Luke 21:25-36 – Watch and pray as preparation for the sudden return of Christ.
Jesus speaks concerning conditions of the world prior
to His return. Of this we can be certain, the end will come. Will it be this
generation? Consider verse 36. The signs of the end are clearly given in verses
25-26. Know the signs! Thus in this
Advent season we prepare for the end and for the celebration of Christ’s
return. How might we do this? Consider verses 34-36.
What you should know concerning Christ’s
Return
1.
The world will be
destroyed – Vv. 25-28, 33
2.
The end will
involve everyone – V. 35
3.
The end will come
suddenly – V. 34
4.
Moral and
spiritual preparation is needed – Vv. 34-35 [2]
Collect for
Advent 1 – Stir up Your power, O Lord and come, that by Your
protection we may be rescued from the
threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You
live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
A prayer of supplication – Almighty God, our heavenly Father, because You desire not the death of a sinner but rather that he should turn from his evil way and live, graciously turn away from us the punishments which we by our sins have deserved and which have been borne for us by our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant us ever to serve You in holiness and pureness of living; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. [3]
[1]
Advent, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[2]
Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series C, John Brokhoff © 1979 CSS Publishing,
Lima, OH
[3]
Prayers from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 and Lutheran Worship © 1980 Concordia Publishing House
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