Matthew 24 & 25

                                       LUKE 21:25-28

-We are living in very uncertain times

-There is certainty in Jesus & the Word of God

-The Lord confirms His certainty with His power

DO NOT BELIEVE IN DEISM – deism believes in God but that he is not involved in the affairs of humanity on earth

DO NOT DOUBT – do not doubt or questions the power of the Lord

(1.) WE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES WHEN WE REMEMBER THE WORD REMEMBER  – Deuteronomy 5:15

-The book of Deuteronomy records the word remember 16 times.  Deuteronomy was recorded during uncertain times.

     3 Points We Need To Remember

1. REMEMBER THE WORD OF GOD

Dt 5:15 – our salvation

Dt 7:17-19 – the defeat of our enemies/signs and wonders

Dt 8:2-3, 18-19 – the Lord is with us, is leading us and will provide

2. REMEMBER THE LORD NEVER CHANGES

-whatever the Lord did in the past He will co today

Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8 – the Lord never changes

3. REMEMBER WHAT THE LORD HAS PERSONALLY DONE FOR YOU

(2.)  WE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES THROUGH DISCERNMENT – 1 Thess 5:21-22 & 1 John 4:1

discernment – means the ability to judge well…to gain insight…to distinguish between what is right and wrong

-discernment comes from having wisdom, knowledge anf the gifts of the Holy Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

What do w ehave to discern in these last days:

***What our kids are up to

***Flesh and the Enemy

***Our business and job

***False and Wrong Doctrine

(3.) WE MAKE IT THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES BY DEVELOPING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE – Leviticus 7:11-15

-we all need to be thankful believers

-Israel offered the Lord a Thanksgiving offering

                Leviticus 7:11-15

1. The Thanksgiving offering was a mixture of flour, oil, unleavened cakes – sprinkled with blood ———

-this refers to Israel giving the Lord thanks for saving us through His blood

-the result is peace – Colossians 3:15

2. The Thanksgiving offering also included leavened bread – V13

-Leavened bread represents sin, our imperfections and flaws and the negative aspects of life

THIS REVEALS TWO POINTS:

           1. We can give the Lord a Thanksgiving offering even though were are imperfect

            2. We need to give the lord thanks all of the time – even during difficult times

3. The Thanksgiving offering (the flesh or meat part of the offering) was all eaten in one day

-we need to thank the Lord every day for all of His blessings

4. The Thanksgiving offering was a heave offering to the Lord

-a heave offering was lifted up toward heaven with extended arms to show gratefulness to the Lord for His goodness