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 August 27

Lesson 13 (KJV)

God’s Kingdom Will Be All in All

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 6:1–8

Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–28; Ephesians 1:15–23

1 Corinthians 15:20–28

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

Key Text

When all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. —1 Corinthians 15:28

The Righteous Reign of God

Unit 3: God’s Eternal Reign

Lessons 10–13

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Summarize the roles of Adam, Jesus, and God the Father.

2. Explain why death is an enemy.

3. State why he or she looks forward to resurrection and why.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Unveiling the Masterpiece

B. Lesson Context

I. Guaranteed Victory (1 Corinthians 15:20–22)

A. Firstfruits (v. 20)

B. Reversal (vv. 21–22)

II. Plan for Victory (1 Corinthians 15:23–26)

A. Assured Sequence (v. 23)

A “What,” Not a “When”

B. Enemy Defeated (vv. 24–26)

No Compromise!

III. Total Victory (1 Corinthians 15:27–28)

A. All but One (v. 27)

B. All in All (v. 28)

Conclusion

A. The Promise of Resurrection

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

How to Say It

Damascus	Du-mass-kus.
Deuteronomy	Due-ter-ahn-uh-me.
Gethsemane	Geth-sem-uh-nee (g as in get).
Thessalonians	Thess-uh-lo-nee-unz (th as in thin).

What Do You Think? How does the resurrection of Christ encourage you regarding death? Digging Deeper How will you answer another believer who may be worried and fearful regarding death?

What Do You Think? How would you respond to someone who sensationalizes and evokes fear in believers regarding the Bible’s message of Christ’s return? Digging Deeper How does Revelation 19:11–21 inform your response?

What Do You Think? What new steps will you take to join Christ’s work of overcoming evil in the world? Digging Deeper How do 2 Corinthians 6:6–7; 10:3–5; and Ephesians 6:10–17 inform those steps?

What Do You Think? How does Jesus’ submission to God the Father remind you that submission to God is an act of worship? Digging Deeper How will you remove any perceived roadblocks that prevent you from following Jesus’ example in this regard?

 Conclusion

A. The Promise of Resurrection

Because we mortal humans live so close to death, a Christian’s mind often goes to the promise of God that death is followed by life with God in Heaven. That promise is real, true, important, and a real comfort as we consider our mortality.

But today’s passage reminds us that there is even more to look forward to. As one writer put it, life after death is followed by “life after life after death.” It will be a life that makes us again a body-spirit unity, as we are fitted for a new existence. Resurrection from the dead is integral to the end of history to come. Without resurrection, the “all things” over which God rules would leave out the most precious elements of God’s creation: His people. But raised from the dead, God’s people are made whole. We shall be brought together in living fellowship, and made new for a never-ending life in the new heavens and earth that God has prepared for us.

That life to come will bring us together with all of God’s people from across the ages. It will be a life in which we inhabit the new heavens and earth, able to do the things in creation for which we were ourselves created. We can only imagine what God has in store for us—and wonder at His wisdom and love that has made it all possible.

We should not forget that the world we live in now and the bodies that are currently ours are temporary, to be replaced by the permanent. That truth should sanctify our every action. This is what inspires hope even in the worst of trials. This is what God has promised us, now and eternally.

What Do You Think? How has your perspective on the resurrection and life after death changed in light of today’s study? Digging Deeper How will your response to human ethical issues be informed by Scripture’s teaching on Christ’s return and the promised resurrection of believers?

B. Prayer

Great God, Your ways are far above our ways. Your promises to us are more than we can imagine. May we live in the light of Your promised kingdom. We look forward to seeing the promise of resurrection fulfilled. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!

C. Thought to Remember

God’s final victory will make us eternally whole.

Involvement Learning

Enhance your lesson with KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).

 Weatherly, Jon et al. “God’s Kingdom Will Be All in All.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2022–2023. Ed. Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Vol. 70. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2023. 447–448. Print. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary.