A Promise to Hold

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Three things almost every Christian tradition agrees upon:

1. Jesus will return.

2. Jesus will judge everyone and bring an end to evil.

3. Jesus will renew the world and we can be with him forever.

The Bible speaks of the end of the world not as a but a .

⁶ So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” ⁷ He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. ⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ⁹ After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. ¹⁰ As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. ¹¹ “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!” (Acts 1:6-11)

We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. (Titus 2:12-13)

“Apocalyptic literature is an ancient Jewish writing style that utilizes symbols and images to reveal a heavenly perspective on earthly circumstances, so that every generation of God’s people can be challenged, comforted and given hope for the future.”

¹ Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. ² And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. ³ I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. ⁴ He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:1-4)

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What’s Happening at Crossroads

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END OF THE WORLD SERIES

Wars. Hurricanes. Global turmoil. It’s natural to wonder…Is the end of the world near? In our sermon series, Let’s Talk About It: The End of the World, which starts today, we will give a broad overview of what the Bible says about the end of the world without getting bogged down with speculation on things the Bible isn’t clear about. You may not have every question answered, but you will walk away with a better understanding of the hope we have and the urgency needed to live out the mission of Jesus. If you’re interested in digging deeper into the topic and different viewpoints, we have resources to check out.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Parents, treat yourself to a night out! Preserve Marriage Ministries and Crossroads Learning Corner are partnering to honor parents. We want you to date your spouse and/or enjoy a kid-free evening on Saturday, November 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Crossroads South. Ages for kids are 2 to 12 years old. Kids will enjoy a fun night with pizza, games, bounce houses, crafts and more. Cost is $10 per child or $25 for a family of 3 or more. Children must be pregregistered for this event to attend. Sign up here.

VOLUNTEER

We would love to have your help for Parents Night Out. We have spots to help with set-up, registration, kitchen, childcare, and clean-up. If you would like to volunteer to help out on Parents Night Out, sign up here.

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Holidays can be an especially rough time for those going through grief. We are offering Hope for the Holidays to help adults prepare for the holidays after the death of a loved one. Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crossroads South campus. Hot breakfast will be served. To find out more or sign up, call Joyce (765) 271-3370 or stop by Next Steps.