110120AM ODF SERMON NOTES The Parable of the Fig Tree

 The Parable of the Fig Tree 

MATTHEW 24:29–32

 

THEME:  Today, we will examine the parable of the fig tree and explore its meaning as Christ taught his disciples concerning his return.

 

I.                A CLEAR PICTURE TO BE _________________

 

 

II.              A CONCISE POINT TO BE _________________

 

Statement of Truth:  The generation that sees the __________ will see the ____________!

 

 

III.             A CONSISTENT PRINCIPLE TO BE _______________

 

 

IV.             A CERTAIN PROMISE TO BE _________________

 

Dig Deeper:

Did you know? The fig tree is the first plant mentioned by name in the Bible? Read Genesis 3:7. Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together to create clothes to cover their nakedness.  Jesus was able to use the fig tree as a point of reference in this parable because growing all over the Middle East then and now were fig trees.

 

Number 1:  According to what Paul said to the church of Corinth in 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 what is required to be able to look at life and draw biblical conclusions?

 

Number 2: Why is the study of Scripture so important when it comes to drawing conclusions about the present and considering the future? What must we do to gain understanding in life? 
{Read Proverbs 2:2–3}

 

Number 3:  From whom does understanding ultimately come?  {Read Proverbs 2:7}

102520AM ODF Sermon Notes THE SECOND COMING

THE SECOND COMING 
MATTHEW 24:29–32

Theme:  We will study the characteristics of Christ return and what that means to us.  

Statement of Truth:
Prophecy studied correctly will motivate us to live in this world

I. THE PROGRESSION OF EVENTS v29

II. THE PANORAMA IN THE HEAVENS v29

III. THE PERSON IN THE SKY v30

IV. THE POWER OF THE LORD v30

V. THE PURPOSE OF HIS COMING

    a. Because Christ is coming again, we should refrain from judging other people
    

    b. Because he is coming, we can restore the bereaved
    

    c. Because the Lord is coming, we may commit ourselves to ministry
    

    d. Because the Lord is coming, we should remain steadfast
    

    e. Because he is coming, we can relate to one another in love
    

    f. Because he is coming, we should remember the Lord's table

Statement of Truth: 

 How foolish to judge one another when the judge himself is coming

101820AM ODF Sermon Notes A Time of Trembling

  

A Time Of Trembling

Matthew 24:15-19 


Today’s Theme:  

The Tribulation period will be a time of great uncertainty, when the Antichrist will claim to bring peace to the world and will deceive nearly everyone into worshipping himself.

 

I.   THE EVENTS v15 &FF        

 

I.      The Destruction of Jerusalem


II.    The Anti-Christ and His Abomination 


III.   The Second Coming of Christ 


IV.   The Millennial Reign of Christ

 

II.  THE REACTION TO THE EVENT  V16 -20  

•     Great Urgency

•     Get Out

 

III.  THE PROTECTION v21-22

•     The Elect

 

Dive Deeper:   {For Personal Study}

Did You Know?

The Old Testament knew something of the precise eschatological events but these things are revealed more clearly in the New Testament?  God spoke of the coming Tribulation through the prophet Jeremiah, calling it “the time of Jacob’s trouble.”  Study this week Jeremiah 30:7.    Like many of the biblical prophecies, there was likely a “near” interpretation (meaning Judah being conquered by Babylon) and a “far” interpretation (meaning Israel’s judgment during the Tribulation)  “Jacob” is often used to refer to Israel as a nation in the Old Testament (Jeremiah 30:10).  Though Israel will suffer during the time of “trouble” not all will perish: see Romans 11:26.

 

 

101120AM ODF Sermon Notes The Worst Day Ever

THE WORST DAY EVER IMAGINABLE 

Matthew 24:15-19

Today’s Theme:  A day is coming that is worse than any day the world has ever seen.  It is the worst day on earth.  

Note:

The “abomination that causes desolation” is a time when the nation of Israel will be forced to worship a pagan god.  Daniel first prophesied the day when it would occur in history, and  Jesus said, that a more complete version of that day is coming in the future.   

All the things Jesus spoke about in the first 14 verses have been precursors, a build up to the Great Tribulation.  In Verse 15, he speaks of an event that initiates the most awful period in the history of Israel. 

The word abomination is a Greek word which means “disgust” or “repulsion.”  In the scriptures, it is primarily used to describe things associated with idolatry or gross ungodliness.   In Hebrew this word often was used to refer to pagan rites and ceremonies.  

I.  THE ____________ THAT CAUSES ________________

People of Interest:

• ______________ __________________
  
• ______________ __________________
  
• The Antichrist

II.  The New _______________________________

Current Issues:

• No ___________________
• No ___________________
• The __________________

Dive Deeper:   {For Personal Study}

The Bible says one day the Jews {and everyone else left on earth} will be forced to worship the Antichrist.  When the Antichrist comes, how will he create abominations in the Temple there in Jerusalem?   Consider 2 Thessalonians 2:4…

• If he acts “as God” in the Temple, how is that an abomination?  What does this suggest about the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem during the tribulation?
• Paul spoke of abomination in Romans 1:25.  How do these abominations compare?
• Consider 1 Corinthians 6:18–20.  When you consider the themes of the “Temple”, “abomination”, and “God's presence” what does Paul seem to say to Christians concerning the lifestyle we should live?
• Write for yourself a definition of “abomination”.
• What kind of things might qualify as an abomination in the Christian's life given the definition of “abomination”?

 

092720AM ODF Protected Preachers

 Protected Preachers During the Tribulation

Matthew 24:14 + Revelation 7

I.  Who Are these Protected Preachers?

    A.  These witnesses are true jews

    B.  These witnesses are from the tribes of Israel   

II.  What Will These Witnesses Have?

    A.  Protection

    B.  Power

    C.   Promise

III.  What Will They Do?

    A.  They will preach the Gospel During the Tribulation

    

IV.  Who Will Be Left Out?

    See Paul 2 Thessalonians 2