The TIME is SHORT!
“Living in Light of the LAST DAYS”
Matthew 24:29-31
“The coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah…” Jesus (Mt. 24:37)
I. The Cosmic SIGNS in the Sky (24:29)
The return of Jesus Christ will occur “immediately after the _______________ of those days!” cf. Rev. 6-18 The word “signs” in Luke 21:25 is the same Greek word used in Matthew 24:24 and 2 Thess. 2:9 when referring to _________ “signs and wonders” of the false Christs.
O.T. Expectations:
The Law: Exodus 19:16-21; 24:17-18
Whenever God appears among His people, _________ “special effects” happen!
The Prophets: Is. 13:6-13; Joel 2:1-2, 30-32; 3:14-17; Amos 5:18-24; 8:1-3, 7-12; Zeph. 1:14-18
The O.T. prophets often spoke of “The ______ of the Lord” & it’s attention-getting events! (24:29) When “the powers of the heavens” are “shaken,” men will be ____________! cf. Lk. 21:25-26 – fear
II. The Climactic SIGN of the SON (24:30-31)
“The Day of the Lord” and the 2nd Coming of Christ seem to be the ________ event. cf. 2 Thess. 2:1-8
Remember: The Olivet Discourse began with the disciples’ ____________: “When will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming…& end of the age?”
“The Sign of the Son of Man” (v. 30) will be universally __________ to all the nations! cf. Rev. 1:7; Acts 1:11
NOTE: All “the tribes of the earth” will ___________because judgment has come! cf. Zech. 12:10-11 For His “elect,” the 2nd Coming of Christ will be Glorious and _______________! cf. 2 Th. 2:8; Rev. 19:11-21
The Purposes of the 2nd Coming:
L et the World know who is the KING
O versee the Final Judgment of the Nations
R ightfully fulfill all the Promises to Israel
D efeat Evil & Deliver the Elect into the Kingdom
Practical Application:
- Lift up your Heads (Lk. 21:28)
- Let Him be Lord (Rev. 19:16)
Appointments with God
“The Time is SHORT!”
Matthew 24:29-31
Monday, August 8th
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Isaiah 13:6-13; 1 Thess. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD” that the prophet reveals. Pray for discernment & courage for God’s people.
Tuesday, August 9th
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Joel 2:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD” that the prophet reveals. Note the similarity among the prophets. Pray for God’s people to reverence the LORD!
Wednesday, August 10th
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Joel 2:30-32; 1 Thess. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD” that the prophet reveals. Note the similarity among the prophets. Pray for more people to “call on the Lord’s Name!”
Thursday, August 11th
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Joel 3:14-17; 1 Thess. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD” that the prophet reveals. Note the similarity among the prophets. Pray for God’s protection during trials/tribulation.
Friday, August 12th
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Amos 5:18-20; 8:7-12; 1 Th. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD” that the prophet reveals. Note the similarity among the prophets. Pray for God’s people to hunger for His Word.
Saturday/Sunday, August 13-14
Meditate upon the Day of the LORD:
- Zephaniah 1:14-18; 1 Th. 5:1-3; 2 Th. 2:1-3
Notice carefully the unique characteristics of the coming “Day of the LORD.” Pray for a spirit of brokenness & confession of sin among God’s people.
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