Matthew 25:31-46

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31 "The Son of Man will come again in his great glory, with all his angels. He will be King and sit on his great throne.

32 All the nations of the world will be gathered before him, and he will separate them into two groups as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

33 The Son of Man will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

34 "Then the King will say to the people on his right, 'Come, my Father has given you his blessing. Receive the kingdom God has prepared for you since the world was made.

35 I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house.

36 I was without clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'

37 "Then the good people will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and give you food, or thirsty and give you something to drink?

38 When did we see you alone and away from home and invite you into our house? When did we see you without clothes and give you something to wear?

39 When did we see you sick or in prison and care for you?'

40 "Then the King will answer, 'I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.'

41 "Then the King will say to those on his left, 'Go away from me. You will be punished. Go into the fire that burns forever that was prepared for the devil and his angels.

42 I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink.

43 I was alone and away from home, and you did not invite me into your house. I was without clothes, and you gave me nothing to wear. I was sick and in prison, and you did not care for me.'

44 "Then those people will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or alone and away from home or without clothes or sick or in prison? When did we see these things and not help you?'

45 "Then the King will answer, 'I tell you the truth, anything you refused to do for even the least of my people here, you refused to do for me.'

46 "These people will go off to be punished forever, but the good people will go to live forever."

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Come or Depart: The Final Word of the King

Dr. Jeff Schreve

One day soon, King Jesus will sit on His glorious throne in Jerusalem — and every person will stand before Him. Some will hear the most beautiful words ever spoken: “Come, you who are blessed of My Father.” Others will hear the most tragic: “Depart from Me.” In this compelling message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover the sobering reality of the judgment of the sheep and the goats, and the incredible mercy still available to all who will repent and believe. The King’s word is final — but today, His invitation still stands.

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The Most Misunderstood Parable

Dr. Jeff Schreve

When Jesus spoke about the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25, He revealed one of the most sobering and misunderstood truths in all of Scripture. In this eye-opening message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover what the Lord truly meant about His coming judgment, His kingdom, and the separation that will one day take place between the righteous and the lost. When the King sits on His glorious throne, will you be found among His sheep … or His goats?

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Judgment of the Nations Part 2

John Randall

Today we’ll join pastor John Randall in Matthew chapter 25, where we’re told of a coming judgment of the nations. At the end of the Tribulation Jesus will come again, and a great separation will occur. Some will be granted entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven, and others who will be judged for their sins and receive eternal judgement. How can you be sure you’re on the right side? Find out today.

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Judgment of the Nations Part 1

John Randall

Today we join pastor John Randall in Matthew 25 and hear all about the judgment of the nations. A judgment that will occur when Jesus returns.

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Are You Ready? Part 2

Jeff Johnson

We may wonder at times why God hasn’t judged the world already and hold people accountable for their actions. The reality is, He will one day. And we’ll read about it in Matthew chapter 25. Jesus will serve as the judge and separate the sheep from the goats. Carefully consider you are headed and if a change of direction is needed.

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Are You Ready? Part 1

Jeff Johnson

The Bible tells us that as we approach the last days, there will come a time when the Lord Himself will stand among the nations as Judge and will separate the sheep from the goats. On one side, there will be those that will experience salvation and everlasting joy. On the other side, there will be eternal torment. Where will you go? Think that through with us today on Sound Doctrine as pastor Jeff Johnson opens Matthew chapter 25.

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