Sermon Tone Analysis

matthew 24:29-35

Introduction

In clear, concise, straightforward terms the Lord Himself describes what will be the most momentous event of all time, His return to earth in divine glory.

Throughout the history of the church, believers have looked forward with earnest anticipation to the coming again of their Lord Jesus Christ.

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” Paul wrote to Titus, “instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus” (Titus 2:11-13).

Believers are continually to live righteous lives, motivated in great part by their continual expectation of the Lord’s return.

Much of the world is familiar with the circumstances and features of Christ’s first coming, such as His birth in Bethlehem, the magi guided by the star and bringing Him gifts, and the shepherds in the fields hearing the angel choir.

Many people have heard something about His teachings and miracles and His crucifixion and resurrection.

But even many professed Christians are little acquainted with what Scripture teaches about His second coming.

In Matthew 24:29-35, Jesus gives a vivid picture of the moment of His appearing, the sign of all signs of His coming again and of the end of the age, about which the disciples had just inquired (v.

3).

Within these verses Jesus presents two key truths concerning His coming: the promise of His coming (24:29-31) and the parable of the fig tree (24:32-35)

 

\\ 1A.

The Promise of His Coming (24:29-31)

1B.

The sequence of events (24:29a)

This event will follow the seven years of Tribulation and specifically the 3.5 years of Great Tribulation.

2B.

The scene in the heavens (24:29b)

This language indicates a great upheaval in the world, emphasizing the cataclysmic nature of these events.

The same language was used by Isaiah to describe the fall of Babylon (Isaiah 13:6-16; 34:1-5)

These days will be marked by great worldwide upheaval both in nature and in government.

3B.