What Time Is It?
No one knows the hour.
(1 Chronicles 12:32) (The men of Issachar)...
understood the times and knew what Israel should do.
The Bible speaks of worldwide satellite
technology in Revelation 11.
The Bible speaks of worldwide financial
technology in Revelation 13.
The Bible speaks of a worldwide evangelistic
effort in Matthew 24:14.
Jesus is Coming Again
(Acts 1:9-11) After he said this, he was taken up
before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking
intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in
white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here
looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven,
will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
(Luke 21:25-28) “There will be signs in the sun,
moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the
roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of
what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that
time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because
your redemption is drawing near.”
✓Jesus’ return comforts us. There is more to
this life than this earth.
(1 Thessalonians 4:15-18) According to the Lord’s
word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of
the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord
himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the
archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise
first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up
together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be
with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
✓Jesus’ return prepares us.
(1 Thessalonians 5:1-4) Now, brothers and sisters,
about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well
that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are
saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor
pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers and
sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
✓Jesus’ return focuses us.
(1 Thessalonians 5:5-6) You are all children of
the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the
darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be
awake and sober.
What Should I Do?
(Matthew 24:37-44 NLT) “When the Son of Man
returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days before the flood,
the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time
Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the
flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of
Man comes. “Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken,
the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be
taken, the other left. “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what
day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a
burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken
into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when
least expected.
1.I should think clearly.
Prayer is being aware of
God's heavenly realities.
(1 Peter 4:7) The end of all things is near
therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
2. I should focus on
relationships.
(1 Peter 4:8-9) Above all, love each other deeply,
because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another
without grumbling.
3. I should make a difference.
(1 Peter 4:10-11) Each one should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in
its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very
words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides,
so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the
glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands
Video
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/jesus-is-coming-again
Discussion Guide
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/files/groups/guides/9-10-17.pdf
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