Beware of Hollow Religion

The Hope of the Rapture

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - The Hope of the Rapture A. Understanding the basics of the rapture Definition Relationship to the tribulation Major timing views B. Why a pretribulational rapture? The return to a focus on Israel The promise to keep the church out of the tribulation The differences compared to the second comingThe relationship to the Day of the Lord The promised rescue from coming wrath C. What will happen for believers at the rapture? ResurrectionElevation Transformation Reunification Consummation Consolation D. How does the rapture change our lives today? Confident anticipation Holy eagernessComforting encouragement

SS - Slaves and Masters

Ephesians 6:5-9 - Slaves and Masters  A. God’s instructions for slaves (5-8) Obey your masters (5)Serve for the Lord (6-7)Serve for heavenly reward (8)B. God’s instructions for masters (9) Do the same things Give up threatening Remember your own Master

Jesus Unveils the Future, Part 3: The Return of the Son of Man

Luke 21:25-38 A. Recognize the signs of Jesus’ return (25-28) The signs that people will see The way that Jesus will appear The redemption that Jesus will bring B. Understand the timing of Jesus’ return (29-33) It is near when these things happen It will occur quickly and certainly C. Strengthen your hearts for Jesus’ return (34-36) Be on guard against spiritual sluggishness Be on the alert for spiritual strengthD. Summary: Jesus’ teaching ministry (37-38) His daily routine His dedicated audience

SS - Paul's Instructions to Parents, Part 4: Avoiding Exasperation

Jesus Unveils the Future, Part 2

A. The sign of Jerusalem’s destruction (20-21) B. The reasons for Jerusalem’s destruction (22-23) 1. The vengeance of God 2. The fulfillment of Scripture C. The outcomes of Jerusalem’s destruction (24) 1. Death 2. Dispersion 3. Desecration 4. Domination