Always Be Ready: the Rescue of the Church

Always Be Ready: the rescue of the church
Luke 21:28-33
Matthew 24:36-39
Genesis 7:1, 4, 5, 7, 10
Thessalonians 5:1-11
Jesus is our “ark” and He will rescue us from the tribulation this world will face.
Matthew 24:40-41
1 Thessalonians 4: 15-18
John 14:3
The day Jesus speaks of is when all the believers (the church) will be taken away from this world or received by the Lord in the air BEFORE the great tribulation takes place.


Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
Matthew 24:42-44
Luke 21:24-36
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.

Always Be Ready: The Struggle Will Be Real

Luke 21:5-36
What will be the signs of the temple’s destruction (and when will it happen)?
Luke 21:12-19
Luke 21:12
Matthew 24:9

Persecution of Christians is a very normal thing in the context of God’s movement in the world.
John 15:18-21
1 Peter 4:12-14, 16, 19

Luke 21:20-24
Josephus Quote
Be ready for whatever comes next by learning and responding to Jesus’ teachings.

Always Be Ready: The Beginning of the End

Matthew 24-25

Matthew 24:1-3
Disciple’s Questions

Always Be Ready: The Beginning of the End

What are NOT signs of the end of the age?
Matthew 24:4-6
What will be signs of the end of the age?
Matthew 24:7-8
World Wars
Earthquakes
Famines
Luke 21:10-11
Pestilences
Signs from Heaven

Every new day gets us one day closer to the end.

Every new day gets us one day closer to the end. Always Be Ready

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI