Participant Guide
A beautifully designed companion for the complete 12-week journey.
- 12 weeks of teaching
- Core Scriptures for every week
- Reflection and discussion questions
- Application for everyday life
- Space for notes
12-Week Bible Study
Discover the Kingdom Jesus invited us into.
A 12-week, Scripture-first Bible study designed to help you understand the Kingdom of God, discover your identity as a Kingdom citizen, and explore what it means to live Kingdom life today.
Designed for individuals, small groups, entire churches, and corporations.
A question worth slowing down for
What does it really mean to seek first the Kingdom?
God brought a Kingdom to earth. Jesus announced it, taught it, and demonstrated its authority throughout His ministry. The Kingdom is not a future idea to wait for, it is a present reality to walk in. This study is an invitation to open Scripture and explore what Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God, and what it means for the way we live today.
Over 12 weeks, you’ll wrestle with questions like:
- What is the Kingdom of God?
- What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s Kingdom?
- What authority did Jesus give His followers?
- How do we carry the message of the Kingdom to others?
The goal isn’t simply to know more about the Kingdom.
It’s to understand the King, His Kingdom, your place within it, and how that changes the way you live.
The King.His Kingdom.Our Purpose.
The study
12 weeks through the message Jesus preached.
01The Message Jesus Preached
What did Jesus actually preach? Follow the passages from Matthew to Acts and let Scripture raise the question the whole study answers.
02The King and His Kingdom
What makes a kingdom a kingdom? Explore the King, His authority, His word, His rule, and the people who live under it.
03Dominion: The King’s Original Purpose
Return to Genesis and see what God gave humanity before anything went wrong: identity, purpose, provision, and authority.
04Rebellion: Whose Word Will You Believe?
Read Genesis 3 with fresh eyes and see why the deeper question was never only about the fruit.
05A Kingdom That Will Never End
Daniel 7 lifts our eyes above every empire to an enthroned God, the Son of Man, and a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed.
06The King Has Come
From Gabriel’s announcement to Pilate’s courtroom, watch the King arrive and the Kingdom draw near.
07The Kingdom Demonstrated
See the King’s authority made visible, and how Jesus gave it to the disciples He sent out.
08Born Into the Kingdom
Nicodemus, new birth, and being transferred from one kingdom into another. What it means that your citizenship is in heaven.
09Kingdom Citizenship: Know What Belongs to You
Citizen, child, and heir. Discover what the King has actually said He gives His people.
10Access to the King: Ask, Seek, Knock & Believe
Jesus taught His people to use their access to the throne. Learn to pray with persistence, expectation, and faith in the King.
11The King’s Authority Through His People
The King has authority, delegates it, and the Spirit empowers it. Understand what it means to represent Him.
12Seek First the Kingdom: Now Go Represent the King
Return to the opening question, gather the whole Kingdom story from Scripture, and learn to explain it to someone else.
Built to be opened.Written in.Discussed.Lived.
Every week is designed to be worked through with a Bible open, a pen in hand, and space to write what you discover.
Designed to lay flat on the table so Scripture, conversation, and note-taking remain at the center of the experience.
Two guides
A companion for every seat at the table.
Leader Guide
Everything needed to confidently guide your group through the study.
- Complete study content
- Additional teaching context
- Leader preparation notes
- Discussion guidance
- Suggested responses and supporting Scripture
Get the study
Individual guides
Participant Guide
$19.95 each $24.95Intro price
$19.95
Leader Guide
$29.95
Equipping a group, a whole church, or a company? See Church & Corporate Packs and custom orders.
Starting is simple.
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Choose your study
Individual, small group, or church.
02
Gather your people
Meet weekly for 12 weeks.
03
Open Scripture together
Discover what Jesus taught about His Kingdom and explore what it means to live it.
For churches & corporations
Bring the Kingdom to your church or company.
Whether you’re leading one small group, equipping an entire church, or onboarding a team, The Kingdom was designed to make implementation simple.
Small Group Pack
10Participants
1 Leader Guide
10 Participant Guides
$229.45$20710% off
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20Participants
1 Leader Guide
20 Participant Guides
$428.95$36515% off
View packChurch Pack
50Participants
1 Leader Guide
50 Participant Guides
$1,027.45$82220% off
View packFor Corporations
Equip every new hire with a Kingdom mindset from day one. Need 17? 37? Onboarding every month? Order a batch now, or set up a recurring monthly order below to match your schedule.
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Order exactly what your church or company needs: any number of Leader and Participant Guides, one time or on a recurring monthly schedule.
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Free entry point
Start with 7 days.
Explore The Kingdom free in the YouVersion Bible App. Spend seven days exploring foundational Scriptures about the Kingdom of God, then continue the journey through the complete 12-week study.
The Kingdom in churches and small groups.
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[Name, role, church]“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations…”
Matthew 24:14 NKJV
The Kingdom to all nations.
Our vision is to make The Kingdom accessible to churches and small groups around the world, across cultures, countries, and languages. The study has been intentionally developed to remain Scripture-first and culturally accessible as it expands internationally.
Help spread The Kingdom
Give toward reaching the nations.
Your gift helps put The Kingdom Bible Study into the hands of people and churches who couldn’t otherwise afford it, including underserved communities here at home and our growing international outreach.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Kingdom Bible Study?
A 12-week, Scripture-first Bible study exploring the Kingdom of God and what Jesus taught about it, designed for individuals, small groups, and churches.
How long is the study?
12 weeks, with one session per week.
How long should each weekly meeting last?
Sessions are designed around a practical 60-minute weekly group format.
Do I need a Leader Guide?
A Leader Guide is recommended for any group with a facilitator. Individuals working through the study on their own can use the Participant Guide alone.
What’s the difference between the Leader Guide and Participant Guide?
The Participant Guide contains the weekly teaching, Scripture, and discussion questions. The Leader Guide includes everything in the Participant Guide plus additional teaching context, preparation notes, and discussion guidance.
Can I do the study individually?
Yes. The Kingdom works for individual study as well as small groups and churches.
Can our entire church go through the study?
Yes. Church Packs and custom orders are built for equipping multiple groups at once.
Can I preview the curriculum first?
Yes. Request a preview and we’ll get you access before you decide whether it’s the right fit for you, your group, or your church.
Is there a YouVersion version?
Yes. A free 7-day YouVersion Bible Plan offers an entry point into the full 12-week study.
What Bible translation does the study use?
The New King James Version (NKJV).
Can we order a quantity that isn’t one of the standard packs?
Yes. Use the custom order builder to specify exactly how many Leader and Participant Guides your church needs.
Will the study be available internationally?
International availability, translations, and local printing are part of our long-term vision. Nothing beyond English is currently available. Contact us below and let us know what you’d like to see, and we’ll work on making it happen.
What is your return policy?
If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, we’ll replace it or refund you in full. See our full return policy for details.
Seek first the Kingdom.
Gather your people. Open Scripture. Discover the Kingdom together.
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