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 shall rise against , and kingdom against kingdom. And there shall be , and pestilences, and in divers 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 shall they deliver you up to be , and shall you: and you shall be of 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 there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great and ; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very .» 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 shall be darkened.»
   «The moon shall not give her light.»
   «The stars shall fall from heaven.»
   «The sun shall dance in the sky.»

8. The 24th chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew then goes on with a spectacular event: «Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in : and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in 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] shall send His with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall 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 likewise you, when you shall 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.»
    «... it is near, even at the doors.»

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