Matthew 24:32-51 exhorts us to have the right attitude as we wait for the Lord’s return. The concept of “waiting” is like serving tables, being busy. First, recognize signs in God’s plan—“Now learn this parable More →
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In Matthew 24:27-31, Jesus is answering questions regarding when the temple will be destroyed and signs of His return. The temple was destroyed in AD 70, in exact fulfillment of Jesus’ very words. His return will be More →
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In Matthew 24:4-26, Jesus outlines the end times, culminating in The Tribulation and His Return. He used the imagery of birth pains and delivery of a child. First, the beginning of labor pains—“All these are the beginning of sorrows.” More →
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Matthew 24:1-3 records, “Jesus went out and departed from the temple … [He] said, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Jesus finished his words More →
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After He declared the “woes”, revealing the wicked hearts of the people and their need for judgment, Jesus then proclaimed in Matthew 23:34-39 the suffering they were about to bring upon More →
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Hypocrisy is a problem for many, but it doesn’t have to be. When Jesus confronted the religious leaders in Matthew 23:13-33, He revealed how to avoid the woes by declaring the opposites of integrity. Continuing … More →
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Hypocrisy is a problem for many, but it doesn’t have to be. When Jesus confronted the religious leaders in Matthew 23:13-33, He revealed how to avoid the woes by declaring the opposites of integrity. Continuing … More →
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Hypocrisy is a problem for many, but it doesn’t have to be. When Jesus confronted the religious leaders in Matthew 23:13-33, He revealed how to avoid the woes by declaring the opposites of integrity. First, be an example More →
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Jesus said, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works.” (Matthew 23:2-3a) Why did Jesus say that More →
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The religious leaders attempted to catch Jesus saying something they could use against Him. Nothing succeeded. Then, in Matthew 22:41-46, the Lord decided to give them a lesson. Notice that Jesus dealt with them More →
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