Matthew 24:1-14
Disciples asked 2 question and Jesus answer for them with one. Between Jerusalem's destruction and the last judgment there have been 2 thousand years. And there are a lot of signs such as wars, hatred, and famine etc in our history. Jesus thought they were the same because people without Jesus cannot avoid from the judgment.
The more important thing is not about that how much hard to live during the time of suffering but the judgment is impending for us all the time. Therefore, we have to live lives faithfully. And the faithful life that God wants us to do is to fulfill his purpose to love each other and seek for his righteousness in order to glorify him.
Matthew 24:15-28
There are a lot of suffering in our faith because we are still living in last days. Before Jesus comes here again, we will be exposed to the same circumstance. Death is the most fearful thing we can face in this world. But as Jesus defeated death on his cross, we came to have the unique position in Jesus. Because we belong to Jesus, we can boast of what we have despite of suffering or death. I cannot fill my life with worldly things but I am joyful with heavenly things.
Matthew 24:29-35
The kingdom of God was fulfilled and will be completed. We are in the interval between already and yet of the coming kingdom. And there are a lot of suffering predicted. It's what we are facing and God planed. Nevertheless, our identity will not be changed because we have already been bound with Jesus. Suffering might make Christians trembled but not be able to make us frustrated. If so, how shall I live a life? With what value? "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."
Matthew 24:36-51
The end of this world will come suddenly. While we are still eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, when it doesn’t seem the kingdom comes, Jesus will come here again. So, Jesus asked us to keep watch. Our preparation is not about visible works but invisible things such as faith and attitude. Therefore, we cannot prepare for it in hasty way at once. It will be daily preparation.
Jesus manifested it through the contrast between a faithful and wise servant, and an evil servant. When the servant are committed to his job, he will be praised by the lord. What are we faithful for? He and his kingdom will come when the gospel is spread over the world to the all nations. We have to get the positive attitude to wait for the time as sharing gospel through our words and actions for love’s sake.
Disciples asked 2 question and Jesus answer for them with one. Between Jerusalem's destruction and the last judgment there have been 2 thousand years. And there are a lot of signs such as wars, hatred, and famine etc in our history. Jesus thought they were the same because people without Jesus cannot avoid from the judgment.
The more important thing is not about that how much hard to live during the time of suffering but the judgment is impending for us all the time. Therefore, we have to live lives faithfully. And the faithful life that God wants us to do is to fulfill his purpose to love each other and seek for his righteousness in order to glorify him.
Matthew 24:15-28
There are a lot of suffering in our faith because we are still living in last days. Before Jesus comes here again, we will be exposed to the same circumstance. Death is the most fearful thing we can face in this world. But as Jesus defeated death on his cross, we came to have the unique position in Jesus. Because we belong to Jesus, we can boast of what we have despite of suffering or death. I cannot fill my life with worldly things but I am joyful with heavenly things.
Matthew 24:29-35
The kingdom of God was fulfilled and will be completed. We are in the interval between already and yet of the coming kingdom. And there are a lot of suffering predicted. It's what we are facing and God planed. Nevertheless, our identity will not be changed because we have already been bound with Jesus. Suffering might make Christians trembled but not be able to make us frustrated. If so, how shall I live a life? With what value? "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."
Matthew 24:36-51
The end of this world will come suddenly. While we are still eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, when it doesn’t seem the kingdom comes, Jesus will come here again. So, Jesus asked us to keep watch. Our preparation is not about visible works but invisible things such as faith and attitude. Therefore, we cannot prepare for it in hasty way at once. It will be daily preparation.
Jesus manifested it through the contrast between a faithful and wise servant, and an evil servant. When the servant are committed to his job, he will be praised by the lord. What are we faithful for? He and his kingdom will come when the gospel is spread over the world to the all nations. We have to get the positive attitude to wait for the time as sharing gospel through our words and actions for love’s sake.
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