1. “Come Like a Thief” 2 Peter 3:10-13 March 14, 2010

2. I. Unexpected nature to the Lord’s return (10, 12). The heavens will disappear (10). The heavens will disappear (10). They will disappear with a roar (10). They will disappear with a roar (10). They will be destroyed by fire (12). They will be destroyed by fire (12). The elements will be destroyed and the earth will be laid bare (12). The elements will be destroyed and the earth will be laid bare (12). The elements will melt in the heat (12). The elements will melt in the heat (12). Everything will be destroyed in this way (11). Everything will be destroyed in this way (11).

3. II.Preparation for His return (11-13). We ought to live holy and godly lives (11). We ought to live holy and godly lives (11). As we look forward to the day of God (12). As we look forward to the day of God (12). As we speed its coming (12). As we speed its coming (12). We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth (13). We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth (13). This is the home of righteousness (13). This is the home of righteousness (13). In keeping with His promise (13). In keeping with His promise (13).

4. Romans 4:21 “being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”

5. Revelation 21:1 “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away…”

6. What A Day That Will Be There is coming a day When no heartaches shall come No more clouds in the sky No more tears to dim the eye All is peace forevermore On that happy golden shore What a day glorious day that will be

7. What A Day That Will Be What a day that will be When my Jesus I shall see When I look upon His face The One who saved me by His grace When He takes me by the hand And leads me thro’ the Promised Land What a day glorious day that will be

8. What A Day That Will Be There’ll be no sorrow there No more burdens to bear No more sickness no pain No more parting over there And forever I will be With the One who died for me What a day glorious day that will be

9. What A Day That Will Be What a day that will be When my Jesus I shall see When I look upon His face The One who saved me by His grace When He takes me by the hand And leads me thro’ the Promised Land What a day glorious day that will be