Earlier, in the same prophecy, Jesus said: “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father.” ( Matthew 24:36) Jesus, therefore, urged his listeners: “Prove yourselves ready.” ( Matthew 24:44) Those heeding Jesus’ warning would be ready, conducting themselves properly, whenever he would come as Jehovah’s Executional Agent.Ĥ Some important questions arise: Is Jesus’ warning only for people of the world, or do true Christians also need to “keep on the watch”? Why is it urgent to “keep on the watch,” and what does this involve?ĥ.
But know one thing, that if the householder had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have kept awake and not allowed his house to be broken into.” ( Matthew 24:42, 43) So Jesus likened his coming to the arrival of a thief-unexpected.ģ, 4. (a) What is involved in heeding Jesus’ warning about his coming? (b) What questions arise?ģ The illustration was fitting, for the precise date of Jesus’ coming would not be known. ( Luke 10:30 John 10:10) Regarding events that would occur during the time of the end and that would lead up to his coming to execute judgment, Jesus gave this warning: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. On the contrary, he comes stealthily and unexpectedly.Ģ On more than one occasion, Jesus used the ways of a thief as an illustration. After all, a thief does not send a letter announcing when he is coming. WHAT would you do if you knew that a thief was on the prowl, burglarizing homes in your neighborhood? To protect your loved ones and your valuables, you would keep alert, watchful. because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”- MATTHEW 24:42.ġ, 2. To what did Jesus fittingly liken his coming? The information in this study article is based on the brochure Keep on the Watch! released at the district conventions that were held around the world during 2004/05.
“Keep on the Watch”-The Hour of Judgment Has Arrived!
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