Matthew 24:9-14

The Reality of Persecution

False teachers equal deception and deception equals departure from the faith, but those who endure through persecution will be saved. We will know the end is come when the Gospel is declared to the whole world.

Matthew 24:5-8

Birth Pains

This week we learn of a coming deception with eternal consequences. Wars, famines, pestilence and earthquakes are preludes to the birth of Christ’s kingdom.

Matthew 24:1-4

We begin chapter 24 with Jesus pronouncing the fall of the temple and the disciples asking 3 important questions about the future and Christ’s coming. Jesus begins to answer and warns them of a moral departure from and defection from the faith.

Matthew 23:13-39

Verdict of Hypocrisy

At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus offers eight blessings to the humble. Now we see Jesus pronouncing the eight woes upon the Scribes and Pharisees for their crimes of hypocrisy.

Romans 1:16

Why was the apostle Paul so unashamed of the Gospel? Because He met and personally knew the Good News Himself, the Lord Jesus Christ, and believed in His power and authority to save anyone who believes!

Matthew 23:1-12

Jesus Speaks to the Multitude

Jesus exhorts the people not to be as the religious leaders. He teaches on the characteristics of those who are hypocrites yet see themselves as God’s spokesmen.

Matthew 22:34-46

Last Questions

Seeking to make Jesus look foolish, the Pharisees ask Him one last question. He in turn asks them what they think of the Christ and His relationship to David.