The End is Near

Pastor Paul Feuerstein

May 29, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Paul's sermon 'The End is Near!' was to live with the awareness that our time on earth is limited and that the world will eventually come to an end. He drew from the Book of Daniel to illustrate how to live faithfully in challenging times and the importance of having our names written in God's book for deliverance. Pastor Paul stressed the significance of focusing on what we can do now, such as leading others to Jesus and living out our faith, rather than being preoccupied with the unknown details of the end times.

Scripture References

Psalm 90:12, Daniel 7-8 & 10-11, Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 24:6-7, Daniel 12:1b-2, Revelation 13:8, Daniel 12:3-4, Daniel 12:5-6, Daniel 12:7, Daniel 12:8, Matthew 24:36, Daniel 12:9

How can we live in the light of the end times, as Daniel did, in our current context?

What does it mean to have our names written in God's book, and how does it affect our daily lives?

Discussion Questions:

In what practical ways can we lead others to righteousness and shine like the stars forever?

How can we maintain hope and not be alarmed in times of distress, as described in Matthew 24:6-7?

What are some actions we can take to focus on living out our faith and serving our community?

Summary

In the final message of the 'Living in Babylon' series, Pastor Paul Feuerstein from Helena First Church reminded us that, like Daniel, we must live in the light of the end times. He emphasized that the world will face great distress, but for those whose names are written in God's book, there is deliverance and an everlasting kingdom. Pastor Paul encouraged us to focus on leading others to life in Jesus, rather than getting caught up in the details of when the end will come. He urged us to live out what's revealed and be a light in the darkness, serving our community and sharing the good news.