Concluding our series on The Last Days, today's message reminds us that the Church lives between Christ's promise to return and our prayer for His coming, calling us to hold fast to the gospel, invite other to Christ, and eagerly await our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ.
Revelation 22:12–21
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. 15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.
Introduction: The Last Word of the Bible
Christ's Final Promise (Revelation 22:12–13)
Christ's Final Invitation (Revelation 22:17)
The Church Lives Between Promise and Prayer (Revelation 22:20)
Application: How Then Shall We Live?
Hold Fast
Invite Others to Christ
Long for His Presence