Maranatha Global Bible Study

The Return of Jesus

Joel Richardson

Introduction

From the beginning of the Bible to the end, the return of Jesus, the restoration of all things, and the establishment of the Kingdom of God is the primary focus of all hope, yearning, and prophetic expectation. This has been the primary groan and cry of the righteous.

Recovering the Maranatha Cry  ( 1 Corinthians 16:22 )

Throughout the Scriptures, the righteous are defined as “those who wait”.  The word “wait” also entails “hope”.

• Isaiah 40:31
• Psalm 25:3
• Psalm 37:9
• Psalm 147:11
• Lamentations 3:25
• Hebrews 9:28
• Philippians 3:20-21
• 1 Peter 1:13
• Revelation 22:17

The Return of the Lord is

• Justice Oriented (Psalm 68:1)
• Hope Oriented (Hebrews 6:19)
• Fellowship Oriented (Hebrews 10:23–25)
• Holiness Oriented (1 John 3:2–3; Titus 2:11–13)
• Great Commission/Gospel Oriented (Matthew 24:14)