When...
will time
end?
|
|
What will happen
at that time?
|
"Since
the begining
of time, mankind
has been fearful of and fascinated by
the unknown, especially the unknown truth
about when
time will end"
|
Who
will survive?
|
|
Why
would
God allow
all this?
|
|
What if there really will be an end of this
world?...
And what if there is a way I can prepare
for it?...
And What if God has already told us the answers...
Would I want to know it?
|
|
Professing themselves to be wise, they
became fools...
-Rom.
1:22
|
|
...Who
changed the truth of God
into a lie...
-Rom.1:25
|
|
|
[Nasa Hubble]
|
|
Movie
to be released in theaters
November 13, 2009
Church!
>
Be Ready! <
Make the most
of every opportunity
to point others to Christ and to the Truth
of the Living Word of God.
|
|
Opportunities
for the church
1) Take
this incredible opportunity to ask questions about the movie.
One great thing about a movie like this, is that you can walk right up
to almost anyone, anywhere and out of the clear blue sky, ask them if
they have seen the movie "2012". If they've seen it, most people
will instantly began spilling out their thoughts and impressions.
Even people who won't talk about their kids to you, will often talk
about a movie, and one with this kind of theme certainly is a
conversation starter!
In a check out line or sitting in the waiting
room while getting your car serviced, you can simply break the silence
and say, "Anybody see "2012" last week? If someone saw it,
they'll probably waste no time responding to your question. If
they respond by saying, "2012? Never heard about it. What's it
about?" There is another open door. Tell them
about the movie, ask some questions below and make a bridge to what the
Bible actually says about end times events.
2)
Listen to
the responses of people who saw the movie. What were they
feeling when they walked out of the theater? What did the
movie make
them think about? What do they seem to believe about the
Movie? Was
there some possible truth to it, or was it all merely another
demonstration of Hollywood special effects? Were there any
interests or concerns about the "end of the world"? Ask
people some of these questions. This is a very powerful and
moving topic and to be honest, it looks like Hollywood has done a
pretty good job with the idea. After seeing the movie, it is very
possible there will be people with silent, concerns and with a few well
placed questions, you could get them to share and lead them toward a
discovery of the real story on Gods truth, the Bible.
3)
Opportunities Galore! After they have shared their
thoughts and feelings, ask them about the accuracy of the information
presented in the movie. Ask them why they believe that is true
and if so, what facts or evidence do they base their beliefs on?
Ask them if they realize that nothing presented in the movie was
actually believed or prophesied by the Mayan's?
Ask them if they know that there is a
reliable, historic source, from which the movie makers got their
content, which does present such events, but the time frame is quite
different? Ask them if there really were such endtime events that
were going to take place, would they be interested in knowing it?
And if you really could know how to prepare for it, would you be
interested in hearing about it? And if God Himself, even had
something to say on the subject would they be interested in hearing His
perspective?
4)
Build
a bridge from what they saw in the movie, to what the Bible presents as
truth. Let them know that God has spoken on this topic, if
they are interested in hearing it. Let them know that even in the
face of such catastrophic, end time events, God has a plan, a purpose
and a provision for anyone of us to prepare for it.
Do we realize that such topics are the same
things Jesus often taught about for those who were willing to listen to
Him. Do they realize that "the end" as it is portrayed, is not
the end from God's perspective, but a transition from one era of His
divine calendar to another. Both God, His purposes and His word will
continue forever.
And, even if we believe we will not have to
undergo such end time events -- if we believe it is still so far in the
future that it won't affect me - or if I believe that as a
Christian, God won't allow me to experience such things - remember
this: Whether we face the end of time or whether we face death,
everyone will ultimately end up at the same place - facing Almighty
God!
Each of us will eventually step into eternity, and when we do, all 2nd
chances will be gone forever. Nothing matters more, that
what we do in this life, what we believe about this topic and how we
choose to prepare for it. Also -- those whom we influence
for Christ along our way.
5)
Should God open the door to share with someone whose heart has
been touched by God's Spirit and whose thoughts are filled with concern
about this movie and their eternal destiny, take opportunity to share
the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ask this
Question: That movie really made me think, didn't it you? If "the end" happened to come tonight
while you were
sleeping, where would you spend
eternity? or If you were to die
tonight, would you be ready to
meet God? Have you had your sins
forgiven?
Gods
Purpose: God loves you and has good things for those who
love and trust in Him. (Jn 3:16)
Mans
Problem: Our sin has separated us from God. (Is. 52:9 /
Rom. 3:23)
Gods
Provision: God has provided an opportunity for our sins
to be forgiven so we might be made ready to stand before Him.
Gods
Promise: Whoever will trust in Jesus as Gods sacrifice
payment for our sins, we will be forgiven. (Rom. 10:32 / Joel
2:32)
DO
NOT FORGET THIS: Do not shrink back
from asking this question!
Your
Response: Have you had your sins
forgiven? Are you ready to
stand before God? What would prevent you from being
forgiven right now? Will you trust Jesus
as your Savior right now? Can I pray with you to ask
Jesus into your heart
and life to be your
own person Savior and Lord?
* Consider briefly sharing your own
person testimony at this point. If they are interested,
perhaps ask them if you can contact them later so you can talk some
more about these spiritual matters.
* Friends: Make the most of every opportunity to give an account
for the hope
that is within you!
((more to come))
|
|
|
|
Contact us today if you have any questions
or concerns about your eternal destiny
info@respondingto2012.com
Printable
information
Coming soon!
|
|
|
What?
|
Is there
a God?
|
What
does
He
expect
of
me?
|
Is
there
life after
death?
|
How
can
I prepare
for it?
|
And if God
has already answered
these
questions....
|
...would
I
want
to
know
it?
|
|
The
fool has said in his heart, "there is no God"
-
|
|
How much more foolish is the person who
believes there is a God, but is not interested in what HE has to say
about things as important as the end of time?
|
|
Sometimes
we are willing to look everywhere but to God's word for what
is true.
|
|
|
