A. Introduction
(Matthew 24:30. C/R: Matthew 24:36; John 14:3; 16:27; Revelation 22:7,12, 20)

◾ False messiahs and prophets (v. 4-5,11, 23-26)
◾ Wars and conflicts (v.6-7)
◾ Natural disasters (v. 7)
◾ Persecution of Christians (v. 9)
◾ People turning away from faith and each other (v. 10,12)
◾ Increase in evil (v. 12)
◾ Gospel preached throughout the world (v.14)
◾ Destruction of the Temple (v. 15-22)
◾ Sun and moon darkened, stars fall from the sky, the heavens will be shaken (v. 29)
◾ Indifference about Jesus’ return (v. 37-39)

B. Reasons for God’s Delay
(2 Peter 3:3-15)

1. Jesus ISN'T returning.
(2 Peter 3:3-7. C/R: Ecclesiastes 3:11; Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Peter 2:1-22)

B. Reasons for God’s Delay
2. God’s perspective on TIME is different.
(2 Peter 3:8-9. C/R: Psalm 90:4; Isaiah 57:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; 1 Peter 4:12-19)

B. Reasons for God’s Delay
3. God’s delay has a PURPOSE.
(2 Peter 3:9-10. C/R: Romans 8:29; Ephesians 1:4; 2 Peter 1:1; Revelation 13:8; 17:8)

B. Reasons for God’s Delay
4. Our RESPONSE.
(2 Peter 3:11-15. C/R: Matthew 9:37-38; 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Romans 1:16; Revelation 21:1-22:3)

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