What are good book club discussion questions for The King Is Coming?

Spoiler-free questions to get the conversation going: When you first opened this book, what were you quietly hoping it would give you, and did reading it feel like coming home to something?; Was there a page you read twice just because it felt comforting? Tell us what settled your heart about it; The book keeps returning to the idea of waiting with expectation. When has waiting for something good actually felt warm rather than anxious in your own life?; Bevere writes about living with eternity in mind. What is one small, ordinary part of your week that this book made feel more meaningful?; The idea of a coming King carries both awe and tenderness. Which of those two feelings did the book stir in you more, and why do you think that is?.

What food and drinks should I serve at a The King Is Coming book club?

Food: Slow-baked honey cornbread with butter, Big pot of white bean and rosemary soup, and Warm cinnamon apple crisp with cream. Drinks: Spiced honey chai (non-alcoholic), Mulled apple cider with clove and orange, and Warm spiced red wine (mulled).

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The King Is ComingBook club questions, food & host guide

John Bevere

A cozy book club night for The King Is Coming by John Bevere. Includes 8 spoiler-free discussion questions, food and drink pairings, a playlist, and a host guide, ready to print and share.

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A warm, hope-filled invitation to think about eternity and how we live today, perfect for a group that likes reflecting together over something bigger than themselves. It reads like a gentle conversation about purpose, longing, and readiness.

Why it works for clubs

Big, heart-level themes (hope, legacy, longing) that invite personal sharing
Short, reflective chapters that are easy to read in cozy sittings
Encourages honest talk about faith, priorities, and what we live for
Comforting and challenging at once, which sparks gentle conversation

Themes & mood

Hopeful Reflective Faith Eternity Comforting

Reading level

Moderate

Warm-up questions

1 When you first opened this book, what were you quietly hoping it would give you, and did reading it feel like coming home to something?
2 Was there a page you read twice just because it felt comforting? Tell us what settled your heart about it.

Digging in

1 The book keeps returning to the idea of waiting with expectation. When has waiting for something good actually felt warm rather than anxious in your own life?
2 Bevere writes about living with eternity in mind. What is one small, ordinary part of your week that this book made feel more meaningful?
3 The idea of a coming King carries both awe and tenderness. Which of those two feelings did the book stir in you more, and why do you think that is?
4 If you imagined a homecoming or reunion you deeply long for, how did the book's picture of hope compare to that feeling for you?

Going deep

1 Without giving away where the book lands, was there a moment that gently unsettled you or invited you to shift something? How did you sit with that feeling afterward?
2 By the last chapters, what did this book leave you longing for, and how might that longing quietly change the way you love the people around you?

On the table

Slow-baked honey cornbread with butter

Homey, golden, and simple, a comforting bread that fits the book's warmth and themes of nourishment and welcome.

Big pot of white bean and rosemary soup

A nurturing, humble dish that invites lingering at the table, echoing themes of gathering and readiness.

Warm cinnamon apple crisp with cream

Cozy and a little indulgent, a sweet finish that mirrors the hopeful, homecoming feeling of the book.

To sip

Spiced honey chai (non-alcoholic) No alcohol

Warm, fragrant, and calming, perfect for slow, heartfelt conversation.

Mulled apple cider with clove and orange No alcohol

A comforting, aromatic pour that suits an evening of expectation and warmth.

Warm spiced red wine (mulled)

Gently indulgent and cozy for adults who want something festive and slow-sipping.

soft, hopeful, and hymn-tinged acoustic warmth for candlelit conversation

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You're invited

Come Cozy Up and Talk About Forever

Bring your comfiest sweater and an open heart for soup, warm cider, and a gentle evening reflecting on hope and homecoming with The King Is Coming.

Trivia

1

Who is the author of The King Is Coming?

Answer: John Bevere.
2

John Bevere co-founded a global teaching ministry with his wife. What is her name?

Answer: Lisa Bevere.
3

What is the name of the ministry John and Lisa Bevere founded?

Answer: Messenger International.
4

Which broad genre does The King Is Coming belong to?

Answer: Christian nonfiction / spiritual living.
5

John Bevere is known for other bestselling titles. Name one.

Answer: The Bait of Satan (or Driven by Eternity, Good or God).
6

The central theme of the book centers on the anticipated return of whom?

Answer: Jesus, described as the coming King.
7

Bevere's books are often paired with study resources for what kind of group setting?

Answer: Small groups and Bible studies.
8

Is The King Is Coming a novel or a nonfiction teaching book?

Answer: A nonfiction teaching book.