ADVENT
Be ready
The Second Coming reminds us that God’s redemptive plan isn’t finished
The Second Coming provokes us to prepare for Jesus’ return
The Second Coming motivates us to finish our mission
The Second Coming empowers us to forgive
Luke 12:40 (ESV) 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
The Lord is coming! [Please highlight text in bold]
Luke 12:40 (ESV) 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
John 14:3 (ESV) 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
1 Corinthians 11:26 (ESV) 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Revelation 22:12 (ESV) 12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.
His coming is guaranteed by the Word, by history, and by salvation
His coming is guaranteed by the Word
His coming is guaranteed by history
His coming is guaranteed by salvation
Be prepared for His coming!
Luke 12:40 (ESV) 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Be transformed by the Word and Spirit of God
Live righteously each day
Love your church family
Do good
Finish the task of making disciples
Be a follower of Jesus
“The first time [Christ] came to slay sin in men. The second time He will come to slay men in sin.” ― A. W. Pink