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1st June 08
Rev Ian Mountford
Group time…
“Yes, I am coming soon!” (Rev.22.20) – Jesus will return!

PREPARATION - Jesus talked about His return in places like Matt.24-25 – so before coming to group this week try to read, & read around those chapters. Bring your reflections, questions, wrestling, insights to the group

What does Jesus teaching contain that shows us what a healthy attitude and way of living looks like,
in the light of His return?

What are the differences between Jesus first and second coming?

Read 1 Cor.15.12-19

Share what Paul says are the consequences for Christians if we who follow Him do not live in the conviction that Jesus is coming again, and that we are raised from the dead?

What is the reverse of such an attitude and outlook?

Read 1 Thessalonians 4.13-5.3
The church in Thessalonica was facing opposition and persecution,
hence the reason Paul writes here - to encourage them in difficulty.

How does Paul write about the Second Coming here – what are the key dynamics?

Paul gives a number of reasons for writing about the return of Jesus – what are those reasons?

Living in the light of Jesus’ return profoundly impacts the life you live
– look at Romans 13.11-12.
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– Where do you need to be challenged by these verses?