Eschatology

The Day God Comes | Malachi 3:16-4:6 |
Serious risks deserve serious warnings—which is what we hear as God’s message through Malachi ends. God warns of judgment and promises joy. Outline A Day of Distinction (3:16-18) A Day of Fire and Joy (4:3) Be ready for that Day (4:4-6) The Day is Now Matthew 11:7-15 Matthew 17:10-13 2 Peter 3:8-9

Forever with Jesus | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 |
In the face of death is there any hope, any comfort, any encouragement? In this message from 1 Thessalonians, we hear the encouraging, sure, hope that Jesus gives—being physically, eternally, present with him in resurrection Outline Grieve with hope (4:13) because believers will be resurrected (4:14) because believers will be forever with Jesus (4:15-18) But don’t guess when (5:1-3) Instead, live in the light of that day! (5:4-11)

Standing Firm Under Pressure | 2 Thessalonians 2 |
The rebellion. The Man of Lawlessness. Is the end near? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, we hear how the Bible’s teaching about the Day of the Lord is given to comfort and strengthen those who belong to Jesus. Outline Don’t be shaken (vv1-2) The End of Lawlessness (vv2-12) So stand firm (vv13-16)

When the King Comes | Zechariah 14 |
Will history always keep repeating? In this message from Zechariah 14 we hear the great, but stern, promise of the end of history—which is all about Jesus. Outline From War to Worship, Hostility to Holiness War (vv1-2) Rescue (vv3-5) New Creation (vv6-11) Judgment (vv12-15) Worship (v16) and Judgment (vv17-19) Holiness (vv20-21) The Day God Stood on the Mountain John 7:37-39; 8:12 Mark 11:22-25 Revelation 22:1-5

Good News Day? | Zechariah 12-13 |
Do you want the good news or the bad news? In this message from the final prophecy in Zechariah we hear the good news of God’s salvation coming through suffering. Outline The Day of Suffering and Salvation The Day of Piercing and Striking (12:9-13:1; 13:7-9) Looking on the one who was pierced (Mark 14:27; John 19:37; Revelation 1:7)

The Patience of God | 2 Peter 3 |
It’s been a long time since Jesus died and rose again—is he ever coming back? In this message from 2 Peter 3 we hear the good news that God isn’t slow, but patient—and how this changes everything. Outline The Scoffers (vv1-4) …have forgotten (vv5-10) How then should we live? (vv11-18)

Kingdom Expectations | Acts 14 |
If Jesus is risen and reigning, what expectations should we have for life in his kingdom? Outline The Kingdom Comes (vv1-20) Strengthened and Encouraged (vv21-28) Strengthened for Hardship

The King in His Temple | Luke 11:1-25 |
What does Jesus’ think about corrupt, exclusive, religion? In this message, we see how Jesus responds to religion that’s all show and without fruit. Outline The king arrives (vv1-11) A tree without fruit (vv12-21) Prayer at the end of the world (vv22-25)

Life At The End | 1 Peter 4:1-11 |
How would knowing you only had a short time change your life? In this message from 1 Peter we hear how knowing Jesus and his suffering shapes how we live in light of ’the end'. Outline Not time for sin (vv1-6) Time for prayer (v7) Time for loving service (vv8-11)

The Mountain of Peace | Micah 4:1-8 |
In a world full of corruption, violence, and revenge where can we get peace? In this message from the prophet Micah, we hear God’s wonderful vision and promise for peace which is fulfilled in Jesus! Outline Walking in God’s Word (vv1-2) Dwelling in Peace (vv3-5) Restoring the Lame (vv6-8) Jerusalem, City of our God