see Matthew chapters 24 and 10.

I. Destruction of the temple v.1-2

II. Signs v.3-8

- Wars

- Divisions of nations

- earthquakes, famines

III. Bear witness to all nations v.9-13

- great persecution

- v.10 - gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations

IV. Abomination of desolation v.14-23

- great trouble, tribulation

- elect - "the elect, whom he chose"

V. Son of Man coming in the clouds v.24-27

- cosmic signs

- Son of Man appears - they will see him

- Gathering of his elect - "Rapture"

VI. Fig tree - learn its lesson v.28-31

- leaves - summer.

- x. Mk. 11 - Fig tree withered in the context of the temple.

- v.30 - events were fulfilled in 70 AD . . . but v.24-27... building of a 3rd temple.

VII. Stay Awake v.32-37

Truth - Christ will return for his elect.

App - Bear witness to the nations, endure persecution, stay awake and faithful.

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