On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Teaching Pastor Bruce Hess’ message is “Emergence of a Global Mindset” from our ForeShadows of the 2nd Coming of Jesus series. Below are some questions for your personal or group reflection.
- How aware have you been of the surging tide of a global mindset? What things have you seen or heard promoting the idea that we are all global citizens?
- Hebrews 10:22-25 mentions some things we as believers should be doing “as you see the Day [Jesus’ return] drawing near.” Make a list of what stands out to you.
- How does the timing of the emergence of many World organizations parallel the rebirth of Israel; the renewed unity in Europe; and the hostile coalition of nations aligned against Israel?
- What signs have you seen of a growing authoritarian atmosphere in our country and around the world? Is this happening randomly? Elaborate.
- Given the indicators mentioned in this series of the potential nearness of Jesus 2nd Coming, what should be our focus as followers of Jesus? Bruce stated that now is the right time for Wildwood to widen and deepen our ministry. What reasons did he give? Do you agree or not, and why?
- Jeff Kinley has such a powerful quote: We are a redeemed, blood-bought people—washed clean of all sin, forgiven, made righteous in the Father’s sight, freed from condemnation, sealed by the Holy Spirit, beloved of God, the apple of His eye, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commissioned by His Son, entrusted with the truth and the treasure of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and commanded to penetrate our culture and the darkness that defines it… [Bruce added]..with the hope of forgiveness and eternal life.
- What a wonderful call to action. What a great reminder for everyone to make it a priority to invest our resources to better help win eternal friends who will one day greet us in Heaven (see Luke 16:9). Spend some time in prayer asking God to lead you (and Wildwood as a church family) in how to “redeem the time” that God has alotted to us—for His glory and honor.