TOPIC: THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN Matthew 24:23-31
BIBLE READING: Matthew 24:23-31
23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
25 Behold, I have told you before.
26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN Matthew 24:23-31
Yesterday, we saw how distressing the days signalling the coming of the Son of Man will be. There is more in today’s passage. Let us examine these together: Vs.23-26: Appearance of false messiahs and false prophets: Notice the repetition and emphasis in vs.23, 24&26. Why do you think false messiahs and prophets will appear? What will be their intention (v.24)? Looking at the world today, to what extent do you think this is manifested? Notice the advice believers are given on this matter, “do not believe it”, “do not go out” (vs.23&26). This is important because false messiahs and prophets will be visible and identifiable (Look, here he is, or there he is) as well as located in actual places in the wilderness, in the inner rooms). They will attempt in every way to counterfeit the Son of Man. T Vs.27-31: Appearance of the Son of Man: What will characterize His coming? Clarity and visibility – just as the lightning that comes from the east is visible in the west. Cosmic changes – darkening of the sun, moon failing to give light, stars falling from the sky and shaking of heavenly bodies. See vs.30&31 for other signs. And so: The coming of the Son of Man is certain. How prepared are you? BEWARE OF FALSEHOOD Bible Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-10a
Missions: URKMENISTAN-The atmosphere of the country is experiencing positive change. Turkmen citizens can travel abroad and within the country much more easily. A few Protestant churches have recently been allowed to officially register and meet publicly. Pray for godly wisdom for the new leader, for a departure from oppressive policies of the past and for the respect of constitutionally guaranteed human rights and religious freedoms.(5% Christians) THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN Matthew 24:23-31
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Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, that you are coming back for your people. Maranatha!
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Key verse: For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. (Matt. 24:27)
THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN Matthew 24:23-31
