Human history is not just a random series of events. The Book of Acts tells us that God has a plan for the world and unknown to most people, the last chapter of that story is being written. This has powerful implications for the meaning and purpose of our lives. Instead of blindly groping through life and just going with the flow, discover what God is doing in the world and how you can be part of his plan.
By his resurrection, Jesus demonstrated that he is the Messiah, the promised Saviour. Now he can finally and quickly wield his supernatural power to abolish all evil and restore the world to perfection. However, he has a few surprises up his sleeve, as we shall see in today’s Bible passage, as Pastor Tiak shares about God’s plan for the world and the part that we are called to play in it.
1. What do you see as your most important responsibility in life? To what extent do you see yourself making the mistake of the firemen in the sermon illustration?
2. What challenges do you face in fulfilling the Great Commission? How can we possibly believe that such a massive task can be accomplished?
3. If you “eagerly await” the return of Christ, how would you live differently? What are some distractions or deceptions that have clouded your vision?