Lesson 4 · King–Kingdom
The King and the Kingdom
Extending God’s Glory
Live as a loyal member of Christ’s kingdom, placing His will above personal preference and joining His mission through obedience, prayer, and witness.
Relationship Focus
Character focus: Loyalty, meekness, and obedience
- Participate in Christ’s Mission
- Carry Out Christ’s Commands
- Respond to King Jesus
Lesson Goal
Extending God’s Glory
Submit loyally to Christ the King and take part in extending His kingdom through obedient living, responsibility, and witness.
View Goal
Virtues: Loyalty, meekness, obedience
Teachings: God’s kingdom, salvation
Skills: Responsibility, evangelism
The King–Kingdom relationship places every part of life under Christ’s rule. His kingdom is not a private religious corner; it is the sphere in which His people gladly live by His will and display His ways.
Our response to the King is loyal submission. Personal preference comes after His purposes, and obedience gives visible expression to the reality of His kingdom in our lives.
This loyalty also moves outward. Kingdom people accept responsibility for witness, prayer, and service so that God’s truth and glory reach other people and cultures.
Participant Handout
Open the participant handout before the video so you can follow the lesson, take notes, and use the reflection material as you study.
Video Teaching
Required Reading
Read the RD Book, pp. 41–49
Read Chapter 4 — King and Kingdom in Relational Discipleship: Cross Training, pp. 41–49. This reading develops the biblical examples, the vertical relationship with God, and the horizontal application to people that the lesson and quiz draw from.
Graded
Lesson 4 Quiz
Seven questions · Pass with 6 of 7. Retakes are allowed. Answers are revealed after you check the quiz.
Not Graded
For Reflection
These questions are for prayer, journaling, or discussion. They are not scored, stored, or counted toward the quiz or certificate.
- What personal preference needs to become second to the King’s will?
- Are you hesitant or ashamed to speak of Christ and His kingdom?
- What opportunity do you see to extend His kingdom through obedient love or Gospel witness?