Post by Woody Williams on Nov 9, 2005 5:13:52 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Matthew 24:1-14
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As Jesus came out of the temple and was going away, his disciples
came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. Then he asked
them, 'You see all these, do you not? Truly I tell you, not one stone
will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.'
When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him
privately, saying, 'Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the
sign of your coming and of the end of the age?' Jesus answered them,
'Beware that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name,
saying, "I am the Messiah!" and they will lead many astray. And you
will hear of wars and rumours of wars; see that you are not alarmed;
for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will
rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be
famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the
beginning of the birth pangs.
'Then they will hand you over to be tortured and will put you to
death, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name. Then
many will fall away, and they will betray one another and hate one
another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And
because of the increase of lawlessness, the love of many will grow
cold. But anyone who endures to the end will be saved. And this good
news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a
testimony to all the nations; and then the end will come.
Devotional
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Jesus describes the last judgment and the many temptations that may
lead one astray - false prophets, betrayals, wars and moving into
lawlessness. One should remain steadfast and not be tempted or
frightened so that their faith is forsaken. "The one who endures to
the end will be saved." The end of all things remains a mystery as to
when it will occur. However, the survival plan is clear. Continue in
faith toward God's grace and promises in Christ Jesus and do not
waver.
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, guide my way and keep me from following self-indulgent
prophets or confused leaders. Amen
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As Jesus came out of the temple and was going away, his disciples
came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. Then he asked
them, 'You see all these, do you not? Truly I tell you, not one stone
will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.'
When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him
privately, saying, 'Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the
sign of your coming and of the end of the age?' Jesus answered them,
'Beware that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name,
saying, "I am the Messiah!" and they will lead many astray. And you
will hear of wars and rumours of wars; see that you are not alarmed;
for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will
rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be
famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the
beginning of the birth pangs.
'Then they will hand you over to be tortured and will put you to
death, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name. Then
many will fall away, and they will betray one another and hate one
another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And
because of the increase of lawlessness, the love of many will grow
cold. But anyone who endures to the end will be saved. And this good
news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a
testimony to all the nations; and then the end will come.
Devotional
----------
Jesus describes the last judgment and the many temptations that may
lead one astray - false prophets, betrayals, wars and moving into
lawlessness. One should remain steadfast and not be tempted or
frightened so that their faith is forsaken. "The one who endures to
the end will be saved." The end of all things remains a mystery as to
when it will occur. However, the survival plan is clear. Continue in
faith toward God's grace and promises in Christ Jesus and do not
waver.
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, guide my way and keep me from following self-indulgent
prophets or confused leaders. Amen