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Date : 14/11/21
Theme: Know the Signs of the End Time.
Texts: Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-25, Mark 13: 1-8
Eschatological presentations will continue to feature prominently as we draw closer to the end of the year. Every disease has it's own signs and symptoms that enhances easy diagnosis . In the like manner, Jesus Christ in His discourse with His disciples opened their eyes to the signs of the end times as well as the attitude needed to be exhibited when they begin to see those signs.
The disciples admired the extraordinary stones used in the building of the magnificent temple that became a centre of attraction for the Jews. The disciples did not view the temple the way in which Christ viewed it. They thought that the destruction of the temple, the end of the age, and the coming of the kingdom would occur at the same time. So Jesus took the pain to explain to them the general course of the last days. He was warning them to be on guard against messianic impostors. Many false messiahs will arise in crisis time, making use of His name claiming that 'I Am He' . This claim to deity is expressed in the formula of God's own self-revelation.
SIGNS OF THE END TIMES
1. There will be so much deception in the world such that if care is not taken, even the selected few would also be hypnotised.
A. A lot of wolves will clothe themselves with sheep skins to deceive people as being teachers of the word of God. However, they will propound theories that are unfounded and baseless just to sway gullible ones away from the Lord.
B . False Prophets will also arise to prophesy in the name of God but who have no connection to God, the creator. They will segregate families , take advantage of people and also make life more miserable and bitter for their followers.
C. False Christs arise from many parts of the globe to give false hope to the world which will eventually land them in the place which has been prepared for Satan and his allies.
2. There will be serious economic challenges which will coerce individuals , nations and corporate institutions to accept any offer just to survive without considering the repercussions it might have on them.
3. The love of many Christians will grow cold. The commitments of men and women of God will be disappointing. The things of God will no longer be their priority. They will find excuses as to why they cannot dedicate themselves fully to the kingdom business.
4. People will be extremely disobedient and rebellious to God. They will also want to have their own way without any recourse to the word of God.
5. There will be blasphemers who will desecrate the Holy things of God. Humanity will water down on virtues and rather give prominence to the unholy things that brings damnation on us.
6. There will be unprecedented natural disasters in most parts of the world which technology will appear helpless in a bid to surmount its effect.
WHAT ATTITUDES SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED IN THESE END TIMES?
1. Be spiritually minded person who understands the times and seasons in which we find ourselves.
2. Let the fear of God influence your relationship with God and that of humanity.
3. Determine to live a Christ like life against all odds.
4. Be diligent, truthful and relevant in the things of God.
5. Live your life as if Christ is coming in the next five minutes.
WHAT GIVES YOU THE MAXIMUM SATISFACTION IN THIS AGE AND TIME?
ARE THE SIGNS EVIDENT ENOUGH IN OUR TIME? ARE YOU SEEING THE WARNING SIGNS ? WHICH AREA OF YOUR LIFE DO YOU NEED TO WORK ON?ARE YOU AMONG THE DECEIVED? OPEN YOUR EYES. BE VIGILANT.MAKE USE OF THE KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED AND USE IT APPROPRIATELY
DID THE LORD WARN THOSE IN SODOM AND GOMORRAH? DID HE CARRY OUT WHATEVER HE SAID?Be a Christian who is well informed to be able to take the right decisions!
Prayer Topics
1. Commit the rest of days in the year into God's hand.
2. Pray for the Youth of our Church and the nation
3. Against all forms of accidents
4. For your local Congregation
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU!
SHALOM!