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BE
READY!
The first thirty-four verses of Matthew chapter twenty-four contain
prophecies related to the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, and
in particular the temple in Jerusalem. Jesus made it clear to His
apostles that their generation would see those prophecies relating
to the destruction of the temple fulfilled. (Matthew 24:34) These
prophecies of Christ were fulfilled in 70 AD.
Beginning in verse thirty-six of Matthew chapter twenty-four the
Lord gives us some information concerning His second coming and the
end of the world. He says we ought to watch and be ready for the
second coming of Christ because no one knows when that shall occur.
(Matthew 24:42) After discussing His second coming Jesus goes on to
give some parables which teach the importance of being prepared for
the second coming of Christ. Those parables are contained in Matthew
chapter twenty-five.
The Parable of the Talents, as it sometimes called, teaches us that
we cannot be ready to meet the Lord when He returns unless we have
wisely used the blessings He has given unto us. (Matthew 25:14-30)
Our time, money, and abilities are all gifts from God that must be
used in His service. If you are not wisely using these gifts in
serving God then you are not ready for Christ to return. Be ready!
~Kevin V. Rutherford
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