Day 1- OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY

There are many prophecies in the Old Testament about Jesus’ return. The prophets the Lord spoke through didn’t fully understand how God would accomplish everything God said. They simply were obedient and spoke God’s words. The reason this is important to know is that sometimes a prophecy will have a clue to Jesus’ first coming AND His second coming. It wasn’t until Jesus arrived the first time that man started to understand the Old Testament prophecies were about two different comings of Jesus. Here is an example:
Read Isaiah 9: 6 and write it down.
Circle the part of the prophecy that happened during Jesus’ first coming and second coming. Did Jesus become a ruling world leader during His first coming?
Jesus proved He was the Messiah in fulfilling more than 300 OT prophecies in His first coming. This gives us enough proof that He is the Messiah who God promised and gives us confidence He will do exactly what is prophesied. Coming two times also lines up with God’s character and will… loving people and wanting them to live with Him forever. He had to come the first time so people could be with Him during the second.

DID YOU KNOW

Part of the reason many of the Jews didn’t believe in Jesus was because He did not arrive as a ruler. The Jews were persecuted under many of the world governments like the Roman government. They wanted the Messiah to come in the way the Old Testament prophesied about His second coming. They wanted a ruler to make them great again. They also didn’t recognize their need for a Savior because they didn’t think they were sinners. Both reasons are why the Jewish leaders and people didn’t believe Jesus was who He said He was.

Day 2- JESUS TEACHES ABOUT HIS RETURN

Read Matthew 24:4-5, 11, 23-27, 30-31
What will many people do before Christ’s return?
Are there religions in the world that say someone else is the Messiah?
How will Jesus arrive on earth when He returns the second time?

Day 3- WE DON’T KNOW THE HOUR

Read Matthew 25:13
What does Jesus command His disciples to do? Did Jesus tell them when He would return?
God makes it clear how He will return but He doesn’t say when. He knows, He just doesn’t want us to know. Why? He wants us to live our lives for Him. He wants you to be prepared for when He does return.
Is your heart ready for His return? Are you paying attention to what He wants for your life?
Are you reading God’s Word and learning more about who He is?
Are you applying God’s truth to your life? Are you telling others about Jesus?
Are you trusting Him to guide and direct your life?
If you answered yes to these, you are living a life that is prepared for His return.
Is there any way you need to be more prepared?

Day 4- DO NOT BE TROUBLED

Read John 14:1-3. Why does Jesus say not to be troubled?
What did Jesus tell His disciples He is going to do after He ascends into heaven?
Why does He tell you He is coming back for you?
Did your mom and dad prepare a room for you before you came into this earth from your mom’s belly? If you are adopted, did your adopted mom and dad prepare a room for you before you came into your home? Jesus is busy doing that for you. He built the home and the earth you are living in right now. He says your next one will be better. If you like this one now, how awesome will your forever home be?

Day 5- THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD

Read Matthew 24:14. What will happen before the end will come?
Jesus doesn’t give us a timing, but He tells us that He will make sure the Gospel is preached to the entire world. He is patiently waiting for people to know Him.
How can you help Him share the Gospel?
Do you believe God can use you to share His good news with others?