F.S.M. BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

◊ Advancing the Kingdom: (Luke 10:1-20) 
1. There’s more work than workers (v.1)
* before we act, we pray.
* before we plan, we ask the Lord of the harvest to
raise up workers

2. Jesus sends ordinary disciples (v.1)
3. Ministry happens best in teams (v.1)
* for encouragement
* for accountability
* for partnership in prayer and power
4. Go where Jesus plans to go (v.1)
5. Ministry is both powerful and risky (v.3-8)
6. Pray, to, trust, and rejoice (V.17-20)
* pray for workers.
* go where Jesus sends.
* trust GOD to provide what you need.

◊ Empowered Life Applications (LK. 10:1-11)
→ Pray with persistence
→ Live with purpose
→ Obey promptly
→ Move in faith
→ Value unity
→ Represent the Kingdom everywhere
→ Stay consistent

◊ Kingdom advancement begins in the heart. (Mat. 11:12)
(Key Aspects)
● The Timeframe – from the days of John until now
● Suffers Violence – (figurative meaning)
● The Violent – take it by force

◊ The Kingdom advances when ordinary people commit to
extraordinary faith
● Determination fuels kingdom progress (Phil. 3:14)
● Prayer is the engine of advancement (James 5:16)
● Obedience unlocks Kingdom blessings (Isaiah 1:19)
● Faith in motion produces miracles (2 nd Corth. 5:7)
● Unity strengthens the Kingdom (Psalm 133:1)