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.
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
Matthew 6:25-34
The Greek verb “merimnaó” is used in the New Testament to describe a state of anxiety or worry.
Anxiety is perceived POTENTIAL trouble.
Matthew6:32-34
Stay focused on living in the moment.
Pray about everything.
Philippians 4:6-7
Take every thought captive to the mind of Christ.
Philippians 4:8-9
Share your struggles with others.
Luke 19:1-10
Jesus was fully aware of the opportunities around him (and stepped into them).
Luke 19:1
Opportunities to serve others do not always come at convenient times.
Luke 19:2-4
Luke 19:5
We need to see people for they could become in Christ.
Jesus wants people to know he SEES them, KNOWS them, and CARES ABOUT them.
Luke 19:6
People will start to realize Jesus sees them, knows them, and cares about them once we realize it’s our job to show them.
Luke 19:7
Revelation 3:20
Luke 19:8
Luke 19:9-10
In order to show them, we need to be willing to step into their world.
How Can I Help?
Matthew 19:28-30
Matthew 19:30
Matthew 20:16
Matthew 20:17-21
Luke 9:54
Matthew 20:22-28
Instead of striving for success, seek to serve.
The greatest among us is the one who serves others like Jesus did.
Are we doing the work of a servant?
Do we have a servant’s heart?
Jesus is looking for people willing to do the work of a servant, with the heart of a servant.
