Correspondence: 2 Tim. 4:8; 1 Thess. 2:12; Luke 22:19; Luke 16:9

From: Young Christian: Volume 18, 1928

Luke 22:19 • 2 min. read • grade level: 7

Question: Please explain what appearing is referred to in 2 Timothy 4:8⁸Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:8). O.

Answer: It is when the Lord comes with His saints (1 Thess. 3:13, 4:14; 2 Thess. 1:7, 10; Titus 2:13¹³Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)). The “blessed hope” is His coming for us. The “glorious appearing” is His coming with us.

Question: How can we walk worthy of God as in 1 Thessalonians 2:12¹²That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12)? L.

Answer: Paul is writing that he charged the Thessalonians to do this, and chapter 1:3 and all the chapter tells, us how they did it, and how we also can do so, by walking in the same path in our “work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God our Father.” They turned to God from idols to serve the living and the true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, Jesus, our Deliverer from the coming wrath.

Question: When the Lord said, “This do in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19¹⁹And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Luke 22:19)), was it a command or a request? Y.

Answer: To those who truly love Him, it was more than either of them. It was love’s gift to express to us His love; and in our remembering Him, we express our love to Him. Precious privilege!

Question: What is meant by “Make to yourselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness?” What does “fail,” and “everlasting habitations” mean? Luke 16:9⁹And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. (Luke 16:9). S. S.

Answer: Man is looked at as a steward here. We found ourselves unfaithful stewards that must give account. Now we are converted, we are still stewards. The wise steward makes use of the present stewardship for the future.