Part 1

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 7, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

The Olivet discourse is one of the most difficult passages to interpret in all of Scripture. Therefore, as we begin, we must understand why the disciples are asking Jesus about the future.

Part 2

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 8, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Christians must understand that God’s eternal plan of redemption includes the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Part 3

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 9, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

In the Olivet Discourse Jesus addresses three particular issues:
1) The destruction of the temple in Jerusalem,
2) the signs of Jesus’ return, and
3) the signs of the end of the age.

Part 4

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 10, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

God is in control of human history, and He’s directing all events to one predetermined end.

Part 5

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 13, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Some scholars suggest that the events described in Mark 13 were fulfilled in 70 A.D. There are a number of reasons why this cannot be true.

Part 6

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 14, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

During the end times, intense persecution against the Christian community will increase.

Part 7

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 15, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Religious persecution will greatly increase prior to the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Part 8

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 16, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Christians must pray and care for other brothers and sisters in Christ who are experiencing real persecution around the world.

Part 9

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 17, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

In the second section of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus describes what will happen during the Great Tribulation.

Part 10

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 20, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Jesus’ teaching on the end times is meant to serve as a warning for all those who have not repented and believed in Him. Specifically, that Jesus will return in judgment.

Part 11

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 21, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

During the time of the Great Tribulation persecution will greatly increase against the nation of Israel.

Part 12

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 22, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Even as God judges the world for its rebellion against Him, He still continues to care for His own people.

Part 13

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 23, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

The Second Coming of Christ is an event which all of human history has been building towards. Here, Christ will return in power and glory.

Part 14

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 24, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

All Christians should be encouraged and strengthened that our Lord will return for His own.

Part 15

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 27, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

If the main points of the Olivet Discourse address future events, what purpose did the sermon serve for Jesus’ disciples?

Part 16

by Melinda Savoy | Jun 28, 2022 | The Future According to Jesus

Christians must live in light of the reality that Christ will return. This means every Christian must be faithful to Christ and His gospel.