Matthew 26:17-25 The Betrayal of Jesus

AUDIO RECORDING OF LESSON Matt 26 17-25 The Betrayal of Jesus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This meal that was served before the betrayal of Jesus took place in the evening of the same day that Jesus was crucified. Remember that the Jewish day begins at 6 pm. Therefore, this first...

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Matthew 25:31-46 Judgment of the Nations

AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS LESSON This is not the White Throne Judgment. The White Throne Judgment takes place at the end of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ in Rev 20. At the White Throne Judgment, individuals, not nations, are judged. They are judged not only according to their works...

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Matthew 25:1-13 The Ten Virgins

Matt 25 1-13 The Ten Virgins CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This parable of ten virgins is a picture of the coming of the Lord Jesus at the tribulation rapture. Notice: Verse 1 – virgins – these cannot represent the church because the church is a virgin [singular] 2 Cor 11:2....

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Matthews 24:42-51 Preparations for the Lord’s Return

AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS LESSON Jesus tells his disciples how to prepare for the Lord’s return. These verses apply doctrinally to tribulation saints, not to church age saints. Be Watchful – v. 42 The saints in the tribulation have to be looking for the Lord’s return to see him when...

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Matthew 24:4-7 Some Events before the End

Matt 24 4-12 Some Events before the End CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In our last lesson, we saw that the “end of the world” is the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. And as we approach the end and the time of Jesus’ return, we are seeing an increase...

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The End of the World, Matt 24:1-3

In this lesson on Matt 24:1-3, the main topic we will discuss is “the end of the world.” In Matt 24:1-2, the disciples were marveling at the beautiful sight of the temple and the buildings of the temple.  You might imagine them acting like tourists with a tour guide beholding...

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Matthew 17:14-21 Trouble with Healers

Matt 17:14-21 The Trouble with Healing CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To study this passage, we need to compare the cross references to this passage in Mk 9:14-29 and Lk 9:37-43. They include some details that are helpful in understanding what was going on here. The disciples were given power to heal...

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Matthew 17:14-21 Elias must first come

Matt 17:14-21 Elias must first come CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The question was asked, “Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?” The reason for the question is that Peter, James and John had just seen the Lord coming in his kingdom. They knew from the scribes that Elijah...

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