Day, June 6, 1944
VE Day, May 8, 1945

28. The Now and Not Yet
Kingdom

29. The Now and Not Yet
Kingdom
We serve a twice coming Messiah

30. The Now and Not Yet
Kingdom
We serve a twice coming Messiah
Christ first coming: breaking Satan’s power.

31. The Now and Not Yet
Kingdom
We serve a twice coming Messiah
Christ first coming: breaking Satan’s power.
Between His comings: Undoing Satan’s works.

32. The Now and Not Yet
Kingdom
We serve a twice coming Messiah
Christ first coming: breaking Satan’s power.
Between His comings: Undoing Satan’s works.
Christ’s second coming: Destroying Satan’s
kingdom.

33. in the meantime

34. in the meantime
Remember the story we’re in.

35. in the meantime
Remember the story we’re in.
Matt. 24:14

36. in the meantime
Remember the story we’re in.
Matt. 24:14
Message

37. in the meantime
Remember the story we’re in.
Matt. 24:14
Message
Mission

38. in the meantime
Remember the story we’re in.
Matt. 24:14
Message
Mission
Motive

39. The Message

40. The Message
The Gospel of the Kingdom says we have
victory over

41. The Message
The Gospel of the Kingdom says we have
victory over
Death [1 Cor. 15:24-26]

42. The Message
The Gospel of the Kingdom says we have
victory over
Death [1 Cor. 15:24-26]
Satan [Heb. 2:14-15]

43. The Message
The Gospel of the Kingdom says we have
victory over
Death [1 Cor. 15:24-26]
Satan [Heb. 2:14-15]
Sin [Rom. 6:6]

44. The Message
The Gospel of the Kingdom says we have
victory over
Death [1 Cor. 15:24-26]
Satan [Heb. 2:14-15]
Sin [Rom. 6:6]
God has defeated Satan & will destroy him.

45. The Mission

46. The Mission
The purpose of history: some from all
peoples following God.

47. The Mission
The purpose of history: some from all
peoples following God.
Our part

48. The Mission
The purpose of history: some from all
peoples following God.
Our part
1 Pet. 2:9 -Kingdom of priests

49. The Mission
The purpose of history: some from all
peoples following God.
Our part
1 Pet. 2:9 -Kingdom of priests
2 Cor. 4:7 -steward treasure in jars of clay

50. Motive

51. Motive
The end will come.

52. Motive
The end will come.
Finish the job.

53. pray forth the kingdom

54. pray forth the kingdom
The Persistent Widow, Luke 18:1-8

55. pray forth the kingdom
The Persistent Widow, Luke 18:1-8
The nature of prayer: The widow’s
refusal to accept the situation.

56. pray forth the kingdom
The Persistent Widow, Luke 18:1-8
The nature of prayer: The widow’s
refusal to accept the situation.
The practice of prayer: The widow’s
persistence.

57. prayer is rebellion

58. prayer is rebellion
God is not everywhere hallowed. He can
change that.

59. prayer is rebellion
God is not everywhere hallowed. He can
change that.
We should pray and not lose heart.

60. prayer is rebellion
God is not everywhere hallowed. He can
change that.
We should pray and not lose heart.
Don’t resign.

61. pray with global
influence

62. pray with global
influence
David Wells says. . .

63. pray with global
influence
David Wells says. . .
Pray, don’t just talk, about
local church problems.

64. pray with global
influence
David Wells says. . .
Pray, don’t just talk, about
local church problems.
If the Gospel is universal,
prayer cannot restrict
itself to being local.

65. pray with global
influence
David Wells says. . .
Pray, don’t just talk, about
local church problems.
If the Gospel is universal,
prayer cannot restrict
itself to being local.
The judge is good. He is
listening. He is granting
justice.

66. two key prayer targets

67. two key prayer targets
Idolatry Contracts with false gods

68. two key prayer targets
Idolatry Contracts with false gods
Strongholds False patterns of thought denying
Christ, denying the possibility of
change for the better.

