What ARE We Waiting For? The Return of the King

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Introduction:

The Return of the King:

1. Will be Obviously Announced . (Matthew 24:29)

   Luke 21:25-26 - And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

2. Will be Impossible to Ignore or Deny . (Matthew 24:30)

   Daniel 7:13-14 - I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.

   Revelation 19:11-16 - Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and whe will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

   Philippians 2:10-11 - ...so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

3. Will be a Glorious Celebration if You Love Him . (Matthew 24:31)

   Col 3:4 - When Christ who is your life happears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

   2 Tim 4:7-8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 24:29-31

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2. What do the signs announcing Jesus’ return teach us about God?

3. Why do most people miss and dismiss Jesus in this life?

4. Can you honestly say that you long for and eagerly anticipate the return of our Lord? How can we increase our expectation of His second coming?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

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