Matthew, Chapter 24

1. The 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew constitutes the link between the two main Bible prophetic books, which are:
   the book of Isaiah and the book of Revelation.
   the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation.
   the book of Ezekiel and the book of Daniel.
   the book of Isaiah and the book of Ezekiel.

2. Still in the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, which prophecy of Jesus launched the disciples' questions about the end of the world?
   Jesus' death and resurrection.
   Jesus' glorious return.
   The destruction of Jerusalem's temple.
   Peter's triple denial.

3. The structure of the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew is exactly the same as that of the book of Revelation. The two books contain the following sections (check off all the right answers):
   The signs of the times.
   Tribulations and world-wide apostasy.
   Jesus' return and its effects on the world.
   Personal appeals to follow God.

4. The 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew announces what follows: «For will rise against , and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be , pestilences, and in various places.» The book of Revelation also announces these events.

5. Still according to the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, believers will go through difficult times: «Then they will deliver you up to and you, and you will be by all nations for My name's sake.» Here again, the book of Revelation prophesies the same thing.

6. The 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew then foretells what follows: «For false christs and false prophets will arise and show great and , so as to deceive, if possible, even the .» We will see, in our lessons, that the book of Revelation clearly confirms that prophecy.

7. Then, the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew announces the coming of  celestial phenomena revealing the closeness of Jesus' return. Among the following quotations, indicate the one which is not found in this prophetic chapter:
   «The sun will be darkened».
   «The moon will not give its light».
   «The stars will fall from heaven».
   «The sun will dance in the sky».

8. The 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew then goes on with a spectacular event: «Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in , and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with and great .» This is also the central event of the book of Revelation, as we will see in our lessons.

9. Still according to the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, this glorious event will be a rejoicing for believers, for «[the Son of Man] will send His with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will together His elect from the four winds, from one of heaven to the other.»

10. Finally, in the 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus clearly shows the importance of recognizing the presence of the signs of the times: «So you also, when you see all these things, know that...»
    «... worldwide peace is near.»
    «... rebellious men will at last admit their error.»
    «... all the Churches will be united before God.»
    «... He is near, at the very doors.»

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