Be Ready for the Absolute Return of Christ

Luke 12:35-40, 41-59

I. The Lord _________ returning.

Luke 12:40 KJV 1900

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 KJV 1900

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

II. Be __________ for the Lord’s return. V. 35

Be ready by ______________. V. 26

1 Peter 4:7–10 KJV 1900

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

2. Be ready for a ____________ _____________. V. 37

3. Be ready at _____________ ______________. Vv. 38-40

4. Be ready for _____________________. Vv. 41-59

Hebrews 9:27 KJV 1900

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV 1900

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

1 Peter 4:17 KJV 1900

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Revelation 14:7 KJV 1900

Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.