The Beginning Of Sorrows
As terrible as destruction of the temple and wars and disasters are, they are just the beginning of the end.
Matthew 24:8-18
These, too, shall follow:
- Persecution of the followers of Christ (v. 9)
- Hatred and betrayal of Christians (v. 10)
- Deceiving false prophets (v. 11)
- Widespread iniquity and cold-heartedness (v. 12)
- Perseverance is the issue (v. 13)
- World-wide preaching of the gospel (v. 14)
The abomination of desolation will stand in the holy place (as Daniel predicted)
- Run to the mountains (v. 16)
- Don’t stop to gather anything from the house (v. 17)
- Don’t return home from work; flee immediately (v. 18)
Meditation Points:
- In the eyes of God, persecution of His people is worse than anything else.
- God warns His people to run out of Jerusalem when they see this abomination occur.
- They should not think that the physical temple or literal city of Jerusalem will provide sanctuary.
- Yes, they shall be saved; but only if they take the proper action at the proper time.
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