Happy Thanksgiving!
Youth and children need to be in Sunday School Sunday to prepare for the Christmas program which will be December the 15th.
Scripture for Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:36-44 (ESV)
"But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. [37] As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. [38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, [39] and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. [40] Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. [41] Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left. [42] Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. [43] But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. [44] Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the most surprised you’ve ever been in your life?
- Who knows when the end times will come? (24:36)
- When did Jesus say these end time events would occur? (24:36)
- Who did Jesus say knows the day and hour of the end? (24:36)
- To what did Jesus liken His coming? Why? (24:43-44)
- What qualities did Jesus say His servants will need to be ready for His coming? (24:45-47)
- What did Jesus warn would happen to those who doubt His coming? (24:48-51)
- What would you do if you hired a house sitter/caretaker to watch your home and children, left for a week-long vacation, and then returned a day early only to find that your caretaker had neglected your kids, destroyed your property, and ignored all your other instructions?
- What does it mean for us to be watchful?
- What difference does it make whether we believe in the imminent return of Christ?
- How would you react if you knew a thief would try to burglarize your home or apartment tonight?
- How can we have a sense of expectation about the return of Christ?
