Fascinating Bible Studies on Every Parable by Dr. William H. Marty

Author:Dr. William H. Marty
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Biblical Studies;Bible—Parables—Textbooks;Bible—Parables—(Criticism, interpretation, etc.);REL006000
ISBN: 9781493424894
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2020-06-23T00:00:00+00:00

REFLECT

1. Read Matthew 24:43–44 and 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6.

a. What imagery did both Jesus and Paul use to encourage believers to be ready for the Lord’s return?

b. Why did they use this negative imagery?

c. What are the differences between the coming of Christ and a thief?

d. What are the differences Paul describes between unbelievers and believers?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:8–11. How does Paul say we should live while we wait for the Lord’s return? What does it mean to be sober? (Paul is not referring to substance abuse.) What else does Paul say we should do as we wait for the coming of Christ?

3. Read 2 Peter 3:10–13.

a. What imagery does Peter use to describe the day of the Lord (includes Jesus’ second coming)?

b. What does Peter say will happen with the coming of the day of the Lord?

c. How does he encourage us to prepare for that day?

d. What does it mean to live a holy and godly life?

4. What have you done to protect your home from thieves? What have you done to make certain you are prepared for Jesus’ second coming?

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