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Getting Ready for the Climax of Human History

Dennis McCallum

1 Thessalonians 5:1-10

Jesus explains to his disciples the signs that are "birth pains" before the end of human history. He describes the presence of false teachers that will come in his name and wars, famines, earthquakes and nations will be against other nations. He warns his disciples that there will be intense persecution against Christians, that many will walk away from the faith and love will grow cold, but that the gospel will be preached to the whole world. From Jesus' words, it's clear that the end of human history will be categorized by events on multiple fronts, including: 1) theological; 2) sociological; 3) ecological; 4) technological; and 5) political. As we await the return of Jesus Christ, the call for Christians is one of anticipation and sobriety as we look forward to being with Jesus forever.

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I Have Told you Everything in Advance

Dennis McCallum

Luke 21:20-24

While on the Mount of Olive with his disciples, Jesus reveals information regarding the end times. Eschatology, or the study of end times, is important for understanding history, having confidence in God's word, learning what's to come and gives authentication to the Bible's entire message. The details Jesus reveals concerns the nation of Israel, which will be re-gathered as a nation prior to the Great Tribulation when Jesus returns to reign as Messiah. The proper response to understanding predictive prophecy is to learn more about the one it centers around - Jesus Christ.

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Religion vs. True Spirituality

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 23:1-39

Jesus takes one final shot at the Pharisees, and their legalistic mentality associated with religion. The Pharisees practiced false spirituality by living in hypocrisy, bossing and putting others under legalistic standards and being egotistical. Jesus' life emphasizes what real spirituality looks like: a humble, others-centered lifestyle of love that emphasizes Biblical truth and where what is on the outside reflects the internal change of the heart through loving and trusting God. Jesus came to offer eternal life, while the Pharisees merely wanted to look righteous on the outside, but inwardly were far from God. This religious mentality is a big barrier for people to come to faith in Jesus Christ.

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Counterattack

Scott Risley

Matthew 22:1-46

On the Tuesday before Jesus went to the cross, the religious leaders attempted to discredit Jesus. They thought by challenging Him on His authority to teach and do miracles they would find evidence to arrest Him. With each attack brought against Him, Jesus silenced the hypocritical leaders. He demonstrated their contempt for their Maker. When they asked, "Who do you think you are?" He answered, "I am the Son!"\r\n

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Jesus vs. the Religious

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 22:1-46

Jesus continues to speak in parables, comparing the Kingdom of God to an incredible wedding banquet that the host is ecstatic to invite everyone to. Those who don't want to partake in the banquet because of "busyness" or trivial matters hits at the self-righteous Pharisees Jesus was totally opposed to. The Pharisees, threatened by Jesus, try and trap him through different lines of questioning, but Jesus refuses to submit and continues to distinguish God's servant love versus their man-made self-righteous religion. God's real heart is to get as many people into His great banquet as possible, made possible through Jesus Christ.

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God's Sovereignty, Man's Revolt

Dennis McCallum

Luke 20:1-7

Jesus enters the temple and drives out those who are insulting the name of God. He then discusses parables with his disciples, which show the attitude and hearts of the Pharisees and religious people that were trying to kill him. The Pharisees were pseudo-spiritual, but were met with silence from Jesus because he understood their hearts were far from God. God's forbearance towards evil people is incredible, but not infinite, and eventually there will be judgment for those who are evil. All people are ultimately accountable to God for their lives, possessions, and use of their gifts; and yet God is willing to allow people to get involved in His work.

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Jesus' Triumphal Entry

Dennis McCallum

Daniel 9:24-25

Jesus finally enters Jerusalem, days before he will go to the cross to pay for humanity's sin. The people of Jesus' time were expecting a conquering King Messiah to rule with authority, but Jesus' entrance was marked by humility by riding in on a donkey and weeping for the city that was about to take him to his death. Jesus' predicted death was foretold through a prophecy in Daniel 9. This teaching focuses intently on the prophecy from Daniel 9 concerning the time of Jesus' death. Jesus' life was the culmination of many fulfilled prophecies told in the Old Testament, and gives unique claims to who he is and why people should listen and ask for forgiveness through him.

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The King Arrives

Scott Risley

Matthew 20:29-34

As Jesus' ministry on earth comes to a close just before Passover, the gloves come off! No more forbidding people to tell of their miraculous healings, no more hiding His true identity! As He enters Jerusalem to accomplish His mission to die on the cross, He enters, riding on a donkey according to prophecy, to not only verify who He was but to provoke the people to make a decision about Him.

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Paradox of the Kingdom: The Way Up is Down

Dennis McCallum

Philippians 2:3-8

As Jesus is going up to Jerusalem, he teaches his disciples about what true spiritual leadership is in God's sight. Human leadership comes from very little power and is selfishly motivated to try and take love, praise, protection and security from others. In contrast, Jesus perfectly exemplified biblical leadership by choosing to set aside his own praise and glory to sacrificially love others, going to great lengths by dying for humanity on the cross. Two principle lessons come from this teaching of Jesus: 1) we should be willing to follow Jesus' leadership; and 2) we should learn to imitate him in our own leadership roles.

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