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Because all of us will stand before Him to be judged, we must prepare and be ready for the return of Jesus.

The Main Thing:  Be Ready!

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Regardless of how impressive or meager the externals may be, God looks at the inward qualities of a person and condemns the self-sufficient heart gripped by pride, greed, and hypocrisy, and commends the humble, sacrificial, and devoted heart of one who is fully dependent upon Him.

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As David’s Son and God’s Son (both human and divine), Jesus is the Messiah – sent to be our Savior – who must not only be David’s Lord, but yours and mine as well.

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To move from being “close” to the kingdom to being “in” it requires more than simply embracing the command to love God and others; we must respond to the gospel call of the Savior who has perfectly lived out that command.

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Through faith in Jesus who died and rose again, we are assured of God’s promise and power to raise us from the dead to a life that far surpasses our greatest imaginations.

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Allegiance to God’s sovereign rule requires rendering all that is due to the earthly authorities He has established and surrendering everything to Him in whose image we were made—the One who offers us salvation and eternal life through His Son.

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The life of Barnabas epitomizes a life devoted to others and sets a high standard of consistently seeking out avenues to encourage others so that the Kingdom of God is advanced.

Who was this Joseph?

– He was BKA Barnabas

– He was generous

– He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.

– He was an Encourager

Types of Encouragement

– Financial Encouragement

– Endorsement/Sponsorship Encouragement

– Teamwork Encouragement

– Second Chance Encouragement

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The empty tomb signifies that Jesus Christ has universal authority and that He is Lord.

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Because Jesus is God’s only and beloved Son – the only sure foundation for our lives – to reject Him is to refuse God’s offer of mercy and grace and to invite His wrath.

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