What in the World is Going On?

What in the World is Going On?

As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? Matthew 24:3

And Jesus answered them, See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they will lead many astray. Matthew 24:4-5

And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Matthew 24:6-7

All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. Matthew 24:8-9

And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. Matthew 24:10-12

But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:13-14

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray

Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered them, See that no one leads you astray.

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray Stay in the Bible, the Word of God

2 Timothy 3:16-17 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work. (NET Bible)

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray Stay in the Bible, the Word of God Fellowship with God through the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-17 If you love me, you will obey my commandments. Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he resides with you and will be in you.

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray Stay in the Bible, the Word of God Fellowship with God through the Holy Spirit Application: ADD and SUBTRACT

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray 2. Don t Lose Your Peace

Matthew 24:6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.

God has a Training Plan to make you Fearless!

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray 2. Don t Lose Your Peace APPLICATION: In your Difficulty, Ask: God, how do you want to TRANSFORM me?

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray 2. Don t Lose Your Peace 3. Don t Lose Your Unity and Love

Matthew 24:10 & 12 10: And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 12: And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.

Revelation 5:9-10 Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Don t Be Led Astray 2. Don t Lose Your Peace 3. Don t Lose Your Unity and Love APPLICATION: Befriend Someone who is different than you!

How to Endure (Stand Firm) to the End 1. Be Faithful 2. Be Fearless 3. Be United and Loving

Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

You are the light of the world And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.