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Read Matthew 24:1-14

Matthew 24:1–14 (ESV)

1 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

What are the signs of the end times which Jesus describes in these verses?

v. 5 many will come saying I am of Christ and will lead many astray

v6. Hear of wars, and rumors of wars -But do not be alarmed.

v7 nation will rise against nation

v7 kingdom will rise against kingdom

v7 famines in many places

v7 earthquakes in many places

v 8 ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE JUST THE BEGINNING

v9 Christians will be arrested and put to death

v9 Christians will be hated by all nations for the Lords name sake

v 10 Many “Christians” will leave the faith

v10 many “christians” will betray one another

v10 many “Christians” will HATE one another

v11 many false prophets will arise and deceive multitudes

v12 - sin will be rampant

v12 since sin will be rampant the love for others will grow cold

While these signs will take place during the Tribulation, leading up to the return of Chris, we can see evidence of them in our world today.

Which of these signs seems especially prominent?

which intrigues you the most?

Read Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1–13 (ESV)

1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

The parable of the 10 virgins. this parable is part of the same sermon Jesus began in Matt. 24. which we call the Olivet Discourse. Summarize the lesson Jesus wants us to learn from this parable.

The actual narrative of the parable begins by setting up the metaphor. Jesus is like a bridegroom, eager and preparing for his wedding. Humanity is like ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom to come to the wedding feast. They know he will come at some point in the night, but do not know the exact hour, so they bring lamps with them.

Five of the virgins bring oil to keep their lamps lit all night; the other five did not bring anything. All the virgins grew drowsy waiting for the bridegroom. When the cry went out at midnight, the five who had oil were able to light their lamps and go to the bridegroom. Meanwhile, the five who did not bring extra oil, referred to in the parable as foolish, ask for the oil of the five wise virgins; “But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves’” (Matthew 25:9).

While the foolish were out buying oil, the bridegroom came, and all who were ready went to the feast, and the door was shut. The five foolish virgins came pounding at the door, but the bridegroom did not know them, and they were not permitted entry into the wedding party. Jesus ends the parable with the warning, “But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour” (Matthew 25:12-13). He then proceeds to tell another parable, about being responsible for stewarding what God has given each person during their lifetime as they wait for the Lord’s return.

4. this lesson touched on how vulnerable we are to events outside our control and the uncertainty of life. What does James 4:14 say about this?

James 4:14 (ESV)

14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.

Compare that with Psalm 78:39

Psalm 78:39 (ESV)

39 He remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes and comes not again.

Does this bother you? why or why not

5. In light of these things, it is important to prioritize our prayer lives.

Read 2 Chron. 20:1-12

2 Chronicles 20:1–12 (ESV)

1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. 5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, 6 and said, “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. 7 Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? 8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, 9 ‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and before you—for your name is in this house—and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.’ 10 And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy— 11 behold, they reward us by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. 12 O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

a. What impresses you most about King Jehoshaphat’s prayer?

6. what does it mean, in practical terms, to count your blessings?

in Practical terms, how can you begin counting your blessings in your daily life?

7. Read 2 Tim 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV

7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

what is the one attitude we should reject and the three attitudes we should embrace?

a. Reject: Fear

b. eEmbrace: power, love and self control.

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in this?

a. He is the source the guide, the one who gives us the ability to do these things.