Who’s in charge? 1 Kings 1v1-53

Who’s in charge? 1 Kings 1v1-53Series: Failed People, Faithful Word - 1 KingsPreacher: Jonny GrantDate: 2nd September 2018Passage: 1 Kings 1:1-53-------------------Failed People, Faithful Word\r\n- Who’s in charge? 1 Kings 1v1-53\r\n\r\nWhere’s the Kingdom?\r\n\r\n‘The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on the earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.’ Mark 4v30-32\r\n \r\nDespite the apparent weakness and failure of the Kingdom, God is in charge and he will ensure that his promised Kingdom prevails.\r\n\r\n \r\nGod’s Kingdom seems dangerously fragile v1-10\r\n- Inside failure\r\n- Outside rebellion\r\n\r\nGod’s Kingdom has kingdom-loving people v12-27\r\n- Faithful servants\r\n- Word reforming\r\n\r\n\r\nGod’s kingdom is faithfully preserved v28-40\r\n- Kingdom prioritised\r\n- King installed\r\n\r\nGod’s Kingdom will gloriously prevail v41-53\r\n- Enemies defeated\r\n- King worshipped