Crosswalk Daily Study

Text of the Day:  But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. (1 Thess 5:4)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How can you make sure you are walking in the light?

2 —How does the light prepare you for the second coming of Jesus?

3 —What can you do today to bring others into the light with you?

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Text of the Day:  When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape. (1 Thess 5:3)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How are you preparing for the Day of the Lord? 

2 —What plans do you have that can change and you will still be okay?

3 —How often have you said that everything is safe and secure and even prosperous?

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Text of the Day:  Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write to you. For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. (1 Thess 5:1-2)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Have you ever wondered when Jesus is coming back?

2 — Have you ever been frustrated that you didn’t know?

3 —Do you remember thinking about this when you were younger? How did it make you feel? Is it different now that you are older? How? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Here are some questions to get you thinking:

1— When did you first hear about the end of time?

2— Were you young, old, or in between?

3— How did it make you feel?

4— Has your perspective on things eschatological changed?

5— What do you want to see happen?

6— How can you know what is going to happen?

7— Are you ready for it?

8— What does being “ready for it” even mean?

9— How can you prepare yourself for the end?

10— Who wins? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Text of the Day:  So encourage each other with these words. (1 Thess 4:18)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Who can you encourage today? Be specific. 

2 —What do they need to hear to become closer to Christ?

3 —How can you give them more than encouraging words, but encouraging actions as well? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Text of the Day:  Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. (1 Thess 4:17)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What stories have you heard about what heaven is like? Do they all make sense?

2 —Who are you most excited to see again when Jesus comes?

3 —How do you get your head around the concept of “forever”? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Text of the Day: For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. (1 Thess 4:16)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What are some of the weird things you have heard about the end of time?

2 —How do we guard ourselves from becoming confused?

3 —Do you think that Paul was having to work hard to keep people from being confused even back then?

Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

Crosswalk Chattanooga: [email protected]

Text of the Day: We tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not meet him ahead of those who have died. (1 Thess 4:15)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Does the idea of the second coming of Christ give you comfort or fear?

2 —How does knowing that the dead in Christ rising first give you a better understanding of the process?

3 —Why would this be important in your life? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Text of the Day: For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. (1 Thess 4:14)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?

2 — Do you believe he has the power to resurrect those who have chosen to be part of those he resurrects again?

3 — Is this something you want in your life?

Want to get in touch with a pastor?

Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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Text of the Day: And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.. (1 Thess 4:13)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Is Jesus “Your Lord and Your Savior?” 

2 — What was it like when you first assented to follow Jesus? Did you have a sense of intimacy that you hadn’t had before? 

3 — Is it hard for you to believe in something that you cannot see? Is proof important to you? Is a life change enough proof to believe? What does it mean to take a leap of faith?

Want to get in touch with a pastor?

Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

Crosswalk Chattanooga: [email protected]