Introduction:
Since I Don’t Know the Exact Timing of the Second Coming... (Matt 24:36-51)
- I must stop trying to figure out What Only God Knows . (Matthew 24:36)
Deuteronomy 29:29 - The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
- I must stay awake and Be Ready . (Matthew 24:37-44)
Ephesians 5:14 - for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
- I must be faithful in carrying out My Assigned Tasks . (Matthew 24:45-51)
John 14:15 - "If you love me, you will keep my commandments."
John 15:10 - "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love."
John 15:14 - "You are my friends if you do what I command you."
Luke 6:46 - "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?"
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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 24:36-51
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why do so many people try to guess/figure out the exact date/time of the rapture? Why is this unwise and unhelpful?
What does it look like to “stay awake” and “be ready” in light of the second coming of Christ? How do you see yourself falling asleep spiritually right now?
What tasks has the Lord assigned to us that we must be diligent in carrying out before He returns?
Breakout
Pray for one another.
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