The Final Curtain PT2, The Folds of the Curtain
Is the Kingdom of God a future event — or is it already here? In this week's message from "The Final Curtain" series, Kerry explores two critical folds of the descending curtain: the subversiveness of those who opposed Jesus, and the breathtaking sympathy of a Savior who stepped off his throne to stand in the midst of us.
Drawing from Luke 17:20-21, we discover that the Kingdom of God isn't coming with dramatic political fanfare — it's already present. Jesus declared, "The kingdom of God is in your midst," and that truth is just as urgent and alive today as it was for the Pharisees who missed it.
In this message, you'll discover:
- Why the Kingdom of God is sovereign and supreme — and why Jesus is both the King and the Kingdom
- How religious hardness of heart can blind us to the very presence of God standing right in front of us
- What "Behold" really means — and why it's a wake-up call we desperately need today
- How Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses, not from a distance, but from right here in our midst
- Why keeping a soft heart is one of the most important things you can do in a hardened world
Scripture References:
Luke 17:20-21 | Romans 11:33-36 | John 1:14-18, 29 | John 3:5 | Isaiah 7:14 | Ephesians 5:14 | John 5:25 | Hebrews 4:14-16