• We need God’s Word because Jesus’ return is coming.
  • People in the last days will be sinful.
  • Sinful people will put self above God.
  • Sinful people love earthly things above God.
  • Self-love is tied with pride.
  • People in the last days will curse God.
  • People in the last days will not acknowledge God as their Father.
  • People in the last days will be ungrateful to God because they will not acknowledge what He has done for us and why.
  • People in the last days will not have God’s character.
  • People in the last days care only about themselves.
  • People in the last days do not have integrity.
  • People in the last days will spreads false information about others.
  • People in the last days will have no self-control.
  • People in the last days compromise between good and evil.
  • People in the last days will be untrustworthy.
  • People in the last days will be rash and inconsiderate.
  • People in the last days will be conceited.
  • People in the last days will love the world more than they love God.
  • Disciples can expect persecution while non-believers embrace worldliness even more.

  • We are to consistently study Scriptures to learn of God.

  • God authored Scriptures to show mankind how to be godly.

  • We need to hear God’s Word in order to follow it.
  • While God wants us to hear His Word — even more — He wants us to listen to it.
  • We have to agree with what we hear and let it change us.
  • God wants us to focus on Him, not our past mistakes.
  • We have to be prepared and prepare others for the day of the Lord.
  • Our joy is because of God. 
  • The product of God’s joy is our strength. 
  • We are to be reminded of God’s Word.
  • Our focus should be on coming before God in humility, truth, and service.
  • Speculation leads us to ungodliness instead of to God.
  • Living out God’s Word helps ground us when others try to lead us astray.
  • A godly foundation helps us resist temptation to sin.
  • God prepares us so that we may be of use to Him.
  • God prepares us by cleansing us of our sin.
  • Repentance changes us to be who God has called us to be.