We conclude our Advent series by looking forward to the second Advent of Christ. There will come a day when all darkness, sin, suffering, pain, injustice, & struggle will be done away with and Christ will reign forever more. Revelation 22:4–5 says, "They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever." What does this future reality mean for us as we live our lives today?
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
THINKING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
Compare and contrast the coming of Jesus as a baby and his second coming.
What do the nations do in Isaiah 60:3-9? While Revelation shows us that this is still a future reality, how does Matthew 2:9-11 show that the fulfillment has already begun?
FEELING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
How does the Future Light and the second Advent of Christ give you hope? How does Rev 22:4-5 help you in times of trouble or difficulty?
How do you/have you seen God drawing you to himself? How do you/have you seen God drawing his people as a whole to himself (throughout the Bible and history)?
DOING: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
How does the future reality of Christ’s return affect you (your words, deeds, priorities, etc)?
In what ways should you declare the gospel to those around you where you live, work, play (ie. hobbies) in light of Christ’s coming return?
