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ANTICIPATING OUR LORD’S RETURN
1 Cor. 15:51-58,Matt. 24:1-12
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Matthew 24: 1-12
1 Cor. 15:51-58,Matt. 24:1-12
1 Corinthians 15:51-58
51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Matthew 24: 1-12
1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.
2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
3 And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
INTRODUCTION
When we look forward for His return, we are more likely to have biblical perspective on life.
The spiritual principle is an eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.
I.There should be an excitement in anticipation for His return.
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
INTRODUCTION
When we look forward for His return, we are more likely to have biblical perspective on life.
The spiritual principle is an eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.
I.There should be an excitement in anticipation for His return.
A. Excitement to see our Savior face to face
Ex. Blind beggar
Luke 18:35-43
B. Excitement to see our saved love ones who passed away.
1 Tess. 4:16, Rev. 21:4
C. Excitement to live in the place where God prepared for us. Jn. 14:1-2
D. What are the things that makes you excited?
II. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God. Ps.51:10-12
A. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God.
B. Forsaking of our known sins.
III: There should be an anticipation for the accounting day. 2 Cor. 5:10
A. We should be reminded that it is a must to give an account for all God entrusted to us.
B. We will give an account for our time, talents and money.
C. We will also give an account for the blood of unsaved people especially for the blood of our unsaved love ones. Ezek. 3:17-21
IV. There should be watchfulness for our enemies. 1 Pet. 5:8
A. We should be vigilant on how our enemies attack us.
B. It was being prophesied that if it were possible, they will deceive the very elect (saved). Matt. 24:24
Question
Luke 18:35-43
B. Excitement to see our saved love ones who passed away.
1 Tess. 4:16, Rev. 21:4
C. Excitement to live in the place where God prepared for us. Jn. 14:1-2
D. What are the things that makes you excited?
II. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God. Ps.51:10-12
A. There should be restoration of broken fellowship with God.
B. Forsaking of our known sins.
III: There should be an anticipation for the accounting day. 2 Cor. 5:10
A. We should be reminded that it is a must to give an account for all God entrusted to us.
B. We will give an account for our time, talents and money.
C. We will also give an account for the blood of unsaved people especially for the blood of our unsaved love ones. Ezek. 3:17-21
IV. There should be watchfulness for our enemies. 1 Pet. 5:8
A. We should be vigilant on how our enemies attack us.
B. It was being prophesied that if it were possible, they will deceive the very elect (saved). Matt. 24:24
Question
A. What rewards are you expecting someday?
B. What position are you expecting during the millennial reign of Christ?
CONCLUSION
Have you been fulfilling your own goals and desires?
Have you been actively investing your life in seeking and obeying the will of God?
Are you ready for His imminent return?
B. What position are you expecting during the millennial reign of Christ?
CONCLUSION
Have you been fulfilling your own goals and desires?
Have you been actively investing your life in seeking and obeying the will of God?
Are you ready for His imminent return?
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