Lesson 10 -- Jesus IS COMING for me

When I was a child we lived in the country on a large farm. There were times when mom had to go to town to pick up a part for the farm or get supplies. When the sun went down and darkness set in I really missed my mom and could not wait until she returned. I remember pushing my nose against the living room window and watching every car go by in hopes that it was mom returning. What joy I felt when I saw those headlights turn into the driveway!
That is the way I feel about Jesus. Especially when things seem dark and bleak, I really am anxious for Him to return.

1. What promise did Jesus make before He went back to heaven? John 14:1-3


2. When is Jesus coming back? Matthew 24:36


3. So how do we know about when He will come again? Luke 21:25-28


4. Scan through Matthew 24 and find the signs that His coming is soon. Note if the sign has happened.
SIGN Y or N

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5. Why do we always need to be ready for His coming? Matthew 24:44


6. What will happen to those who have not accepted Jesus and trusted Him enough to obey Him? 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9; 2:8; Isaiah 11:4


7. What will happen to those who love and trust Jesus? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18


8. When do the righteous go to heaven? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
(Circle one) At death At second coming

Most Christians believe that when a person dies they either go to hell or heaven. This idea came from Greek mythology where it was believed that the body has two parts, the outer fleshly body and an inward soul.

9. Read Genesis 2:7. Fill in the blanks. And the Lord God formed man of the __________of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the ___________of life; and man became a living __________. Notice, we don’t have a soul, we are a soul or a living being. The Bible tells us that the “spirit” or breath returns to God. This is talking about the life that God breathed into Adam. Life, an energy that keeps us alive, is God’s.

1o. How much do the dead know? Ecclesiastes 9:5
It is comforting to know that our deceased relatives are not suffering in hell or watching us from heaven. All will sleep in their graves until Jesus comes. They do not know anything. They do not know they are dead.

11. Read 1 Corinthians 15:51, 52. What two things happen to the righteous dead at the trumpet sound (second coming)? a.
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12. When are the unrighteous dead resurrected? Rev. 20:5 “until the ____________ years were completed.”

A study of the Bible, particularly Revelation, tells us that at the second coming of Jesus all of the sinners who are alive will die. The sinners who are dead will stay dead. The righteous dead will be raised from the dead and ascend to heaven. The righteous living will also ascend to heaven. We will be in heaven for 1000 years. After the 1000 years we will come down with the New Jerusalem to this earth. The sinners will be raised to life and will meet their punishment of fire and eternal death. Then God will make all things new.

13. Read Revelation 21:1-4. In verses 3 and 4 what things can you find that are different from what we have now?


14. When Jesus comes, what does He bring with Him? Revelation 22:12


15. Discuss what you think heaven will be like. Write what you would like most about heaven.



Soon, Jesus is going to come. Only those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior and trust in Him to obey all His laws will be saved. We must make that decision now because when He comes it will be too late.

16. Do you want to go home with Jesus? Y or N
Are you willing to give up on self and trust Him to make you righteous? Y or N
Are you willing to always put Jesus first in your life? Y or N