The kingdom of God is a spiritual (metaphysical) kingdom. Not that we ignore this world (which will be renewed) but that we know there is MORE to this world than the physical (or material). The materialistic worldview taught to students is not true, or inspiring, so we see hopelessness in many young people - but encouragingly, we see a great desire to find meaning. Here is a rough outline for this lesson. Hebrews 11:1-3 Beginnings - Creation story - There is more to this world than what is seen. Two Cities: Two cities have been formed by two loves: the earthly by the love of self, even to the contempt of God; and the heavenly by the love of God, even to the contempt of self. 1. City of Man: Material, self 2. City of God: Heavenly, community 1. Christianity acknowledges the supernatural, spiritual realm. 2. This world doesn't explain itself 3. The Kingdom of God is “more real” than this world we see. 1. C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce We understand all this by faith - “faith seeking understanding," or “I believe so that I may understand." In other words, belief comes before knowledge. APPLICATION: Help students see that they are not an accident, but a part of a way cooler story. Go outside, look at the stars and listen to “Doxology.”