September 8, 2024
Series: “Ready for Jesus’ Return”
Signs of the End Matthew 24:1-8
I) The End of the Temple V.1-2
• Ch23 is context of this conversation. 7 woes given.
• 23:37-39 Jesus’ laments over Jerusalem.
• Disciples marvel at beauty of the temple.
o Second temple rebuilt after Babylonian exile (Ezra 6).
Herod the Great (40-4BC) starts renovation/expansion
of temple (~20BC – 63AD).
• Jesus responds, “Don’t you see all these things?” Tells
temple will be destroyed (occurs 70AD).
• Material things assist in worship/praise but not replace
genuine worship. Keep focus upon God, not things!
II) Don’t Be Deceived V.3-5
• Jesus asked about signs. Tells to be alert, not deceived.
• V.4-5 Many will claim to be Messiah, but are imposters.
III) Signs of Things to Come V.6-8
• Jesus also tells signs of the end:
o Wars, rumors of wars
o Nations rise against others
o Famines: Food shortage leads to malnutrition,
starvation, & death.
o Earthquakes: Destroy property, buildings, roads, etc.
• Those who suffer through these & other disasters see
their world ending. These are only the beginning, signs.
• Signs given to remind of Jesus’return.
Are you ready for Jesus’ return? For the end of the world?
