In the past two weeks we saw the entire world ushered the new millenium with so much preparation; (Y2k bug, expectation and celebration etc). The question for us as believers is ‘How shall we prepare to meet the Lord when he returns? He is waiting to come in. What is required is for us is to keep our house in order to receive him. Are we expecting Him? The world and events around us testify clearly that the end of age is near. This topic is on every one’s lips now more
than ever before; Why? because God is laying an emphasis on it. Our salvation is nearer now than when we first began. Rom 13:11

Who gave the promise? Mat 24:3, 30, John 14:2-3, Acts 1.11.
Jesus is coming backl Is it certain? Vs 35 How? Why? When?
2 Pet 3:10-14, I John 2:3 1, Ps96: 13, Ps98:9, l Pet5:4
Eph 5:271-He is coming back for...

Mat 24:4-22, Lk21:25-31, 2 Thess. 2:1-4, 2im 3:1-5, l Tim4:1

What will be the state or situation of the world and church as signs of his coming? bo the events around us look like he predicted?
What are the manifestations of Matt 24:12 in the church today? Give practical examples and solutions.

Having known all these signs and the certainty of them all, what manner of man ought you to be...? Give practical examples. Pet. 4:7-11 and James 5:7-9

• Be sober and clear-minded. (v7) What does it mean? How?

• Prayerfulness. (v7) What is required of us? Give practical suggestions.

• Love one another. (v 8) Compare Rom. 13:8, 1 John. 4:11 and Rom.12:9-10. Hospitality without grudging or grumbling. (v9)

• Using the gifts of God for the church. (vl0)

• Demonstration of His power Eph 3:10

• James 5:7-9. How do we grumble, or grudge one another? Practical examples.

• Shun worldliness l John 2:15, 2 Tim 2:4, Tit 2:12

• Stay connected, 1 John 2:28, Christ is our life Gal 3:4 , Gal 2:20, Maintain faith Col:20-23,

• Looking out .Tit 2:13, Heb 9:28

• Holiness Heb 12: 14-15, Eph 1:4

• Preach the gospel Mk16:15, 2 Cor 5:18, Col l:25, 2Tim 4:27. Mat. 24:14, ban. 12:1-3 and Prov. 11:30. How seriously are you taking these words? do you believe Dan. 12:3? (It is a personal question)

Help by the Holy Spirit; Rom 8:2, 2 Cor 3:6

Rev. 3:19-22. Let him that has an ear hear and OBEY. Are we ready to meet the Lord?