Christ offers a contentment and joy not based on our changing or difficult circumstances. Our bad will turn out for good (Rom 8:28), our good things can't be taken from us (Eph 1:3), and the best things are yet to come (1 John 3:1-3).
BI: Christ’s Return
Aim: CATL. Christ’s certain return propels our present survival and service.
I. Christ’s Return: What and When (24:1-35)
a. The catastrophic signs (1-28)
b. The glorious return (29-35)
P: Christ’s certain return propels our survival in the worst of times.
II. Christ’s Return: Wait and Watch Wisely (24:36-41)
a. Wait on the unknown (36-41)
b. Watch of the Wise (42-51)
P: Christ’s certain return propels our service in the worst of times.
