Entering the Weekend with Christ

Hi everyone,

As we close out our 2024 Church year, we hear the sobering theme of final judgment.  Let us embrace the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and live each day motivated by God's promise.  Heck, we may even get a 3 day weekend!

Pastor Tim

"God has led you to the desert, and spoken to your Heart."

Mount of Olives Lutheran Church

3546 E. Thomas Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-956-1620 office

Trusting in Christ: The Final Judgment

Siblings in Christ, this Sunday we approach the end of our Church year with a time to contemplate the solemn yet hopeful theme of the final judgment. Our scriptures offer us glimpses into this ultimate reckoning, where each of our lives will be weighed and judged. 

Daniel 12:1-3: A Time of Awakening and Reward

In the book of Daniel, we find a vision of a time of great distress, when the righteous will be persecuted and the wicked will prosper. Yet, amidst this turmoil, Daniel is given a message of hope. We hear of a time of divine intervention when the righteous will be vindicated, and the wicked will face the consequences of their actions. It reminds us that our choices in this life have eternal consequences.

Hebrews 10:11-25: The Sacrifice of Christ and the Assurance of Salvation

The author of Hebrews teaches us that through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are offered forgiveness and eternal life. The writer emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and the power of His sacrifice to cleanse us from sin and secure our eternal salvation. By trusting in Him, we can approach the final judgment with confidence, knowing that our sins have been forgiven and our eternal destiny is secured.

Mark 13:1-8: The End of the Age and the Coming of the Son of Man

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus speaks about the destruction of the temple and the end of the age.  He warns us to be watchful and prepared for the signs of the end times. While it does not provide a specific timeline, it reminds us that the final judgment will come suddenly and unexpectedly. We must be ready at all times to meet our Creator.

Let us embrace the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and prepare ourselves for the day when we will stand before the judgment seat of God. May we live each day with eternity in view, knowing that our choices have eternal consequences. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live a godly life and prepares us for the judgment. We should seek to be filled with the Spirit and guided by His wisdom.

Let us embrace the hope of the Gospel and live in anticipation of the final judgment, trusting in the grace of God and the power of His love.