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A Bible Study Course on the Gospel of Christ according to Matthew
PART 4 - Jesus' Last Ministries in Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1 - 25:46)
C - Christ's Sermon on the Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:1-25:46) -- The Sixth Collection of Words of Jesus
11. Watch! (Matthew 24:42-51)MATTHEW 24:42-44 Christ orders us to watch and keep alert, waiting for His coming. No one knows exactly when Jesus will actually come. Some think that He will never come. Others say that He has already come and that He is now hidden among us. Yet, Christ warns us and commands us to be ready and spiritually awake, for He will come unexpectedly, quietly, as a thief in the night. Therefore the slogan of our time should be careful watchfulness, so that we don't miss our meeting with the Lord. To watch implies not only belief that the Lord will come, but also constant preparation, being in a spiritual state in which He would want to find in us when He arrives. To watch is to be aware of the first signs of His approach, that we may immediately address ourselves to the duty of meeting Him. While we are in this world, it is as if night is around us, and we must take pains to keep ourselves awake. How do we prepare for the coming of Christ?
Are you preparing yourself for the coming of Jesus? Or do you live a self-centered life, without a goal? Examine your conscience, and see if there is some sin there, or resentment against someone you have not yet forgiven. Hurry up that you may obtain purification by grace for yourself as soon as possible. Ask forgiveness while you have the opportunity to do so. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Forgive us if we have neglected the coming of Your beloved Son because we have been occupied with earthly things. Lift up our heads towards the coming Redeemer who will save us from persecution, temptations, and death. Help us to prepare the way of the Lord for our kindred and friends that they may be prepared to receive Christ too. Strengthen our waiting that we may not fall asleep or forget the hour of His arrival. QUESTION:
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