Before Jesus comes again, false prophets will arise, turmoil will increase, and the church will be persecuted, but those who endure to the end will be saved. In part 8 of The Passion Week, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 24:1-31, Mark 13:1-27, and Luke 21:5-29.
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Study Notes
The Olivet Discourse: Interpretation Issues
Context for Our Text
Understanding the Text
- Destruction of the Temple
- False Prophets
- Wars and Natural Disasters
- Persecution
- Betrayal
- Lawlessness
- Love Will Grow Cold
- Gospel Will Be Preached in all the World
- Abomination of Desolation
- Great Tribulation
- Signs in the Heavens
- Christ Will Return in Great Power and Glory
- Gathering of the Elect
Applying the Text
- Hold fast to Christ and the faith once for all delivered to the saints.
- Prepare to give a reason for your hope, but trust the Spirit to direct your answer when persecution comes.
- Fear not, for you will be eternally delivered!