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Christians in many western countries are not very accustomed to persecution for their faith, but when we read the Word of God, we find several promises that hatred and persecution will visit every Christian - how must we respond to this?
Jesus describes the condition of the world at the time of His return in a very interesting and perhaps unexpected way. Will the world be awaiting His return, just going about their business, or will trouble abound everywhere? Also: What teaching of Jesus caused the disciples to immediately realize they lacked the faith to follow it fully?
Two topics today. First: What is confession, and should we only confess to a priest or a pastor? Second: When terrible tragedies and troubles hit, how can we endure? Today we read the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus - the only parable with a proper name - and learn what our life should be based on.
Nearly 2000 years seems like an awfully long time for the church to wait for the return of Jesus. Why has He tarried so long? Does the Bible seem to indicate that the return of Jesus will be quick, or slow - can we know WHEN He will return? How should we wait?
In today's passage, Jesus will give us a practical parable with deep spiritual implications that will demonstrate God's habit of knocking the prideful down a few pegs, and uplifting the humble. We would do well to remember Jesus' command here because it is imminently practical and deeply spiritual.
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