God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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before the people of Israel. His teaching, his exorcisms, his miracles, his very character and self—all of these provide us with a clear picture of the kingdom promise that God made to the fathers through the prophets (Heb. 1.1-2). In your discussion of the devotional thought do not hesitate to stir in the students the drama and wonder of the coming of Christ and what it signified then and now regarding the covenant faithfulness of God, and the prospects of salvation ahead for us. The actual promise of God is fulfilled in the person of Jesus, and the Kingdom of God is now underway in his person. This current corrupt world system is passing away, and the day of the reign of God is fulfilled! Look at some of the texts which speak to this reality: 1 John 2.17 - And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 Cor. 7.31 - . . . and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. 1 Pet. 4.7 - The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Rom. 13.12 - The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Heb. 10.25 - not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. James 5.8 - You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 2 Pet. 3.9-11 - The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. [10] But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done Phil. 4.5 - Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;