Matthew 24

 Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     24                                                     Passage: Matthew 24

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Be Watchful (Matthew 24:1-14) a. Temple buildings lead to Jesus prophecy of destruction (1-2) b. Disciples ask when the temple is to be destroyed (3-4) c. Jesus cautions disciples of signs of judgment to come (5-8) d. Jesus describes persecution and call to stand firm  (9-13) e. Gospel of Kingdom will be preached to whole world  as testimony to all nations (14)

Be Weary  (Matthew 24:15-31) a. Jesus describes abomination bring destruction of temple  (15) b. Jesus tells what “No one” should do at desolation (16-18) c. Jesus goes on to describe dreadful days  (19-21) d. Jesus says to be weary of false messiahs and prophets (22-26) e. Coming of the Son of Man will be visible (27) f. Son of Man will come in the clouds with power and glory (28-31)   Hallelujah and Amen

Be Ready (Matthew 24:32-51) a. Fig tree truth – When you see the signs you know it is time (32-33) b. Heaven and earth may pass away but Jesus words will never pass away (34-35) c. No one knows the day  (36) d. People in Noah’s day didn’t know (37-39a) e. Jesus second coming will be similar (39b-41) f. Jesus instructs to keep watch and be ready (42-44) g. Wise and faithful do as the master instructs (45-46) h. Wicked servant acts foolishly and is placed with the hypocrites (47-51)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Be Watchful	Matthew 24:1-14
Be Weary	Matthew 24:15-31
Be Ready	Matthew 24:32-51

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus describes temple destruction, abominations and Jesus’ unannounced second coming

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus us coming again and there will be a judgment we are as followers of Jesus are called to be ready.

Specific Application Questions

How are you being further grounded in Jesus and in preparation what is before us?

What measure do you have of the information presented as the truth?  How do you test God’s truth?

How are you living as a humble servant in preparation for Jesus’ return?  What things should do to be prepared?

Principles to Remember

Be Watchful

Be Weary

Be Ready

Characteristic of God

Returning Redeemer

Theme

Jesus warns of the end of the age to not be fooled and be ready for His return.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?