Essentials in Crazy Times – Part 2

Essentials in Crazy Times – Part 2

November 1, 2020

Second Half Of “Five Essentials From Jesus”

Matthew 24

Background and review:

Def. “Essential” means: Absolutely ; . 

• Essential 1: Take to understand in these crazy times.
• Essential 2: Don’t be is an essential in crazy times.

12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.

13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

Three More Essentials

(Matthew 24:12-13 NKJV)

12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.

13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

3. to the is an essential in Crazy Times

• of Christians .

• of non-Christians getting .

(Matthew 24:14 NIV)

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

4. A that I must the gospel with the time I have with all the .

• Gospel means: Good from a good .

(Isaiah 52:7 NIV) How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

(Luke 10:2 NIV) He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Some Things To Do

• Accept the  .

(Romans 10:13-15 NLT) For “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

• Develop a personal .

(1 Corinthians 9:22 LB) “…Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.”

“I don’t have to be like them to reach them, but I do have to like them.” – John Maxwell

• Share my personal .

(1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV) But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

• Give a personal .

Good Message

(Isaiah 52:7 NIV) How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

(Luke 21:25-28 NIV) 

25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.

26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.

27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

5. and