INTRODUCTION: The word imminent is defined in Webster Diction- ary as "ready to take place". The church must be in constant vigilance regarding the rapture of the church.


1. Flesh and Blood cannot inherit heaven I Corinthians 15:50-52
Our body will decay.and sleep
Unless the rapture occurs
A mysterious change at the trumpet call

2. The picture of "a thief" I Thessalonians 5:4
Jesus uses the analogy of a thief Matthew 24:43-44

3. God's carefully guarded secret
No one knows Matthew 24:36

4. Watch and be sober I Thessalonians 5:6

5. Signs of the times regarding last days
Perilous times II Timothy 3:1-7
The spirit of Anti-Christ I John 4:3
The gathering of Israel Romans 11:25-26


DISCUSSION:

1. Should restaurants be told when an inspection is coming?
Relate to the imminent return of Christ for the church.

2. What causes the church people to sleep concerning
rapture?

3. Does it bother you that Jesus does not know when He is to return? Why? Why not?

4. Are you clear regarding the two distinct returns of Christ?
Read Jude 14