9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.

10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.

11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.

13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as

a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:9-14

 

INTRODUCTION

1. Warning of Persecution

a) This was taught by the Lord Jesus in the Beatitudes Matthew 5:10-12

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven,

for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:10-12

b) There was a reminder of Persecution

16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.

18 You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. Matthew 10: 16-18

2. A fresh word of Warning

a) The context is that of the Second Coming

b) Tough times must be expected

 

PERSECUTION TO BE ANTICIPATED

9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.

10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Matthew 24: 9-10

1. Tribulation for believers

a) Betrayal

b) Delivered to be killed

c) Hatred will abound

d) Many will be affected adversely

2. For My name’s sake

a) All for the sake of the Lord Jesus

b) Identification with the Saviour

c) Suffering for the Lord is to be expected

 

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. Matthew 24:11-12

1. False prophets will arise

2. Many will be deceived

3. Lawlessness will abound

4. The love of many will grow cold

5. Will we fall?

 

OUR HOPE IN THE LORD

13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as

a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:13-14

1. The ability to endure to the end

2. The preaching of the gospel

a) It will continue to spread

b) Believers will continue to share their faith amidst persecution

c) Many will be faithful witnesses to the very end

3. The end will come

a) The Lord will return

b) He comes for the “regeneration” Matthew 19:28

So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory,

you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 19:28

c) The Lord’s Return will be one of great significance

i) Judgment

ii) Regeneration (New heavens and New Earth Isaiah 66:22)

 

CONCLUSION
1. To be sure we will not be among those who will fall away

2. To look forward to the Regeneration

3. To look forward to the Return of the Lord Jesus

4. To find the faith and strength to endure to the very end