12: Receiving an Unshakable Kingdom – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: Paul uses imagery from Daniel to remind readers that Jesus has received a kingdom and is going to share His kingdom with believers.
March 19, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:22-24, Daniel 7:13,14.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
How can being before a judge in judgment be a reason for celebration?
Personal Application: If you were called before God to review your life: words, actions, thoughts; would you be joyful or fearful? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “The Bible tells us not to be afraid, and yet facing my life’s record is a fearful thing. Many people can be self-deceived as to their standing before God, thinking they are safe, when they are not. I don’t want to be like that.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:26,27. Psalms 96:9,10.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What is the purpose of God’s shaking the heavens and the earth? What does this mean?
Personal Application: Would you rather have a person who had wronged you to receive just punishment, or see them repent and be forgiven and reach heaven? Share your thoughts
Case Study: One of your friends states, “There is never justice done in this world. Evil wins all the time and people are not held accountable. Even many Christians lie, steal, and cheat and expect God to forgive them and the victims are not vindicated.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:27, Psalm 21:7, 62:2..

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What are the things that will not be shaken?
Personal Application: How well are you doing now in terms of being shaken or not shaken? What choices can you make to get help in being unmoved? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Why is it important to realize that Christ is leading us as a group? What are my responsibilities to the group? What should I expect from the group? Could I expect too much?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 12:28, 13:15,16.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
How do we offer God acceptable worship?
Personal Application: How could our spiritual sacrifices to God be corrupted? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

Amen!