Read Matthew 24 online here.
While the first part of this chapter is difficult to fully understand because Jesus seems to be talking about events both near in time and distant in time, intermingling them together, his instruction on what we are to do is very clear.**
Since we don't know the time of his return, we are to live in anticipation of that return. Be ready!
1. Be watchful.
2. Don't live as if you have time to waste.
3. Do the tasks set before you. Faithful service will be rewarded, unfaithful service punished.
And as with the rest of Jesus' teaching, he lays out these principles, not laws to follow, and leaves it to us to put these principles into practice.
How do you live in anticipation of his return?
** You can discuss it further in the comments, or come Sunday to room B-319 at 11am at BCC to discuss in person.
Welcome.
Welcome to everyone participating in reading through the life of Jesus during December 2008 -- From Bethlehem to Calvary. Each day, there will be a new article posted with some thoughts about that day's reading. You're invited to share your thoughts about the reading in the comments for the day's post. You can also sign-up on the right to receive these posts by email. And don't forget, we're discussing the week's reading on Sundays at 11am, room B-319, at Beaverton Christian Church.

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