Finding Jesus: He Said "Soon"| Ben Martin

Pastor Ben Martin explores why Jesus said He is coming "soon" – even though nearly 200 years have passed since Adventists began proclaiming this message. Drawing from 2 Peter 3 and Revelation 22:20, Pastor Ben addresses the apparent delay, rejecting simplistic explanations and pointing to God's patient love: He is "not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance."00:00:22 Intro to sermon00:01:07 It's 2026 – Can You Believe It?00:01:32 Personal Experiences Expecting Jesus' Soon Return00:03:31 Current Events: Wars, Rumors of Wars (Reference to U.S. action in Venezuela)00:04:07 We've Lost Energy Proclaiming "Soon" After 200 Years00:04:46 The Delay Was Always Part of the Plan (2 Peter 3)00:05:55 Three Common Reasons for the Delay – And Why Two Fall Short00:10:31 The Real Reason: God's Patience and Love (v. 9)00:14:30 We Procrastinate – Relationships Can't Wait00:17:31 Preparing Means Knowing Jesus, Not Just the Signs00:18:22 The Story of the Four Lepers (2 Kings 7)00:20:32 The Battle Is Won – It's Not Okay to Keep Silent00:21:25 Upcoming Series on SDA Core Beliefs & Jesus00:21:56 Challenge: Who Is the One Person Heaven Wouldn't Be the Same Without?00:22:58 Start Praying Today – He's Coming Soon