Waiting on Jesus’ Return
Part of Revelation—2022
October 30, 2022

Waiting on Jesus’ Return
Sunday | October 30, 2022
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Philippians 3:20 / ESV, “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

1. Wait with a

to my faith
Revelation 19:11-13/ ESV, “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.”

Areas of Dedication
Prayer
Bible
Church

Barriers to Dedication
Doubt 
Distractions 
Discouragement 

Titus 2:12-13 / NLT, “And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.”“

2. Wait with a

in God’s work
Revelation 19:14 / ESV “And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses.”

Hebrew 10:23-25 /  “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Revelation 3:11 / ESV, “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”

3. Wait with humble

of victory
Revelation 19:15-16 / ESV “From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

First Corinthians 15:57-58 / ESV, “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”