1. My words will never pass away (28-31)

When trees bud and flowers push up through the earth, we know that summer is near. We can also know that Jesus' coming is near when we see the signs mentioned in this chapter: wars, earthquakes, deception, persecution, times of suffering and distress. He gave his word that he would return. He will keep his promise. Everything else will pass away, but God's word will never pass away.

2. Keep watch (32-37)

Jesus left us, his servants, with his work to do until his return. No one knows when he will return except God the Father. So we should not speculate about when Jesus will come again. Rather, we must be ready to meet him. We must be found doing the work he has given us to do. We must work hard at our appointed tasks. And we must give the gospel to a sinsick world, so that all of his elect may know and believe and be saved at his coming. We must be alert and working hard, ready for him to appear.

Application: Lord, I believe your word of promise. Help me to do your work faithfully until Jesus comes.
One Word: Jesus keeps his word; I must preach it