Come Yeshua (Official Lyric Video) | Mercy Gordon (featuring Joshua Aaron)

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is a call to action for believers to participate in the coming of Christ by posturing their hearts and lives in a way that says, "We want you to come back, Lord. We need you." It's about crying out to Jesus together as the body of Christ, not just in Jerusalem but everywhere, saying, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." This teaching emphasizes the significance of Jesus' words in Matthew 23, where He says He won't return until we say from our hearts, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." We're encouraged to live lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming day of Christ.

Key Scripture References

• Matthew 23:39 - Jesus says He won't return to Jerusalem until they say from their hearts, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." This passage highlights the importance of our words and actions in welcoming Jesus' return.
• 1 Peter 3:13-14 - Peter writes that we should live lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming day of Christ. This connects to the main message by emphasizing that our participation in Christ's return is not just about anticipation but also about posturing our hearts and lives.
• Psalm 118:26 - This psalm is quoted in Matthew 23:39, where Jesus says He won't return until they say from their hearts, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." It's a call to recognize and welcome Jesus as our King.
• Isaiah 40:8 - The prophet Isaiah writes that the word of our God will stand forever. This passage supports the idea that our words and actions have eternal significance, and we should live in light of Christ's return.
• 2 Peter 3:11-12 - Peter warns us about the former things passing away, but also promises that our eyes will see Jesus face to face. This passage connects to the main message by emphasizing the importance of living in anticipation of Christ's return and being transformed by it.
• Psalm 85:9-11 - This psalm is a prayer for God's presence and restoration, which is connected to the idea of welcoming Jesus' return. It highlights the need for us to cry out to God, saying, "Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved."
• Zechariah 2:10-11 - This passage is a call to welcome Jesus' return and live in anticipation of it. It says, "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for lo, I am coming and will dwell among you, declares the Lord."

Key Takeaways

• We should live lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming day of Christ. This means posturing our hearts and lives in a way that says, "We want you to come back, Lord. We need you." (1 Peter 3:13-14)
• Our words and actions have eternal significance, and we should live in light of Christ's return. We should recognize and welcome Jesus as our King, saying from our hearts, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" (Matthew 23:39; Psalm 118:26).
• We should cry out to God, saying, "Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved." This means living in anticipation of Christ's return and being transformed by it (Psalm 85:9-11).
• As the body of Christ, we should welcome Jesus' return together, not just in Jerusalem but everywhere. We should live in a way that says, "We want you to come back, Lord. We need you." (Matthew 23:39; Isaiah 40:8)

This Week's Challenge

Two specific, actionable steps believers can take this week are:

• Take time to reflect on your life and ask yourself if it aligns with the call to live lives of holiness and godliness. Are you waiting for and hastening the coming day of Christ? (1 Peter 3:13-14)
• Find a way to welcome Jesus' return in your community, whether through prayer, worship, or service. Say from your heart, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." (Matthew 23:39; Psalm 118:26)

Reflection Questions

• What does it mean to live a life that says, "We want you to come back, Lord. We need you"? How can you posture your heart and life in this way?
• How can you welcome Jesus' return in your community? What actions or words can you use to say from your heart, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord"?
• What are some ways you can live in anticipation of Christ's return and be transformed by it? How can you apply the truth of 2 Peter 3:11-12 to your life?