Signs of the End of the Age - Matthew 24:1-35
Understand It
- When did the disciples approach Jesus with their question? (24:1)
- What topic of conversation did the disciples raise with Jesus? When? (24:1)
- What prophetic statement did Jesus make in reference to the temple? (24:2)
- As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, what questions did the disciples pose? (24:3)
- What wide-scale calamities did Jesus predict would occur near the end of the world? (24:6-8)
- What various events did Jesus say would happen to believers in the end times? (24:9-13)
- What did Jesus say about the moral state of the world in the end? (24:12)
- To what extent will the gospel be preached in the last days? (24:14)
- According to Jesus, what will the final days on earth be like? (24:15-22)
- What important warning about spiritual deception did Jesus issue? (24:23-26)
- How will true believers recognize Jesus’ return? (24:27-30)
- What heavenly signs and aberrations will accompany the return of Christ? (24:29)
- What part did Jesus say the angels of God would play in His return? (24:31)
Apply It
- For what Christians around the world who are suffering because of their faith can you pray?
- What step can you take this week to guard yourself from false teaching?
- What is one thing you can do in the next month to spread the gospel to your part of God’s world?
The Day and Hour Unknown - Matthew 24:36-51
Understand It
- Who knows when the end times will come? (24:36)
- When did Jesus say these end time events would occur? (24:36)
- Who did Jesus say knows the day and hour of the end? (24:36)
- To what did Jesus compare the end of the world? (24:37)
- How will most people react when the end comes? (24:38-41)
- What illustrations did Jesus use to show the suddenness of His return? (24:40-41)
- What warning did Jesus give His disciples? (24:42)
- To what did Jesus liken His coming? Why? (24:43-44)
- What qualities did Jesus say His servants will need to be ready for His coming? (24:45-47)
- What did Jesus warn would happen to those who doubt His coming? (24:48-51)
Apply It
- How can you use your time today to honor the Lord’s imminent return?
- What steps can you take today to be a better steward of the gifts and information God has entrusted to you?
