Stay Prepared and Ready Matthew 25:1–13 Prepare for Christ’s return. (1–5) Matthew 25 continues Jesus’ discussion with the disciples about the end times. While the
WAITING 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15 The temptation here is to see this passage as a series of disconnected rules, law and instructions. That would be a
KEEP SERVING FAITHFULLY Matthew 24:42–51 In “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” Yoda admonishes Luke Skywalker, saying, “All his life has he looked away to
PRAYING 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5 In contrast to those who love wickedness and rush after the Antichrist willing to deceive and eager to be deceived, Paul
TRUST GOD’S TIMING Matthew 24:32–41 Jesus’ teaching about the end times is like describing purple to someone born blind. Jesus must use images and analogies
OBSERVING 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 God’s redeemed are identified by many things they share in common, the big three being faith in Jesus, love for one
WATCH FOR CHRIST’S RETURN Matthew 24:23–31 Guard against deception by false messiahs. (23–25) Why do books like “The Da Vinci Code,” TV shows like “The
ENDURING 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12 Paul continues his long-distance pastoring with practical advice to the young church at Thessalonica. It appears some difficulties have arisen in
KNOW WHAT’S COMING Matthew 24:15–22 Jesus continues the discourse from the beginning of the chapter in which He answers the disciples’ questions about the destruction
LIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24 We appreciate the balance of Holy Scriptures. Immediately following an uplifting passage on the return of Christ, the conversation shifts to
