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SONS OF LIGHT

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5
6 October 2024

THE DAY OF THE LORD

This phrase, “The day of the Lord” was an expression used by the ancient prophets of Israel. This phrase warned Israel of the Lord’s coming to judge the people. This phrase was used by the Apostle Paul to describe the 2nd Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 

2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 

3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 

4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 

5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.     1 Thessalonians 5:1-5

  1. The Lord’s Return to those who are not ready

a) It is described as a thief in the night

b) Many will be caught unawares

c) There would be some who will cry out “Peace and safety”

d) Destruction would be felt even more terribly by the unprepared

e) The unprepared live in darkness

f) This phrase applies only to those who are in darkness

  1. The Return of the Lord to all who are ready

a) This Day would not overtake us as a thief in the night

b) We are sons of light

c) We do not live in darkness

d) We are ready for the Lord’s Return

e) We look forward to His Return with hope and joy