Extraordinary End Times

by Pastor Alvin

Big Idea :
We went to learn from Jesus how to discern and prepare for the end times that is imminent

Discern the times
Matthew 24:1-5

# Rise in human and natural disasters
Matthew 24:6-8
Zechariah 14:12 (the world will end in nuclear war)
- Earthquakes
- Drought

# Rise in persecution of Christian
Matthew 24:9-10

# Rise in irreligious and liberalism
Matthew 24:12

# Rise in the gospel spread
Matthew 24:14

# Rapture of the saints
(the day of the Lord)
Matthew 24:36-43

1 Thessalonians 4:16
1 Corinthians 15:52
1 Thessalonians 5

# GraceAOG believe in Post Tribulation

# 7 years of Tribulation
Daniel 9:26

# Antichrist to desecrate the temple
Revelation 13:5
2 Thessalonians 2:3

# 3.5 years of great Tribulation
Matthew 24:16-28

# The Jews as elect
Jeremiah 30:7
Isaiah 27:12

# So that "all Israel" will be saved
Romans 11:25-27

# God will send 2 witnesses in the Tribulation
Revelation 11:1-5

# 2nd coming of Christ
Matthew 24:27-35
- Battle of Armageddon
Revelation 16:16

# 1000 years of God's reign
Revelation 20:2-4

# Satan released for a while
Revelation 20:7-9

# Final Judgement
Revelation 20:11
1 Corinthians 3:11

# The new heaven and earth
Revelation 21:1

# Be ready today
Matthew 24:44

4 Parables on Readiness :
1. Master and Servant : there is time, enjoy first

2. Ten virgins : It's ok to be lukewarm. You can borrow faith

3. Talents : My talent is too small to serve. Play it safe

4. Sheep and Goats : love only those who can repay

Key : Jesus made himself the least to serve and save the least so that the least (us) will minister to the least