1. Welcome!
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Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday Bible Classes 7:00 PM

2. Revelation 6
Six of the Seven Seals opened: The four horsemen Ezekiel’s ration bread images The blood call for judgment The fig tree analogy The high and mighty beg for mercy

3. Revelation 6/Matthew 24
The Prophecy of Matthew 24 Begins in Isaiah 61:1-2 Begins in Luke 4:18-20 Finishes in Matthew 24 Luke 21:22 "For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.”

4. Revelation 7
The deliverance of 144,000 The “tribes” of Israel Romans 2:28-29, 9:6, The promise of deliverance Mark 13:27 (Isaiah 11:12, 43:6-7 etc)

5. Breakdown on Matthew 24
Matthew 24 is the key to Revelation 6-10 Parallel language Sign of the Fig Tree Tribulation “Coming in the Clouds”

6. The First Sign of the Time
Coming of false christs and prophets
Per Paul, false teachers were coming to Ephesus during the overseers time (Acts 20:30) 58AD
Per Paul, false teachers caused the problems in the churches of Galatia (Gal. 2:4) 50AD
Per John, false teachers came were present (I John 2:18, 2 John 7, etc): 70AD
Per Jude, it had already happened (Jude 4,18) 70AD

7. The Second Sign of the Time
Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind. Mockery of every sort was added to their deaths. Covered with the skins of beasts, they were torn by dogs and perished, or were nailed to crosses, or were doomed to the flames and burnt, to serve as a nightly illumination, when daylight had expired – Tacitus Annals XV44
Acts 18:14-16 And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.” And he drove them from the judgment seat.
A great persecution
Until 64 AD, Roman government saw Christians as a sect of Judaism
After July 64 AD, Christians became the most persecuted group by Nero

8. The Third Sign of the Time
Colossians 1:6
which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister
The Gospel will be preached to the entire world
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men
Romans 10:18
But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world."

9. The Fourth Sign of the Time
Numbers 32:13 "So the LORD'S anger was aroused against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation that had done evil in the sight of the LORD was gone.”
Matthew 24:34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place” In the Bible, a generation was 40 years Jesus spoke around AD 30 AD 70 – Jerusalem destroyed

10. The Fifth Sign of the Time
The Abomination of Desolation This is defined in Luke 21:20 This occurred June, 68 AD
Luke 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.”

11. The Five Signs Point: 50-70 AD
The Sign of the False Teachers: The Sign of the Great Tribulation: The Sign of the Generation: The Sign of the Desolation: The Sign of the Gospel:

13. Welcome!
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14. Psalm 107:21-22 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving-kindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing.
Hymns
Invitation -

15. Wait on the Lord
Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

16. The Great “Waits” in the Bible
Noah waited in the ark Abraham waited for Isaac Moses waited to lead Israel Jacob waited for Rachel Israel waited in the wilderness We wait today for Jesus’ return

17. The Great “Waits” in Our Lives
Waiting for the Lord to work in our lives: for the recovery we need – Jas. 5:14 for spiritual recovery in others – I Jno 5:16 for the right person in our life – Gen. 2:18 for the job we need – II Thes. 3:12 for spiritual growth – II Pet. 1:5-11

18. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we benefit from patience? Hebrews 6:12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

19. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we benefit from patience? James 1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

20. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we benefit from patience? Romans 5:3-4 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

21. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we benefit from patience? POINT: We need to learn patience We WILL have to wait on the Lord

22. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we need to learn value? Matthew 13:45-46 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.”

23. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we need to learn value? POINT: Our great reward is cherished with cost

24. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we are not ready? Moses and Israel Acts 7:23-25

25. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps we are not ready? POINT: We may not be ready

26. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps other things are not ready? Jesus had to wait to preach Luke 3:23 When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph…..

27. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps other things are not ready? Jesus had to wait to preach To allow other things to get ready Luke 1:17 "It is (John the Baptist) who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah….so as to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

28. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps other things are not ready? Noah and the ark 1 Peter 3:20 Men today 2 Peter 3:8-9

29. Why Does God Make Us Wait
Perhaps other things are not ready? POINT: Even if we’re ready, other things are not

30. Learning To Wait on Him
God has MANY good reasons that we wait We need to learn: Patience Understanding Value

32. What Must I Do To Be Saved
Hear and Believe - Acts 4:4
Confess Jesus as Lord – Acts 8:37
Repent of your sins – Acts 2:38
Be baptized in water – Acts 22:16