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Our Kingdom nature — Our Kingdom nature assumes what is unknown by the physical senses is known by the soul through intimacy with God. Physical evidence is helpful because it points to or models unobservable knowledge of the eternal (e.g., creation, sacrifices, priests, service). But a Christian viewing life from their Kingdom perspective does not require physical evidence to be comfortable with what the Holy Spirit has revealed. “Knowing the unknown” results from a spirit that is receptive to what God reveals in visible forms, like His Word, and invisible ways His Spirit ministers to the Christian’s soul.
(Hebrews 11:1-3, 6)Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. ...And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV) |
Coach: Ask your student to read out-loud the text on the left here and then ask them to tell you which parts of this makes sense and why, and if any parts do not seem right, and why.
(NOTE TO COACH: Remember, be careful NOT to correct or even comment on your student's answers, except to say "What else?" if their answer is too brief.) |
Coach: After viewing the above video, have your student refer to their written answers from the first four questions from page one (“What makes a trial in my life a trial?” … ). Ask them to discuss which parts of their answers reflect their Fallen nature, and which parts of their answers reflect their Kingdom nature.
