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Introduction

• Matthew 24:1-41

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• Three-Part Question

– When will this [destruction of the temple] happen?

–What will be the sign of Your coming?

–What will be the sign of the end of the age?

Disciples’ TRICKY Question

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• Attempts to DECEIVE the Elect (24:5, 11, 23-24)

• WARS & Rumors of Wars (24:6)

• Famines & EARTHQUAKES (24:7)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• So Far These Are Only BIRTH PAINS (24:8)

• Severe PERSECUTION & Martyrdom (24:9)

• INCREASED Wickedness & Lack of Love (24:12)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)

• Abomination in HOLY PLACE (24:15; Daniel 9:27, 12:11)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• We Need a Holy Place…

• There Must Be a New Temple!

• Current Events Moving toward This!

The Implications of This Sign

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The Implications of This Sign

• Temple Institute Dedicated to Rebuilding

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The Implications of This Sign

• Temple Institute Dedicated to Rebuilding

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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)

• Abomination in HOLY PLACE (24:15; Daniel 9:27, 12:11)

• TIME of Great Distress – TRIBULATION (24:21)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• Supernatural ASTRONOMICAL Events (24:29)

• Rising Up of ANTI-CHRIST (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• VISIBLE Return of Christ (24:30; Zech. 12:10)

• DIVINE Global GATHERING of the Elect (24:31)

Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING

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• Not REVEALED! (24:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2)

• Catch Most by SURPRISE (24:37-41; 1 Thess. 5:1-3)

• Believers Should Be ALERT & Not Caught Off Guard (24:42-44; 1 Thess. 5:4)

Can We Know the TIME of His Return?

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Conclusion

• Next Week: If “Soon”, Why Hasn’t Christ Returned Yet? How Will the World End?

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Conclusion

• Live Like Children of the Light

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