Choose Hope Not Fear
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In times of uncertainty -- whether in the present or future -- we can let go of fear and hold onto hope. God's plan for us and his world is moving toward his purpose. Confidence in God's sustaining presence and his certain future strengthens our faith and gives us hope to live in the present.
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- 3. Choose Hope Not Fear How do you feel about “End Times?” 1. Apathetic 2. Anxious 3. Anticipation
- 4. Choose Hope Not Fear Do not be deceived! Endless speculation about “when” Preoccupation with “signs”
- 5. Choose Hope Not Fear Do not be deceived! Apocalyptic literature Daniel & Revelation Chapters – Isaiah, Ezekiel, Animal symbols & numbers
- 6. Choose Hope Not Fear Be on guard! Facts about the end, lead to faith in the present.
- 9. “End Times” and Jesus Christ Beginning – “birth pangs” Imminent – “soon” Accompanying – “now”
- 10. “End Times” and Jesus Christ End Times Beginning Jesus’ Return
- 11. “End Times” and Jesus Christ Beginning – End Times signs Imminent – Intensified signs Accompanying – Jesus Returns
- 12. “End Times” and Jesus Christ • False Messiahs – alternative saviors or “Jesus Christ” • Wars – Conflicts • Earthquakes – Everything is shaking • Famine -- Hunger
- 13. “End Times” and Jesus Christ • Persecution and Suffering • Governments • Families • Endure to the end • Gospel preached to all nations
- 14. Choose Hope and Not Fear Fall of Jerusalem and Destruction of the Temple (70 A.D.) “Abomination of desolation” – Dan. 9:27 Antiochus IV Epiphanes (B.C. 167) Vespasian Destroys Jerusalem/Temple Restored Temple violated 3rd time?
- 15. “Conclusion” and Jesus Christ • Great distress – same signs intensified • Cataclysmic Changes to Earth -- Sun, moon, and stars • See Jesus’ Return – great power and glory
- 16. Choose Hope Not Fear Do not be deceived! • Predictions, false teaching, fear • Confidence in this world as it exists – family, finance, future
- 17. Choose Hope Not Fear Do not be deceived! Hope in God’s … Plan Promise Purpose
- 18. Choose Hope Not Fear Be on guard! • Trials and troubles will come • Give yourself to God’s purpose • Be ready – Jesus is coming again!
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- Apathy, anxiety, anticipationApathetic – InspiredAnxious – AnticipationAttitude Toward the End Times – Filled with HopeMark 13:1-4Herod’s Temple – structure and stone; 40 X 20 X 18 massive stonesMount of Olives -- When will this happen?Us – Facts – timingJesus – Hearts -- hopeSin looking only for time tables – filled with hope
- Anyone can be deceived by end times prophets. Since it hasn’t happened anyone can say anything with confidence even if it’s not true. Even in teaching about the end – Jesus intends to challenge us in the present.
- Anyone can be deceived by end times prophets. Since it hasn’t happened anyone can say anything with confidence even if it’s not true. Even in teaching about the end – Jesus intends to challenge us in the present.
- Three types of “end times” signs…Jesus is coming again!
- A new beginningSigns that show believers that this world as it exists is NOT God’s ultimate planThis world is unstable, uncertain, incomplete, inadequate. God is moving history toward his ultimate purpose. God has a goal…a plan…a mission. As disciples – we have a part of that goal, plan, and mission.Disciple:Listens to Jesus – Thinking like Jesus – Renewing Our MindsChanged by Jesus – Being like Jesus – Transforming Our CharacterOn Mission for Jesus – Acting like Jesus – Serving w/ Our LivesJesus could come again at any moment. Soon … someday soon! An end is coming…God’s purpose, plan will come to passGod’s Kingdom will come in fullness and power --
- Suffering and PersecutionNo guarantee that you will not suffer.In fact, the Bible says that those who love God and follow Jesus WILL indeed suffer in some way.Prophecies of Verse 9 are fulfilled in ActsTwo sources of persecution:Governments and Authorities – good news that radically changes everything; governments sometimes stand for pride, power, prestige; governments are never pure expressions of authentic Christianity; in fact sometimes governments can – peace, mercy, justice, consideration for the poor and helpless; sign that this world will not lastOur Own Families – family of origin: the deepest most hurtful kind of persecution; mom, dad, sister or brother; family of the church – churches can go astray; sign that this world will not lastSign that there is a second coming – God’s Kingdom will be established in fullness and power.All who know Christ will endure! When you endure … at the end … you will be rescued from the evil! You will be saved – glory!You will go through tough times; you will have to make a sacrifice…inconvenience, discomfort, energy/effort, time, money,Gospel will be preached to all nations! Our job – our mission – is to let everybody know!6,000 people groups…2,000 languages have no Bibles in their own language.Millions don’t know the name Jesus; don’t know who he is.Destruction of the Jerusalem and the TempleFall of the Temple – one of the birth pangs“Abomination of desolation” – Luke 21:20 – Jerusalem surrounded and invaded by the RomansJerusalem – church activity
- Sun, moon, and stars -- this world will not last; God creates a new heaven and a new earth (Luke 21:26-27 – faint from terror)Great distress – Revelation seven seals (conflict), trumpets (discussion), bowls (wrath against sin)
- Against thinking that the circumstances of this world are certain and stableHang on to him for hopeAgainst placing your hope in the changing events of this worldMy hope is in him aloneAgainst making your own plans, setting your own goals, and living for your own purposeLive in anticipation of the future by putting it into application in the present.Don’t have to worry, don’t have to fear!Be aware of what I’m doing, cling to me with hope.