The King and His Kingdom: Following Jesus in God’s Story
The next 133 blog entries will be excerpts from the book The King and His Kingdom: Following Jesus in God’s Story by Curtis Sergeant, 2026. The only change will be the removal of the six section headings. You can find the ebook for free HERE or order a hard copy from Amazon HERE.
How to Use This Book
This book is designed to be used, not just read. You may choose to move through it slowly, reading one chapter or theme each day as part of your time in Scripture, prayer, and reflection—allowing God to speak and inviting a response of obedience. Each chapter can serve as a daily guide: read the Scriptures, consider the key truths, reflect on the questions, and act on what the Lord shows you. This content is also well-suited for group settings. Small groups, discipleship groups, or simple churches can take one theme at a time, reading it together, discussing the Scriptures, and asking how to live it out practically. I suggest opening with a review of how the application from the previous week went, and closing by each person sharing a specific application they intend to make in the coming week. In this way, the book becomes not just a source of understanding, but a tool for transformation—helping individuals and communities hear God, obey Him, and grow as disciples who make disciples.
Introduction: The Story You Are Living In
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15
Introduction: More Than Information
There is a difference between:
knowing about God
and living in His Kingdom
Many people:
attend church
read Scripture
believe the right things
And yet still feel:
disconnected
uncertain
unsure how it all fits together
This is because Christianity is not merely:
a set of beliefs to understand.
It is:
a story to enter,
a Kingdom to live in,
and a life to be lived with God.
The Problem: Fragmented Understanding
For many, the Bible feels like:
disconnected stories
isolated teachings
unrelated commands
Creation… Israel… Jesus… the Church… the end of the age—
But how do these all fit together?
Without a clear framework:
discipleship becomes confusing
mission becomes unclear
obedience becomes inconsistent
The Invitation: A Unified Story
The Bible tells one unified story:
God establishing His Kingdom,
through His King,
for His people,
to His glory.
From Genesis to Revelation, we see:
God creating
humanity falling
God redeeming
God restoring
And at the center of it all:
Jesus Christ.
The Purpose of This Book
This book is written to help you:
1. See the Big Picture
To understand:
how the entire Bible fits together.
2. Understand the Kingdom of God
To grasp:
what God is doing in the world.
3. Follow Jesus Practically
To move from:
knowledge → obedience
4. Make Disciples
To live out:
the mission Jesus gave.
5. Participate in God’s Story
To recognize:
you are not just reading the story—
you are part of it.
How This Book Is Structured
This journey unfolds in three movements:
The Story of: Scripture
God
Creation
Fall
Redemption
Restoration
2. Life in the Kingdom
discipleship
the Church
mission
multiplication
3. The Consummation and Core Themes
the return of Christ
eternal realities
and the foundational patterns of the Kingdom
A Different Kind of Approach
This is not meant to be:
merely theological
purely academic
information-heavy
It is designed to be:
simple enough to reproduce,
deep enough to transform,
and practical enough to obey.
The Key Posture
As you read, the most important question is not:
“Do I understand this?”
But:
“What is God asking me to do?”
Because in the Kingdom:
hearing and obeying are inseparable.
A Simple Pattern
Throughout this book, you will see a repeating pattern:
God speaks → we respond → God moves
This is not just a theme.
It is a way of life.
A Personal Invitation
This book is an invitation:
to know God
to follow Jesus
to live in His Kingdom
to join His mission
You do not need:
perfect understanding
complete readiness
all the answers
You simply need:
a willing heart.
Final Thought Before You Begin
As you step into this journey, remember:
This is not just about:
learning something new.
It is about:
becoming someone new.
Let’s begin…