May 23, 2021
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Waking Up to the Future: Part 2
1. The Time is near! (vs. 1,2)
A. Known to be aware (v. 1)
Matthew 24:36
B. Unexpected! 2, 3
Matthew 24:43
Luke 12:39-40
2 Peter 3:10
Revelation 3:3
Revelation 16:15
C. The Day of the Lord (v. 2)
Zephaniah 1:15-18
Amos 5:18-20
Obadiah 1:15
D. Peace and security (v. 3)
Jeremiah 6:14
Ezekiel 13:10
2. Be Ready! (vs. 4-8)
A. Their condition is readiness (vs. 4-7)
Luke 21:34-36
Romans 13:11-14
B. Protection (v. 8)
1 Thessalonians 5:8
3. The Good News (vs. 9-11)
A. Not Destined for Wrath (v. 9)
1 Peter 2:8-10
B. The need to respond completely to God's Gift (v. 10)
C. Use this to build up and encourage (v. 11)
Matthew 24:14
Reflection:
1. Are you ready? Do you know where you stand with Jesus?
2. How can you use this to encourage others today?