1 Peter 4:7

THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND

END – Means conclusion or termination

a. it is the termination of the world as we know it

b. the end of something means the beginning of something new

c. no one knows when the return of the Lord will occur – Matthew 24:36-37

vs37-39 – reveals the patience of God to wait for people to be saved

-the culture just keeps living without much regard to the second coming of Jesus

vs42-44 – Be Alert…Stay Awake…Don’t get caught off guard

vs45-47 – fulfill your assignment

v47 – you will be blessed and rewarded for your faithfulness

ALL THINGS – this refers to everything being shaken – Haggai 2:1-9

v1 – we all need a Word from the Lord in these last days

vs2,14 – Zerubbabel – represents the government

              Joshua – represents the spiritual leaders

-The Lord is going to shake everything…..

When are things going to be shaken?……..in a little while – this means the shakings are imminent, close and right around the corner

v7 – WHY are things going to be shaken?  To bring people to salvation

-The Desire of All The Nations – this is Jesus Christ

WHAT WILL HAPPEN – vs7-8 – God’s glory and presence will increase

v9 – the future glory of God will be greater than the present glory of God

AT HAND – means to draw near and is approaching

-it speaks of getting everything in position for a breakthrough to happen – Revelation 19:10-18

-A Heavenly Breakthrough……

How do we know the end of all things are near?

-Luke 21:10-12, 25-28

1. MOCKERS AND SCOFFERS – 2 Peter 3:3

-it means to ridicule, make fun of and to doubt

2. Signs in the sky – Luke 21:25

-UFO talk

3. Economic Inflation – Revelation 6:5-6

-one whole day of pay will just purchase food for one person