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Introductory Notes - Keys to the Kingdom

Over the next few weeks a new personal/group study series, entitled Keys to the kingdom, will be posted. It can be used as a personal devotional experience or as a group study activity and comprises a six session discipleship course. As a group activity it is specifically designed so that it requires a minimum of preparation from the leader/presenter. A leader’s notes sheet will give a leader a comprehensive direction and is backed up by PDF documents for participants that simply needs to be printed out, double sided landscape on A4 paper.

Click on or paste the following link to view a Youtube promotional video:
https://youtu.be/JZRlDPnC8wM

On each of the posts you will find links to:
  • YouTube video clip.
  • leaders notes
  • full text for each lesson including personal worksheets
  • group participants worksheet questions
  • PowerPoint display (The PowerPoint slides also appears at the conclusion of the video and can be utilised for further teaching and discussion by using the pause control )
The purpose of this course is to help us to understand, enter and live within the kingdom of God. It is designed as a journey of personal, spiritual discovery, specifically written to:

Ø  Enable those on the fringe of the Christian community to come to faith and belief.
Ø  Affirm Christians in their own spiritual pilgrimage,
Ø  Enable Christians to embark on a fuller life experience.

Each session contains material for personal reflection and action, as well as discussion questions and material for group interaction.

Course content:
Session 1: A journey of discovery
Session 2: The centrality of the kingdom
Session 3: Right of entry
Session 4: Entrance into the kingdom
Session 5: The kingdom lifestyle
Session 6: A priceless lifestyle

The course is so designed that it can be used in a variety of settings such as:
  • Personal study and interaction
  • Small groups
  • Seminar style presentation
  • Weekend retreats
Suggested plan for the seminar or workshop:

·         Have participants read through full text and complete personal worksheet questions prior to coming to the workshop.
·         At the commencement of the workshop play the relevant video clip.
·         Using power point slides and leader’s notes go over main points and address any queries arising.
·         Break into small discussion groups using the group participant’s worksheet questions.
·         Re-convene participants and allow groups to feedback results of discussion.
·         Address any queries arising out of group feedback.
·         Close in prayer being sensitive of the need of any members for personal ministry in prayer.

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