How to wait for Jesus' return

Christians have often gotten tangled up in disputes over the details of various end times scenarios. But I wonder if it wouldn't be better to focus on what to do in the meantime--on HOW to wait for Christ's return. This was the topic of a recent sermon series by Don Carson. Here are his "how to" answers based on Matthew 24-25:

Wait for the Lord Jesus…

1. As those who do not wish to be surprised at his coming (24:36-44).
   
2. As stewards who must give an account of their service, faithful or otherwise (24:43-51).
   
3. As those who know their Master’s coming may be long delayed (25:1-13).
   
4. As slaves commissioned to improve their Master’s assets (25:14-30).
   
5. As people whose lives are so transformed by the Gospel, that they unselfconsciously serve brothers and sisters in Christ in self-sacrificing ways (25:31-46).
   

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