Bible Study
September 25, 2025 (CSB)
1 Thessalonians 5:1 – 5 (CSB)
“Christ’s Return”
“About the times and the seasons: Brothers and sisters, you do not need anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 When they say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in the dark, for this day to surprise you like a thief. 5 For you are all children of light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or the darkness.”
If you have been following much of the comments seen recently concerning the return of Jesus you know there is much speculation about the timing. All the speculation in the world is a waste of time in my opinion. I say that because no one knows but there is something important about His return – we must be ready at any moment. That is all we really need to know.
Paul wanted the Thessalonians to be prepared for the upcoming great event in history. There are many different thoughts about the timing, when it will occur, how it will happen, when the thousand year rule begins, when will the tribulation occur?
Be ready is Paul’s warning the church. Pray for yourself that you will ready and able to withstand the persecution that will come. Pray for your family and friends that they too will be ready foe the great day that is coming.
Paul says Christ will come as a thief in the night. We can all agree we have no idea when a thief may enter our house. I had my home robbed while in seminary so it can happen. When it did I took precautions and got a German Sheperd guess what no more robberies. The same is true with Jesus’ return we know He is coming so get some protection. The protection is His forgiving grace in your life. Seek Him, ask for forgiveness and then promise to move in a different direction with His help (we cannot do it on our own).
God Bless.
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