see Matthew chapters 24 and 10.
I. Destruction of the temple v.1-2
II. Signs v.3-8
- Wars
- Divisions of nations
- earthquakes, famines
III. Bear witness to all nations v.9-13
- great persecution
- v.10 - gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations
IV. Abomination of desolation v.14-23
- great trouble, tribulation
- elect - "the elect, whom he chose"
V. Son of Man coming in the clouds v.24-27
- cosmic signs
- Son of Man appears - they will see him
- Gathering of his elect - "Rapture"
VI. Fig tree - learn its lesson v.28-31
- leaves - summer.
- x. Mk. 11 - Fig tree withered in the context of the temple.
- v.30 - events were fulfilled in 70 AD . . . but v.24-27... building of a 3rd temple.
VII. Stay Awake v.32-37
Truth - Christ will return for his elect.
App - Bear witness to the nations, endure persecution, stay awake and faithful.
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