Title: The King Is Coming

Icebreaker:

• Who is one person, passed away or living, you would like the opportunity to meet?

Commentary

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.

1. The King is coming a second time.

 Read John 21:12-15 and Psalm 118:25-26

Commentary

• Hosanna! is what early believers cried out when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we now know as Palm Sunday. It means "save now."
• Today, we wait with great expectation for Jesus to come again.

Discussion Questions

What have you been taught about Jesus' second coming?

• What do you think it will be like when He returns?

2. Jesus' second coming will be his reign.

Commentary

• Jesus previously came in humility, with the purpose of saving the lost.
• Jesus' second coming will be triumphant.
• Jesus will reign over the earth and his glory will be fully revealed.

Discussion Questions

• Who or what currently reigns over the earth?
• How will Jesus' reign differ from current world systems of leadership and power?

3. Jesus' second coming will be seen in the sky.

Read Matthew 24:30-31

Commentary

No one knows exactly when Jesus will return, but the Bible gives us signs that we can look for to discern the seasons as his return draws near. When He does return, all will see and hear Him coming, the entire earth will respond.

Discussion Questions

• What are some of the signs of the times the Bible shares with us (Ex: wars and rumors of wars, the great falling away)?
• How do we live with great expectation for, instead of fear of, Jesus' imminent return?

4. His return will be a gathering of all believers.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Matthew 24:40

Commentary

When Jesus returns he will gather all believers to himself.

• Those who passed away will be raised from the dead and join the living to meet Him in the clouds.
• The wicked will be removed from the earth.

Discussion Questions

What could this gathering of believers look and sound like?

• Where will Jesus and his believers dwell and reign?

5. His return is not the end.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:29, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 21:1-3

Commentary

When Jesus returns he will bring heaven to earth once and for all.

• The earth will not be destroyed.
• Those who live eternally with Him will have dominion over the earth.

Discussion Questions

Are you ready for Christ's return?

• How can you know that you're ready?
• What can you do to live for Him today and prepare to spend eternity with Him?

UPCOMING EVENTS + REMINDERS:

Easter Outreach

Join our district leaders for an Easter outreach on Saturday, March 28 at 12 pm. We will be distributing Easter door hangers in the surrounding communities. We can use as many able bodies as possible. Please reach out to your district pastor for more information.

Mega Prayer

All Belongs Groups will meet in person at church for Mega Prayer in the Chapel at 7pm on Wednesday, April 1. This will be a time of prayer and Holy Communion in preparation for Easter.

Easter Sunday and Helicopter Egg Drop

Join us on Sunday April 5 at 10am for Easter Sunday. Bring a friend and join us immediately following service for the Helicopter Egg Drop in the ball fields behind the church.

New Members' Welcome Party:

If you’ve recently become a member of City Church – or if you’d like to officially join the church, then please come to the New Members’ Welcome Party to be held on Sunday, April 12 following service in our Tuscany Room. Please reach out to your district pastor for more details.

REPORT:

Please continue to report your in-person and virtual group meetings!

By using the same email address at which you would normally receive report reminders, you may update your group information and report your weekly meetings.

If you need help with reporting, please contact your district pastor.

Have an amazing and Spirit-filled group!