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John 1: 1-3: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

1. JESUS IS THE FOREVER KING

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Phil 2:8-11: 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father

2. JESUS IS OUR REDEEMER KING

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3. JESUS IS OUR COMING KING

Mathew 24: 30-31: “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other

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HOW DO WE GET READY FOR THE RETURN OF OUR KING

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HOW DO WE GET READY FOR THE RETURN OF OUR KING

1. WE ARE IN PREPARATION TIME Philippians 1:6: being confident of this, that he who began

a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

2. WE HAVE A JOB TO DOa) SHARING OUR STORY 1 Peter 3:15: But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared

to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

b) SHARING ABOUT HIS RETURNc) LIVING OUT THE VALUES OF THE KINGDOM

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Thy will be done

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WE PRAY FOR 4 THINGS1. WE ASK TO ACCEPT GOD’S WILL

Psalm 115:3: Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.

2. WE PRAY TO APPROVE GOD’S WILL Romans 12:2: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be

transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

3. WE PRAY TO ENTER INTO GOD’S WILL Jeremiah 29:11-13: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart

4. WE PRAY TO DO GOD’S WILL

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LET US PRAY

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