He Is To Come

<p>Key Points</p><p>Jesus promised He would return: “I will come again and take you to Myself.”</p><p>He will come visibly on the clouds with power and great glory.</p><p>He returns as King of kings and Lord of lords to judge the nations with justice.</p><p>Satan will be bound for a thousand years while Christ reigns on the earth.</p><p>There will be a first resurrection and the saints will reign with Christ for a thousand years.</p><p>After the thousand years, there will be a final judgment before the Great White Throne.</p><p>God will create a new heaven and a new earth where He dwells with His people forever.</p><p>Jesus says repeatedly in Revelation 22, “Behold, I am coming soon.” We are to live watchful and ready.</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion</p><p>Pastor Bob emphasized that Jesus promised “I will come again.” How does this promise affect the way you live day to day?</p><p>The sermon described Jesus returning as King of kings on a white horse to judge and rule. How does this picture of Jesus differ from how we sometimes think of Him?</p><p>What does it mean practically to live “watchful” and ready for His return?</p><p>The thousand-year reign shows Christ ruling on the earth with the saints. How does this future hope give us strength in present trials?</p><p>At the Great White Throne judgment, everyone will give an account. How does this reality motivate us to live holy and godly lives now?</p><p>Revelation 21 describes a new heaven and new earth with no more death, sorrow, or pain. What gives you the most hope about this promise?</p><p>Jesus ends the book of Revelation saying, “Behold, I am coming soon.” What is one step the Holy Spirit is prompting you to take this week in light of His soon return?</p>