Will You Rejoice When the Lord Returns?

 Malachi: A Conversation With God #9
Will You Rejoice When the Lord Returns?
Malachi 4: 1-6
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What do we know about the Lord’s return?

1. He will return suddenly, personally, visibly, and bodily.
2. It will be a victorious return.
3. Only disciples of Christ will rejoice.

What do we do until His return?

1. You will rejoice at His return if you wait with anticipation for the
    Lord.
2. You will rejoice at His return if you make disciples.

• Know the Gospel
• Live the Gospel
• Share the Gospel
• Mature Them
• Send Them
• Multiply Them

Faith Sheet

Transformation Verse (March) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!  Philippians 4:4

Main Themes:

~ Followers of Christ will rejoice in the Lord’s return.
~ Followers of Christ will live on mission, making disciples until His return.

#1- Reviewing this Past Sunday   
Malachi: A Conversation With God #9
Will You Rejoice When the Lord Returns?
Malachi 4: 1-6

1. Read Malachi 4:1-6, and discuss with someone.
2. What thoughts do you typically have when you think of the
    return of the Lord? Why?
3. How can you “encourage” someone with the idea of the Lord’s
    return? (Hebrews 10:23-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
4. Who are you intentionally walking with to see them grow in
    Christ?
5. Create a prayer list of people who you will live the gospel in
    front of and share the gospel with your words. Pray for that list,
    and place it somewhere where you’ll see it regularly. (Bible,
    refrigerator, bathroom mirror)

# 2- Preparing for Next Sunday
Malachi: A Conversation With God #10
Will You Have a Heart of God and For Others?
Malachi 4:1-6 

1. Read Malachi 4:1-6. How does the Old Testament end in vs. 6?
2. Does this ending surprise you? Why or why not?
3. What does this ending say about God?   Us?   Civilization’s great
    need?
4. Read Matthew 3:17, John 5:20, and 1 Thessalonians 2:8. What
    are some characteristics that are important in a parent/child
    relationship?
5. Pray for families you know and for Sunday.