THE PROMISE AND SIGNS OF JESUS’ GLORIOUS RETURN
Matthew 24:1-51
Key verse 30-31
What did Jesus prophesy about the temple buildings (1-2)? What future event(s) was Jesus referring to? What questions did the disciples ask in response (3)?
What warnings did Jesus give his disciples and why (4-7)? What was Jesus’ attitude toward these things (6b,8)? What other things will happen (9-11)? How will many people react under such pressure (12)? What should we do and what did Jesus promise (13-14)?
What is the “abomination” in the holy place (15; Dan 9:27;11:31)? When these things happen, what must God’s people do and why (16-21)? How will God help his own (22)?
How will false prophets try to deceive God's people (23-26)? Why should we not believe it (27-28)? Next, what cataclysmic sign would be fulfilled (29)? Read verses 30-31. How is Jesus’ coming described? What hope do the elect have?
What lesson can we learn from the fig tree (32-33)? How sure is Jesus’ second coming (34-35)? Why must we always be ready for Jesus’ return (36-44)?
What does the faithful servant do and how is he rewarded (45-47)? What does a wicked servant think and do and what will happen to him (48-51)? How does Jesus help his disciples and us in this chapter?