Ray Bentley - January 5, 2020 - Matthew 24:15-26
Jesus prepared His people for what is to come, and He still doing so today. The two re-gatherings of Israel foreshadow two comings of the Messiah. The Bible gives us a lens through which we can understand and interpret the times in which we live. At the very center of God’s plans for the worldis the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. We need to understand the "abomination of decoration" discussed by Daniel. This is the critical sign mentioned in this chapter. The revelation of the man of sin, the beast, and the tribulation are important markers in prophecy. But something wonderful will happen at the very end!
Ray Bentley - January 12, 2020 - Matthew 24:21-31
Jesus gives us a beautiful word of hope, regarding the "elect." The elect have been divinely chosen by Him and called out as His people, His very own children. The disciples asked Jesus, "What will be the sign that You are coming?" Rather than s...
Ray Bentley - January 19, 2020 - Matthew 24:32-36
The final generation will see the second Coming of Jesus! The fig tree represents Israel. The question of the parable is who or what is the fig tree and how long is a generation? Just as the fig tree withered, so would Israel soon be destroyed by ...
Ray Bentley - January 26, 2020 - Matthew 24:36-44
Jesus exhorts us to watch for the signs of the times. The signs He has been describing will be proof that His arrival is near. He said the end times will be like the days of Noah, which were marked by violence and demonic oppression. Most of the ...
