1. The culmination of the Great Commission

Mt 28:18-20 Jesus told the church to preach the gospel to all nations

Rev 11:3-6 The 2 witnesses will prophesy 1260 days before Christ returns

Rev 14:6-7 Then, God sends angelic messengers to give the earth one, last warning

Lesson: we need to focus on completing the Great Commission

2. The resurrection of the dead

1Cor 15:50-53 We will all become immortal when Christ returns

1 Thess 4:13-17 We will all be gathered to meet Jesus in the air

Mt 6:14-15 We must have a spirit of forgiveness towards others

Lesson: we need to work toward reconciliation and cooperation, if possible

3. The extermination of wickedness

Rev 19:11-15 Christ will put down all rebellion against God’s government

Rev 20:1-3 Satan is restrained so he is unable to carry out his plans

Lk 12:45-48 Jesus will deal with unrighteousness and hypocrisy among believers

Lesson: we need to overcome compromise, hypocrisy, and lethargy

4. The establishment of God’s government

Isa 2:1-4 Man cannot rule himself; Christ will bring about the real utopia

Rev 20:4-6 The saints will rule with Jesus Christ for 1000 years

Matt 20:25-28 Jesus wants people who demonstrate servant leadership

Lesson: we need to practice servant leadership

5. The healing of creation

Isa 35:1-7 Nature will transformed and sickness will be healed

Ezek 36:33-36 The land will become like Eden and the ruins will be rebuilt

James 5:16 The fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much

Lesson: we need to unleash the power of God through prayer

6. The knowledge of salvation

Jer 16:19-21 The nations will come to know the true God

Jer 31:33-34 Israel will be converted and know the Lord

Isa 30:20-21 People will be guided by their teachers

Lesson: we need to develop as teachers and councilors