Matthew 24:45-51

I remember in school there were two types of pop quizes.  One induced little anxiety because the teacher hinted that one was coming so I kept up to speed on the homework and readings and felt good about the material.  The other, came out of nowhere and as soon as the teacher said "quiz" silence and fear descended on the class like an anvil!

There shouldn't be any surprise about the material come judgement day.  God might put a sheet of paper and  #2 pencil in front of you and ask a single essay question:

"Have you loved your neighbor as yourself?  Please provide specific examples and cite your references.  Length: 2 pages.  Time: eternity."

If you studied and lived the material, the quiz might make you nervous, but you'll get through it.  But, if you decided that you would cram when the master called, you'll probably be the one sweating in the back of the class surrounded by crumpled failed attempts!

I should think of something Lutheran to say about grace...