For reflection and LIFE Group facilitation:

1. REVIEW
In this study we learned what Jesus taught us about His second coming. 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. REINFORCE
Jesus used the imagery of birth pains to teach us about the end times. To help us reinforce the teaching of Jesus covered in this series, connect the following stages with its corresponding description.

Stage 1: Contractions
Stage 2: Water breaks
Stage 3: Birth

__ Jesus will return in a visible manner, defeating the Antichrist and establishing His righteous kingdom.
__ Chaos will increase with wars, earthquakes, and famines, but it is not the end yet.
__ The Antichrist will desecrate the temple in Jerusalem unleashing a time of great tribulation.

C. ANTICIPATION
What do you look forward to when thinking about the return of Jesus? Why?
I’m looking forward to _______________________________________________________


2. GET DEEPER

A. ALIGNMENT WITH JESUS
After teaching the events about the end of times in Matthew 24, Jesus concluded by calling us
to be alert and ready for His return.

1)    Be Alert: Discern the end times based on the information Jesus provided and do not be deceived.
       What is keeping you from being alert, as Jesus asked?
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2)    Be Ready: Live in such a way that when He returns, you are ready to meet your Lord and Savior.
       What is keeping you from being ready, as Jesus asked?
       _______________________________________________________________________________

3) Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?  If not, what will you do about it?
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4) GROUP PRAYER:

Dear God,

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

b. Today I submit my life, fears, and dreams about the future to you.

c. Help me live my life for your purposes, so I can be ready for your return.

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!


Video Links:

1. History of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran caves
https://youtu.be/vLn1ltBqeSI?si=7IHLtsUeXvf6vCIB

2. Archeology and Geography of the Mount of Olives
https://youtu.be/CihYmrD1SLc?si=s-GAWH2oHuRlZ_Hq

3. Archeological evidence of the Destruction of Jerusalem Temple:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrqRoLxa178&t=932

4. The Temple Institute: Efforts to build the third temple in Jerusalem.
https://youtu.be/iF3kjr9_nRE?si=psz3xZVmI3Gc6Fv6

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

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

7. John Anckerberg, End Times Explained, Interview with three authors and scholars.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/pe8myJETalQ?si=P8VIZ4aJa4baIHkT
Part 2: https://youtu.be/OblZpuT-0vk?si=SFR-YT0eP9vt-D-Z