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"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."
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The Enduring Power of Words 1. Harm: Some of what we say has the destructive power to stir up problems. 2. Heal: Some of what we say has the inspirational power to contribute to solutions. 3. Save: All of what Jesus said has the redeeming power to give us eternal life. |
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The Permanent Word
The Permanent Word 1. The teachings of Christ will always be at least as relevant as Heaven and earth 2. Our temporal lives are gradually being replaced with eternal qualities 3. The eternal words of Jesus impart everlasting spirituality.
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The Second Coming Of
Our Lord Jesus Christ
In This Passage...
Jesus spoke of what we might call a great tribulation prior to his return "in a cloud with power and great glory." Comparing the events to the turning of a leaf, he told his listeners to watch for the signs of his kingdom and promised that all of which he foretold would be fulfilled in their generation. He warned them to pay close attention, to be watching constantly, and to pray for strength.
You could go...
Several directions of emphasis are opened up in this passage. You could lead your listeners into your theological viewpoints regarding the eschatological topics stemming from this and similar passages. The passage could be used to comfort and encourage your people with hope, or to warn them to make changes in their lives. You could teach about the relationship between signs and events, and even move into a lesson on parables or prophecy in general. The Holy Spirit will no doubt lead you to remind your listeners that we all stand under the judgment of the Almighty, accountable for our behavior in our relationships and our level of service to our fellow creatures. Perhaps some reflection on social justice in our contemporary setting would be in order. In faithfulness to the text, you'll want to consider (in your reflections if not in your presentation) the circumstances in which the passage is cast and both the traditional and modern understandings of the historical events related to the coming of Christ.
Your listeners are hearing...
Their proximity to the kingdom of God might be a valuable point of focus for your listeners, although they may be more inclined to envision the spectacle of Christ coming in clouds of glory to rescue them from any number of crisis this passage may stir in their imaginations. The modern idea of a rapture has become so popular that it will tend to supercede the personal responsibilities with which Jesus charged his listeners in the words of this passage, and may supplant the rich depth of the scriptures with some simple notions that could turn any reflection on this passage into a shallow guessing game about who will be ready and who won't.
We are invited...
God speaks to us through these words, inviting us to watch for the coming of Christ with confident hope, firm personal discipline, and prayerful preparation. Whatever eschatalogical opinions we may hold or entertain, the dominant invitation of this passage concerns our participation in the kingdom of God. The signs are given, our preparations are made, and the events unfold all toward one single end: our redemption into the kingdom of God.
Our response...
We respond to the kind of invitation found in this passage with a soberness of mind. We are reminded of our mortal nature and the possiblities (yea, promises) of immortality through our relationship with God in Christ. The temptation may be for us to abandon responsibility and watch as though peeping through a window for a quick rescue; perhaps the more appropriate response would be to consider how it will feel to squarely look Jesus Christ in the eye and give an account for our conduct in our relationships with God and our fellow creatures. Then with that prospect in the forefront of our thoughts, we would surely want to set our hearts and hands to some meaningful tasks related to elevating the kingdom of God in the midst of whatever difficulties the people around us are facing. There are changes to be made in our personal lives; there is work to be finished in our homes and occupations; there are improvements we can make in our communities and ways we can help the people around us. There are contributions we can make both to society and to the Church that will bring the Reign of God to bear in earthly settings and bring lost souls into that kingdom where they may enter upon eternal life. The good news is, we still have time.
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