1. In Jesus’ teaching about the end of the world there is a great deal of intentional uncertainty about when He will come and a great deal of simple clarity about what will happen when he does. How does the uncertainty of His timing help you in your faith-life? How does the certainty of the final redemption help you? Write out a prayer taking both teachings into consideration.
2. You have probably heard people making claims about signs that the end is near, saying how the world is getting worse. How might such views lead to a despairing or distracted faith-life? By contrast, how do Jesus’ constant words “I am coming soon” teach us to live?
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