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Week 4 - Pastor Tim Chambers
2012
Eternal
Understanding God
If there is one thing most world religions have in common it is that the world as we know it will come to an end. This is certainly true of Christianity. The Bible specifically teaches that at some point in the future our world system will come to an end and Jesus Christ will rule and reign on Earth.
In Mark 13 Jesus Himself gives us clues to watch for so we’ll be prepared. Look at Mark 13:3-8 and make a list of the events Jesus predicts will occur before His return.
Why do you imagine Jesus used the analogy of "birth pains" when describing the season of His return?
*According to Mark 13:2 Jesus was also predicting the fall of Jerusalem and the Temple - this actually happened several short years after His crucifixion. His disciples experienced His prophecy come true. In 70 AD the Roman Emperor Titus laid siege to the city and in the chaos of war the Temple was destroyed - just like Jesus predicted. To this day the Jewish people mourn the “saddest day in Jewish history” with an annual summer fast - Tisha B’av.
Jesus goes on to predict His return to Earth. You can be sure we’re closer than ever to that day. You can also be sure it’s going to get a lot worse for this world before it gets better. In Mark 13, as Jesus describes the anguish and tribulation of that time He’s insistent about one thing - read verses 9a, 23, 29,32-33 and 35-37. About what is Jesus most concerned?
Internal
Understanding Ourselves
In Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like 10 virgins waiting for the Bridegroom to arrive. 5 were wise and 5 were not. In general terms what made the first 5 wise?
What consequences did the unwise virgins suffer?
Compare this parable to Matthew 7:21-23. What comparisons can you make?
How can you be sure Christ knows you at His return? *See Romans 10:8-11
External
Understanding Others
Peter gives us some great insight in 2 Peter 3:10-14. According to these verses how should we live?
If somehow we knew Christ would return in 2 weeks how would we live differently?
Name 3 things you would stop doing.
Name 3 things you would start doing.
In light of this study can you think of someone you need to introduce to Christ?
If we are the last generation before HIs return how prepared are we?
If all Christians took HIs return as seriously as you do, how well would we be doing in reaching others for Him?
Just a reminder...
Understanding God
If there is one thing most world religions have in common it is that the world as we know it will come to an end. This is certainly true of Christianity. The Bible specifically teaches that at some point in the future our world system will come to an end and Jesus Christ will rule and reign on Earth.
In Mark 13 Jesus Himself gives us clues to watch for so we’ll be prepared. Look at Mark 13:3-8 and make a list of the events Jesus predicts will occur before His return.
Why do you imagine Jesus used the analogy of "birth pains" when describing the season of His return?
*According to Mark 13:2 Jesus was also predicting the fall of Jerusalem and the Temple - this actually happened several short years after His crucifixion. His disciples experienced His prophecy come true. In 70 AD the Roman Emperor Titus laid siege to the city and in the chaos of war the Temple was destroyed - just like Jesus predicted. To this day the Jewish people mourn the “saddest day in Jewish history” with an annual summer fast - Tisha B’av.
Jesus goes on to predict His return to Earth. You can be sure we’re closer than ever to that day. You can also be sure it’s going to get a lot worse for this world before it gets better. In Mark 13, as Jesus describes the anguish and tribulation of that time He’s insistent about one thing - read verses 9a, 23, 29,32-33 and 35-37. About what is Jesus most concerned?
Internal
Understanding Ourselves
In Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like 10 virgins waiting for the Bridegroom to arrive. 5 were wise and 5 were not. In general terms what made the first 5 wise?
What consequences did the unwise virgins suffer?
Compare this parable to Matthew 7:21-23. What comparisons can you make?
How can you be sure Christ knows you at His return? *See Romans 10:8-11
External
Understanding Others
Peter gives us some great insight in 2 Peter 3:10-14. According to these verses how should we live?
If somehow we knew Christ would return in 2 weeks how would we live differently?
Name 3 things you would stop doing.
Name 3 things you would start doing.
In light of this study can you think of someone you need to introduce to Christ?
If we are the last generation before HIs return how prepared are we?
If all Christians took HIs return as seriously as you do, how well would we be doing in reaching others for Him?
Just a reminder...
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