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The Five Second-Coming Parables of Jesus

Explore the significance of Jesus Christ's second coming through five powerful parables, depicting the importance of readiness, watchfulness, and active engagement in His teachings. Reflect on the themes of preparation and accountability in the context of future judgment, urging believers to be vigilant in their faith.

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The Five Second-Coming Parables of Jesus

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  1. The Five Second-ComingParables of Jesus

  2. The Most Important Future Event • Graduation; marriage; baby’s birth; first job, car, or house, etc. • Jesus’ second coming is the most important future event

  3. Five Second-Coming Parables • The fact of Jesus’ coming • The unexpectedness of Jesus’ coming: like a thief (1 Thess. 5:2,4; 2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 3:3; 16:15) • The preparation for Jesus’ coming: watching, ready, and blessed

  4. 1. The Door Keeper • Luke 12:35-40 • The door keeper, or watchman, is ready to open the door for his master • Will you open the door when Jesus comes again (2 Cor. 7:2; Rev. 3:20)?

  5. 2. The Steward • Luke 12:41-48 (Matthew 24:45-51) • The servant used his master’s delay to engage in evil deeds towards others and self • Will you be living ungodly when Jesus comes again (1 Cor. 1:8; Phil. 1:6, 10; 1 Thess. 3:13; 5:2, 5, 8, 23; 1 Tim. 6:14; 2 Pet. 3:14)?

  6. 2. The Unaware • Matthew 24:36-44 • The people are doing ordinary, worldly things and are unaware of coming judgment • Will you be doing more than just “eating and drinking” when Jesus comes again (Rom. 2:16; 2 Thess. 1:7-8)?

  7. 4. The Ten Virgins • Matthew 24:45-51 • The foolish were unprepared; the wise were prepared; the foolish could not be saved by the wise; the foolish were not given a second chance • Will you be “ready” when Jesus comes (1 Pet. 1:7, 13; 4:13)?

  8. 5. The Talents • Matthew 24:45-51 (Lk. 19:11-27) • The 5-talent and 2-talent servant were active; the 1-talent servant was not • Will you be actively working when Jesus comes again (1 Cor. 1:7; Tit. 2:13; Jas. 5:7)?

  9. The Five Second-Coming Parables • Open to Jesus? • Nothing more than the ordinary? • Engaged in evil while Jesus is away? • Unprepared? • Inactive?

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