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Begin with the End in Mind (Luke 21:25-36)

Advent Adventus (Latin) means “coming” Sunday 25 Dec Advent 1 Advent 4Advent 3Advent 2 Christmas

2 nd Advent 1 st Advent

“We can’t fathom the second Advent of Jesus Christ, and we stammer to speak of it” - Karl Barth Swiss Protestant theologian

Why 2 nd Advent is Uncomfortable for us? 1. It is scary! “People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken” (Luke 21:26) “People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken” (Luke 21:26)

Why 2 nd Advent is Uncomfortable for us? At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Luke 21:27) At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Luke 21:27) 2. It is judgement time!

“When He comes the second time, He will be God without disguise, who will come at us so unmistakeably with irresistible love or irresistible horror” - C. S. Lewis English Protestant scholar

O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

Why 2 nd Advent is Uncomfortable for us? 1. It is scary! 2. It is judgement time! 3. We have been waiting for a long, long, long time! “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. (Luke 21:36)

Budding fig leaves Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away (Luke 21:33)

Begin with the End in Mind (Luke 21:25-36)