Matthew: Persevering in God's Power
Speaker: Jerry Witham Series: Advent: Fixed on Jesus Topic: Endurance Passage: Matthew 24:3–24:14
Matthew 24.3-14: As we continue our study through Matthew, we are coming upon one of the most controversial chapters in the New Testament. In Matthew 24, Jesus foretells the future and talks about the end of the world. These chapters are a sobering look into our lives here on earth, the return of Christ, the judgment to come and eternity. Our prayer is that as you read, listen, study and meditate over these chapters that you would not just get wrapped up in the intellect knowledge, but let these texts sink deep within your soul. Readiness is the consistent call that Jesus is making throughout Matthew 24 and 25. First, that people would be ready by being saved, but for those already saved it is a call for them to be ready for the deception, tribulation, temptation and persecution that is coming and even upon us now. So, Jesus calls His disciples of the first century and the twenty first century to endure and persevere until Jesus returns, as they faithfully proclaim the gospel throughout the world (Matthew 28.18-20). So, may we persevere by the power of Christ and faithfully and passionately share the gospel at school, work, in our neighborhoods and the different spheres of influence we have. This is not left as an option for disciples, so let this call to proclaim the gospel sink in and let’s truly ask, what keeps us from sharing our faith with others? Let the Lord stir your heart and make you a faithful proclaimer of the gospel.
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