Don’t Get Caught Slipping

Introduction- Are You Slipping?

the word "slipping" as a slang term used by black gang members.

This is the original sentence: "Don’t get caught slipping.

Slipping means relaxing, being off guard, not on point."

caught slippin

to be caught off guard, in a very bad way.

Means you fell off or forgot to do something

Transition To Body- Jesus Words Will Not Pass Away So The Righteous Live By Their Faith

Matthew 24:32–35 ESV

32 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 34 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Jesus’ Response Regarding His Coming (Parousia)- Importance 9X (Matthew 24:29-51)

Matthew 24:3 ESV

3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”

Matthew 24:27 ESV

27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:30 ESV

30 Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Matthew 24:39 ESV

39 and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:42 ESV

42 Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.

Matthew 24:43 ESV

43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.

Matthew 24:44 ESV

44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Matthew 24:46 ESV

46 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.

Matthew 24:50 ESV

50 the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know

When King Saul Got Caught Slipping- Inability of King Saul to Wait on Samuel Brought Judgement

1 Samuel 13:8–12 ESV

8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. And Saul went out to meet him and greet him. 11 Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattering from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines had mustered at Michmash, 12 I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering.”

Habakkuk 2:2–4 ESV

2 And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. 3 For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. 4 “Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith.

Body- How To Not Get Caught Slipping When Jesus Return

Live With An Awareness Of Jesus’ Coming (Parousia)

Exposition Of The Text

Matthew 24:36–39 ESV

36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, 39 and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Discernment is a spiritual gift that involves understanding or knowing something through the power of the Spirit. It can also include perceiving the true character of people and the source and meaning of spiritual manifestations.

Ephesians 1:17 "A spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him".

1 Kings 3:9-12 "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong".  Psalm 119:125 "I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes".

Romans 12:1-2 "Do not conform yourself to this age…that you may discern what is the will of God".  Hebrews 5:14 Teaches that spiritual maturity is necessary for discernment

What Is Man? Are We Mindful Of The LORD?

Psalm 8:1–4 ESV

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

Trust In The LORD…

Proverbs 3:5–6 ESV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Be Joyful & Do Good…

Ecclesiastes 3:11–13 ESV

11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. 12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; 13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.

Live In Knowledge Of God (Young People)

Ecclesiastes 11:9 ESV

9 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Work Out Your Salvation…

Philippians 2:12–13 ESV

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

How We Ought Live

Romans 1:21 ESV

21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Seek To Do Good To Everyone & Pray Without Ceasing

1 Thessalonians 5:15–19 ESV

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit.

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Work In Constant Readiness Of Jesus Coming (Parousia)

Exposition of The Text

Matthew 24:40–41 ESV

40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left.

Jesus could take you at any moment

How We Work Matters

Philippians 2:14–16 ESV

14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Work Heartily As For The LORD

Colossians 3:22–24 ESV

22 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Stay Awake (Be Constantly Ready)

Matthew 24:42–44 ESV

42 Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Stay Awake

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 27.56 γρηγορέω

to be in continuous readiness and alertness to learn—‘to be alert, to be watchful, to be vigilant

Following the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, the phrase stay woke was used by activists of the Black Lives Matter(BLM) movement to urge awareness of police abuses

Woke, the African-American English synonym for the General American English word awake, has since the 1930s or earlier been used to refer to awareness of social and political issues affecting African Americans, often in the construction stay woke.

Serve Faithfully & Wisely Awaiting Jesus’ Coming (Parousia)

Exposition Of The Text

Matthew 24:45–51 ESV

45 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 47 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. 48 But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow servants and eats and drinks with drunkards, 50 the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know 51 and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 31.87 πιστός, ή, όν

pertaining to being trusted—‘faithful, trustworthy, dependable, reliable.’

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 32.31 φρόνιμος, ον; φρονίμως

pertaining to understanding resulting from insight and wisdom—‘wise, wisely, with understanding, with insight.’

Moses Faithfulness In God’s House

Hebrews 3:5–6 ESV

Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.

Psalm 111:10 ESV

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Ephesians 5:15–21 ESV

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

We must also take seriously the responsibility as stewards of God’s world and resources. Our role as spouse or parent means that we care for others as God would. Our chosen career path means that we serve dutifully God through our work, whether it is “sacred or secular” (cf. Eph. 6:7–8). In the leadership positions that we undertake, whether in business, school, or church, we serve people by serving Jesus as our Master, and we are ultimately responsible to him for the way we treat those for whom we have responsibility (Eph. 6:9). The more responsibly we carry out the Master’s affairs, the more responsibility we are given. Those who put off their duties, thinking that the Master will be delayed, may discover that it is too late to make amends.34

Wilkins, Michael J.. The NIV Application Commentary: Matthew (pp. 817-818). Zondervan Academic. Kindle Edition.

Transition To Close- Jesus Is Coming With Power & Great Glory

Matthew 24:29–31 ESV

29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

David Sang in Psalm 27:14

Psalm 27:14 ESV

14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 40:28-31

Isaiah 40:28–31 ESV

28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. 30 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Close- How One Ought Behave in the Household of God (The Church of the Living God)

1 Timothy 3:14–16 ESV

14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

Follow Jesus’ Example

Luke 9:23 ESV

23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Luke 9:24 ESV

24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.