Judgment Day Lesson 37

Read Matthew 25:31-46

Who will come with Jesus on Judgment Day? Name the two groups mentioned.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who will come with Jesus on Judgment Day? All the angels Name the two groups mentioned.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who will come with Jesus on Judgment Day? All the angels Name the two groups mentioned. sheep and goats

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who are the sheep? Who are the goats? What will Jesus say to those on his right?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who are the sheep? believers Who are the goats? What will Jesus say to those on his right?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who are the sheep? believers Who are the goats? unbelievers What will Jesus say to those on his right?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 Who are the sheep? believers Who are the goats? unbelievers What will Jesus say to those on his right? “Come, take your inheritance.”

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did the sheep do? What is strange about their reaction in verses 37-39? Whom are we serving when we help others? (40)

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did the sheep do? Fed the hungry, etc. What is strange about their reaction in verses 37-39? Whom are we serving when we help others? (40)

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did the sheep do? Fed the hungry, etc. What is strange about their reaction in verses 37-39? They did not realize that when they served others they were serving Christ. Whom are we serving when we help others? (40)

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did the sheep do? Fed the hungry, etc. What is strange about their reaction in verses 37-39? They did not realize that when they served others they were serving Christ. Whom are we serving when we help others? (40) Jesus

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did Jesus say to those on his left? What did they fail to do?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did Jesus say to those on his left? “Depart from me…” What did they fail to do?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 What did Jesus say to those on his left? “Depart from me…” What did they fail to do? They failed to feed the hungry, etc.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 How can we tell from their response they were trusting in their good works to earn heaven? What will be the final destination of the two groups?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 How can we tell from their response they were trusting in their good works to earn heaven? They felt they had not left anything undone. What will be the final destination of the two groups?

Read Matthew 25:31-46 How can we tell from their response they were trusting in their good works to earn heaven? They felt they had not left anything undone. What will be the final destination of the two groups? sheep/believers = heaven goats/unbelievers = hell

Break and Quiz Time

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? Ecclesiastes 12:7 – and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? Ecclesiastes 12:7 – and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Body and soul/spirit separate

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? Luke 16: “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ 25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? Luke 16: “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ 25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ Soul goes to either heaven or hell

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? John 5:28-29 – Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out – those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? John 5:28-29 – Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out – those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. Remains are in grave until Last Day

The Bible and My Life What happens when we die? Answer – When a person dies, sould and body separate. The soul immediately goes to either heaven or hell and the body remains in the grave until Judgment Day.

The Bible and My Life When will Jesus come again? Matthew 24:42-44 – Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come...If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

The Bible and My Life When will Jesus come again? Matthew 24:42-44 – Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come...If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Unknown time and day

The Bible and My Life When will Jesus come again? Matthew 24: Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains. 9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

The Bible and My Life When will Jesus come again? Matthew 24: Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains. 9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Not until all of the signs have been fulfilled. (It could happen any moment)

The Bible and My Life When will Jesus come again? Answer – We do not know when Jesus will come again, but he has given us signs to look for and he wants us to be ready at all times.

The Bible and My Life What will Judgment Day be like? Matthew 25:31 – When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.

The Bible and My Life What will Judgment Day be like? Matthew 25:31 – When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. Jesus will return in all his glory with his angels

The Bible and My Life What will Judgment Day be like? Revelation 1:7 – Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen.

The Bible and My Life What will Judgment Day be like? Revelation 1:7 – Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. Everyone will see Jesus

The Bible and My Life What will Judgment Day be like? Answer – Jesus will appear in all his glory and every eye will see him. Judment Day will be a glorious sight for believers and a reason to mourn for unbelievers.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 2 Peter 3:10 – But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 2 Peter 3:10 – But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Everything will be destroyed by fire

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 2 Peter 3:13 – But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 2 Peter 3:13 – But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. New heaven and new earth

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? Philippians 3:21 – who, by the power that enables them to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? Philippians 3:21 – who, by the power that enables them to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Bodies will be transformed

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage each other with these words.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage each other with these words. We will be with the Lord forever.

The Bible and My Life What will happen after that? Answer – After our Lord returns, the earth will be destroyed by fire. God will give us perfect bodies and take us to a new heaven and a new earth and we will be with the Lord forever.

Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework! Memorize: The Keys (p. 11 in Catechism); Ecclesiastes 12:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Study notes for a quiz Read: Luke 16:19-31