Key Points

Jesus promised He would return: “I will come again and take you to Myself.”

He will come visibly on the clouds with power and great glory.

He returns as King of kings and Lord of lords to judge the nations with justice.

Satan will be bound for a thousand years while Christ reigns on the earth.

There will be a first resurrection and the saints will reign with Christ for a thousand years.

After the thousand years, there will be a final judgment before the Great White Throne.

God will create a new heaven and a new earth where He dwells with His people forever.

Jesus says repeatedly in Revelation 22, “Behold, I am coming soon.” We are to live watchful and ready.

Discussion

Pastor Bob emphasized that Jesus promised “I will come again.” How does this promise affect the way you live day to day?

The sermon described Jesus returning as King of kings on a white horse to judge and rule. How does this picture of Jesus differ from how we sometimes think of Him?

What does it mean practically to live “watchful” and ready for His return?

The thousand-year reign shows Christ ruling on the earth with the saints. How does this future hope give us strength in present trials?

At the Great White Throne judgment, everyone will give an account. How does this reality motivate us to live holy and godly lives now?

Revelation 21 describes a new heaven and new earth with no more death, sorrow, or pain. What gives you the most hope about this promise?

Jesus ends the book of Revelation saying, “Behold, I am coming soon.” What is one step the Holy Spirit is prompting you to take this week in light of His soon return?