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“Jesus is coming back.” — Am I ready? Revelation 22:20 says, “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” If Jesus returned today, would you genuinely welcome His coming? What, if anything, makes you hesitant?

Read: Revelation 22:20; Matthew 24:44

Why is eschatology NOT a first-tier issue? What are other doctrines can you think of that would fit in the third tier (disagreements you could have with someone in our church and continue to worship here together)?

Are there theological differences over the end times that you tend to treat as more important than Scripture does? How could you show greater humility toward Christians who disagree with you? Read: Romans 14:1, 4, 10, 13; Ephesians 4:2-3

Are you more interested in predicting the end than preparing for it? Jesus repeatedly calls His followers to be watchful and faithful rather than obsessed with knowing the exact timing of His return. Read: Matthew 24:36, 42-46; Acts 1:6-8

What does my view of heaven reveal about what I value? Revelation 21 emphasizes that the greatest gift of heaven is not gold, streets, or even the absence of suffering—it is God Himself dwelling with His people. Do you desire God Himself, or do you primarily desire the benefits of heaven? Read: Revelation 21:3-4; Psalm 73:25-26; Philippians 3:8

How does the promise of a new creation change the way I view this world? God promises “a new heaven and a new earth” and says, “Look, I am making everything new.” How should that future hope affect the way you care for people, creation, your community, and the work God has given you today Read: Revelation 21:1-5; Romans 8:19-23

What are you holding too tightly? If everything we possess is temporary but Christ is making all things new, what possession, financial goal, or material desire are you struggling to surrender to God? How will you hold it more loosely this week? Read: Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Hebrews 10:34

How is eternity changing the way you serve others? We should recognize that our lives are short and ask, “What am I doing that counts for eternity?” Who is God placing in your life that you could intentionally serve this week? Read: James 4:14; Mark 10:45; Galatians 5

Have your priorities been shaped by eternity—or by this world? If you honestly evaluated your calendar, spending, energy, and ambitions, what would they reveal about what you believe matters most? What is one priority you need to change? Read: Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 5:15-17