69. Language: Malay
The Asahan are believed to be
Trade language: Indonesian ancestors of the Minangkabau and
THE 50 PRIORITY UNENGAGED MUSLIM PEOPLE GROUPS Population: 541,000
various Batak peoples.
CHAD SUDAN ETHIOPIA ERITREA LIBYA
The Asahan of Indonesia live on the
island of Sumatra in an area known
NORTHEAST AFRICA
DAILY LIFE
as Batubara. This area sits on the
Karanga PRAYER POINTS
Bederia Ittu Tigre Berber
eastern coast of North Sumatra.
Kuka Dar Hamid
Pray for the Asahan people, that
KafaAsahan villages are mostly located along the coast or rivers, and each
Afar Cyrenaican Arab
village has its own mosque or prayer house.
their hearts might be softened to
Guhayna Saho
hear the message of Jesus.
Gawamaa Each village also has a village leader, or elder, called a pawing, who has
Pray that God would raise up authority to settle disputes between members of the village.
Kimr
workers from all over the world
Nubian
to go and minister among the The Asahan build their homes about two meters off the ground, either on
Asahan. stilts or high platforms. This is done in order to protect them from floods
HISTORY
and wild animals.
IRAN Ask God to begin to move
AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN INDIA INDIA, Cont.
CENTRAL & SOUTH ASIA
powerfully through the
Takistani Qizilbash
Scriptures He has allowed to be Seraiki Awan people are mainlyMaraikayaras the area
The fishermen,
is renowned for its oysters and abundant
Kurmanji Kurd put into the Malay language.
Brahui Western Baluch Chhimba waters. The city of Tanjung Balai is
fishing Mawalud
Afghan Persian Pray for effectiveness of the Burig Kamboh known as “Oyster City.” However, many
even
Nikari
Gospel as it is proclaimed Asahan also make their living as farmers,
Khorasani Turk through the radio channels Kho Kunjra Pashtun
producing rice, rubber, and coconut oil; and
of Indonesia and in Gospel still others make their living as weavers
Kolai Makhmi Thulukkan
recordings among the Asahan. of cloth. The Asahan make a specific type
Persian Mappila cloth that is known as songket. It is
of
Ask the Lord to bless these handmade and interwoven with silver or
people abundantly and that they
Wanetsi gold thread. It is generally dark blue or
would recognize the goodness of green and is usually reserved for special
People Name: Asahan
QUICK FACTS
God in Jesus. occasions.
INDONESIA INDONESIA, Cont. Malaysia RUSSIA
Melayu of Sumatra
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Asahan Kerinci Indian Muslim Avar
People Cluster:
CAUCASUS
Bangka Lembak
Belitung Musi
Gayo Rawas
Kangean

70. Language: Malay
The Asahan are believed to be
Trade language: Indonesian ancestors of the Minangkabau and
various Batak peoples.
Population: 541,000
The Asahan of Indonesia live on the
island of Sumatra in an area known
DAILY LIFE
as Batubara. This area sits on the
PRAYER POINTS
eastern coast of North Sumatra.
Asahan villages are mostly located along the coast or rivers, and each
Pray for the Asahan people, that
village has its own mosque or prayer house.
their hearts might be softened to
hear the message of Jesus.
Each village also has a village leader, or elder, called a pawing, who has
Pray that God would raise up authority to settle disputes between members of the village.
workers from all over the world
to go and minister among the The Asahan build their homes about two meters off the ground, either on
Asahan. stilts or high platforms. This is done in order to protect them from floods
HISTORY
and wild animals.
Ask God to begin to move
powerfully through the The people are mainly fishermen, as the area
Scriptures He has allowed to be is renowned for its oysters and abundant
put into the Malay language. fishing waters. The city of Tanjung Balai is
Pray for effectiveness of the even known as “Oyster City.” However, many
Gospel as it is proclaimed Asahan also make their living as farmers,
through the radio channels producing rice, rubber, and coconut oil; and
of Indonesia and in Gospel still others make their living as weavers
recordings among the Asahan. of cloth. The Asahan make a specific type
of cloth that is known as songket. It is
Ask the Lord to bless these handmade and interwoven with silver or
people abundantly and that they gold thread. It is generally dark blue or
would recognize the goodness of green and is usually reserved for special
People Name: Asahan
QUICK FACTS
God in Jesus. occasions.
Melayu of Sumatra
People Cluster:

71. Rebels together

72. Rebels together
Praying in community

73. Rebels together
Praying in community
Small group exercise:
How can you promote UPG
prayer at your church?

74. Next steps

75. Next steps
Find some people to storm Hell with.
Connect across cultures.
Befriend a local international.
Link up with a missionary.
Plan to go overseas.
Begin to pass on your Perspectives insight.

76. Hebrews 6:18-19 - We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never
go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead
has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us...