We're Closer Than We've Ever Been to the Lord Jesus' Return |
Matthew 24:36, 50; 1 Thessalonians 5:4 7-2-21, * -- For the past 2,000 years men have been quoting (and misquoting) Matthew 24:36. Time after time I’ve had it thrown in my face when preaching and teaching Bible prophecy. The question is, “Is it possible to know anything about the appointed time of the Lord’s coming again?” When the Lord Jesus will resurrect and rapture [snatch out] His Church [born again John 3:3, 7] believing people] from this earth? As we “rightly divide the Word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) we recognize the Lord was speaking to His Jewish disciples [Matthew 24:1-3] who asked Him: "Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Thy coming and of the end of the world?" The Lord answered using present tense [Matthew 24:36] saying that no man knew the day nor the hour when the Lord would return including Himself … for - at that time … He hadn’t yet been crucified and resurrected. It was after His resurrection that He was given “all power in heaven and in earth.” [Matthew 28:18] There are some – even today - who claim that the risen Lord doesn’t even know when He’ll return; this is “willing ignorance” of the position and authority given to the Lord by Father God. | The Lord was asked why He spoke in parables? He told them of God’s mysteries; the Lord’s faithful are “stewards” of His mysteries. He said: “Because it is given unto you [His disciples] to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.” Matthew 13:10-11; Luke 8:9-10; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 4:1 In Matthew 24:36 the Lord explicitly referred to “the day and hour.” Why is this important? It’s highly possible that “the day” of the Lord’s return will be known, but “the hour” of the day won’t be known. Clearly, world conditions are exactly like they were prophesied to be when the Lord comes for His church. [Luke 17:26-30 and 2 Timothy 3:1-7] Repeatedly the Lord instructed Jews and the Gentiles to “watch” for His return [Mark 13:33, 35-37]. He could come any day and at any minute now. R U Ready? *Pastor F. M. Riley 14275 Co. Rd. 8120 Rolla, MO 65401 Email: rileyfrancis76@gmail.com Phone: 573-202-6493 |
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