Matthew 24:31 · KJV

"And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁹Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

³⁰And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

³¹And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

³²Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

³³So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

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Reflection Questions

How does the promise of gathering encourage your faith?

What does it mean for you to be part of the 'elect'?

When have you felt a sense of belonging in your faith community?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your role within your faith community. Consider how you can support others in their spiritual journeys.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foreshadows the final gathering of believers, a theme fulfilled in Christ's second coming.

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