The Kingdom and the Powers — Scripture Study Companion
Study how the kingdom of God confronts evil without losing sight of Jesus' cross-shaped victory.
Read each cited passage in your own Bible. This original guide provides references, observations, and questions rather than Bible translation text.
Movement 1: Hear the kingdom announcement
Passages to read in your own Bible
Isaiah 61:1–4; Luke 4:16–21; Mark 1:14–15
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 2: See authority expressed as mercy
Passages to read in your own Bible
Mark 5:1–20; Luke 11:14–23; Acts 10:34–43
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 3: Read the cross as victory
Passages to read in your own Bible
John 12:20–33; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:14–18
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 4: Stand firm together
Passages to read in your own Bible
Ephesians 6:10–20; James 4:7–10; 1 Peter 2:9–12
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.