Versetto introduttivo: Luca 2:39-41 Meditazione a cura di: resp. dip. Libertà religiosa past. Davide Romano Registrato presso: Chiesa Avventista di Bari il 03/12/2022 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glLFceTnzTE
Thursday: Ready for His Appearing
We live in a frenetic world with too many artificial needs and eye-catching distractions. If we are not careful, these can take all our time and pervert our priorities. This is not just another byproduct of our globalized cyber world; Christians in every age, to one degree or another, have to be on guard against Satan’s attempts to distract them from what really matters in this life.
Who, if not careful, is not in danger of looking away from the Lord and dwelling on worldly, carnal things, things that, in the end, cannot ultimately satisfy us, and that, in the end, can lead to our spiritual ruin?
Read 2 Peter 3:14 and 1 John 3:1-3. What difference do you see between preparing ourselves for the Second Coming and being ready for that glorious event?
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Often the notion of an ongoing preparation for the Second Coming becomes an excuse for procrastination. This notion can easily lead one to relax under the evil servant’s assumption, “My master is delaying his coming” (Matthew 24:48, NKJV).
Read Psalm 95:7-8; Hebrews 3:7-8, , Hebrews 3:15; and Hebrews 4:7. What are these verses saying to us about being ready right now?
From the biblical perspective, the time of salvation is always “today” and never tomorrow (see Psalm 95:7-8; Hebrews 3:7-8, , Hebrews 3:15; Hebrews 4:7). And more: unless a major conversion experience takes place, we will continue to be what we are right now. Time itself does not convert the unconverted. If anything, unless one is continually growing in grace, and pressing on ahead in faith, the tendency would be to fall away, to become hardened, skeptical, cynical, even disbelieving.
From this perspective we can say that every single day of our life is our life in miniature. So, by God’s grace, we should plan for the future but should live each day ready for the return of Jesus — especially because, given the contingencies of this life, today could be your last day.
| How can you, today, be ready for the return of Jesus were He to return today? Discuss your answer in class on Sabbath. |
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Are you ready to stand for truth during the greatest deception of all times? In the book of Revelation, Jesus gives a sobering warning to the world. He urgently calls each one of us to return to Him, to learn the truth, and follow it. This #short clip from the Global #Campmeeting sermon, “A Final Coalition to Deceive the World” by Pastor John Lomacang, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26peUkIS1PU&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW_AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=43&t=18s reminds us that there is indeed a great controversy going on between Satan and Jesus Christ. Satan desires to overthrow God’s government and you and I are in the middle of this war. Watch the video to be encouraged and learn how to keep our eyes on Jesus, believing the truth, and not falling for the many deceptions of Satan. ————————————————————————————
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12.5 Ready for His Appearing – THE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series ON DEATH, DYING, AND THE FUTURE HOPE with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
12.THE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
There is truth and error in this world. How can we find out about truth?
Memory Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
12.5 Ready for His Appearing
If you were not ready when Jesus comes, that would be a catastrophy for you.
My God bless you today and always.
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