Video Link:

1. Dr. David Jeremiah, Antichrist Explained,
https://youtu.be/AzdPPEZQOxo?si=Oagn4rAAqXhTZT8m

2. Dr. David Jeremiah, The Rapture Explained,
https://youtu.be/c2coA6kBZJA?si=cAtRUxBuPOIdngRj

3. John Anckerberg, End Times Explained, Interview with three authors and scholars.
4. Joel Cramer, Archeology of the Destruction of Jerusalem Temple:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrqRoLxa178&t=932

For reflection and LIFE Group facilitation:

1. REVIEW

In this study we learned that the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 24 indicate that a clear sign will mark the beginning of the end. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.

A. CONVERSATION STARTER
What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
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B. KEY DEFINITIONS
Jesus mentions key events that will shape the end time. He wants you to be familiar with them.
Match each column with the right definition.

__ Antichrist.
__ Tribulation.
__ Great Tribulation.
__ False Prophet.
__ The Abomination that causes desolation.

1. A time of great global distress and chaos, also known as the 70th week of Daniel.
2. A political leader who will rule nations and demand to be worshipped as God.
3. The event when the Antichrist desecrates the temple and demands to be worshipped as God.
4. A religious leader empowered by Satan to deceive nations and influence them to worship the Antichrist.
5. The last part of the Tribulation, known for its unprecedented distress and terror.

C. DISCERNING THE TIMES
Based on the teaching of Jesus about the sign of the end, there needs to be a temple in Jerusalem with a sacrificial system in place for the Antichrist to stop it and desecrate it. Therefore, what would you tell a person who believes we are currently living in the end times?
__ You are right, this is the end.
__ This is not the end yet, because there is no temple in Jerusalem and no sacrificial system in place.
__ Other __________________________________________________________________________


2. GET DEEPER

A. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 out loud. What is one thing that God wants you to be or do as a result of knowing what will happen in the future?
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B. Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?  If not, what will you do about it?
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3. GROUP PRAYER:

Dear God,

a. Thank You for loving us and teaching us about the end times, so that we won’t be deceived or afraid. Thank You for telling us what is going to happen so we can be prepared in advance.

b. Today I submit my fears and confusion to you and ask You to guide me in this time of world chaos.

c. Like Jesus said, I want to live to worship You and serve You only. I submit to You my ambitions and desires, so that I can live for you until the end.

d. (Note: If you have never asked Jesus to save you, invite Him to do so now).

e. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen!