Kingdom Mission

Lloyd Kim | Apr 7, 2024

Acts 1:1-8 (ESV)

1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”


6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Sermon Summary

In this message Rev. Dr. Lloyd Kim, Coordinator for Mission to the World, challenges believers to heed Jesus’ calling to carry the Good News to the ends of the earth. But we can’t do it on our own. This calling requires a kingdom vision (an authentic relationship with Jesus), a kingdom mission (bigger than our personal transformation), and kingdom power (the indwelling Holy Spirit). What if God is calling YOU to do something different than what you are currently doing?

Discussion Questions

  1. What stood out or stuck with you from the sermon?
  2. What are some dreams you have for your life? How does being a Christian make your dreams different than the standard American Dream?
  3. Describe a time when you tried to do God’s work in your own strength, and a time when you were more dependent on the Holy Spirit. How were they different?
  4. Have you ever considered participating in global missions, whether short-term or long-term? Why or why not?
  5. If God calls you to build your life and career here, in what ways can you be a part of his kingdom mission?