Matthew 24:3-14 (Pressing to the Very End) 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many […]

Daniel 3:13-30 (Pressing into Victory with Conviction) 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? 15 Now when […]

Revelation 1:1-8 (Living in Hope of His Coming – Advent) The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of […]

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (The Great Day of the Lord) Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on […]

1 Thessalonians 2: 7-11 (Raising the Next Generation to Press On) 7 Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children (next generation), 8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives […]