Kingdom & Second Coming

March 4, 2019 Monday Message

When people have questions about the end times and life after this life, we often look to Revelation. But when the Pharisees had questions about these matters, they turned directly to Jesus, who offered these explanations:

“The Kingdom of God can’t be detected by visible signs. You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.” Luke 17:20b-21

So as believers, we’re already living in God’s Kingdom and have been called to do His work. According to Jesus, that work is to make disciples of all nations. We can start in our own little corner of the world.

Jesus taught that living in God’s Kingdom and His Second Coming are two completely different things. No one knows exactly when Jesus will return. People will continue to have parties and banquets and weddings right up until that time. But on that day, a person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A worker out in the field must not return home. (Luke 17:31)

When God says, “It’s time – get going!” what we need to do is get going, quickly! Believers will be joining Jesus; doubters will be left behind. “That night two people will be asleep in one bed; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour together at the mill; one will be taken, the other left.” Luke 17:34-35

As each day passes, we are one day closer to the second coming!

Norton Lawellin

Let’s worship together. Jesus in the City Fellowship meets next Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 10:30AM, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406. This week I’ll continue our “Basics of Christianity” series with 3 of Jesus’ lessons: “Parable of the Persistent Widow,” “Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,” and “Jesus Blesses the Children.” See you at church!