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50. Jesus Returns
What the Story Says
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When did Jesus say the end of the world would happen?
He said his disciples would preach the good news about the kingdom of God to people everywhere in the world, and then the end would come (See: 50:02).
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Will Jesus’ servants be treated well in the world?
No, Jesus said the important people in this world would torture and kill them because of him (See: 50:03).
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What did an enemy do to the field where a man planted good seed?
His enemy planted weeds in the field to ruin his crop (See: 50:05).
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When the world ends, what will God’s angels do to all the people who belong to the devil and not to God?
His angels will gather the people who belong to the devil together and throw them into a very hot fire where they will suffer terribly (See: 50:10).
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When the world ends, what will happen to the people who are righteous and have followed God?
They will shine like the sun in the kingdom of God their Father (See: 50:10).
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When Jesus returns, what will happen to every follower of Jesus who has died?
They will rise from the dead and meet him in the sky (See: 50:11).
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What will Jesus give to everyone who believes in him?
He will give them a crown, and they will rule with God forever and have perfect peace (See: 50:13).
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Where will God throw everyone who does not believe in Jesus?
He will throw them into hell, where they will suffer forever and burn continually in a fire that never goes out (See: 50:14).
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What will happen to Satan when Jesus returns?
Jesus will completely destroy Satan and his kingdom and throw him into hell, where he will burn there forever (See: 50:15).
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What will happen to this earth when Jesus returns?
God will destroy the present heaven and earth and create a new heaven and earth that will be perfect.
What the Story Means to Us
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Should we be concerned that Jesus has not come back to earth for almost 2,000 years?
No, we should not be worried. Jesus promised to return at the end of the world, and he will keep his promise.
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What should followers of Jesus be doing as we wait for him to return?
We should be living in a holy way that honors Jesus, and telling other people about his kingdom.
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What did Jesus want to say when he said, “The fields are ripe for harvest”?
He wanted to say that at any time, there are many people in the world who are ready to believe in Jesus.
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Should we let persecution stop us from telling people about Jesus?
No, people killed Jesus, and he said they will also torture and kill his servants. Jesus expects us to be faithful just as he was faithful to God.
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Why are there so many evil people in the world?
Jesus said Satan places evil people in the world just as an enemy placed weeds in a man’s field. These people will grow up together with believers, but God’s angels will separate them out at the judgement.
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Why will Jesus give us a crown?
He will give a crown to everyone who believes in him as a sign that they will rule with him forever. This should encourage us in this life.
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Will God always allow evil and Satan to be in the world?
No, God will throw Satan and every evil person into hell where they will suffer forever. He will even destroy this earth where sin has been, and create a new heaven and earth that will be perfect. That is where believers will live forever with God.
Summary
It has been almost 2,000 years since Jesus went up to heaven, but he will return just as he said he would. He is waiting for us to bring in the harvest by telling everyone about him. Some will believe in Jesus, but many will not believe in him and will even persecute us, his servants. But when the time is right, Jesus will return to judge those who did not believe in him, and will throw them into hell forever. However, he will create a new heaven and earth where he will rule forever together with everyone who believes in him. We will be with him in perfect peace forever.