Two Very Different Questions

Theme: Jesus Distinguishes the Destruction of Jerusalem from His Second Coming.
I. Destruction of Jerusalem brings Millennial Reign of Christ – vv. 1-14
A. The Disciples Ask Two Different Questions – vv. 1-3; Ac 1:6-7
B. The Beginnings of Sorrows – vv. 4-8; v. 24; Re 6:2-4
C. Despite Apostasy, the Gospel Will be Preached to All the nations – vv. 9-14; Re 2:10; 2 Pe 2:1; 2 Th 2:2-3; Mt 28:19
II. Fleeing because of Persecution – vv. 15-22, 32-35
A. The Defiling of the Earthly Temple Signals the End of Israel as a Physical nation – vv. 15-22; Lk 21:20; Da 11:31; Ro 10:18; Re 7:14
B. This Generation will not Pass Away Before these Things Come to Pass – vv. 32-35; Mt 10:23; 16:28; I Pe 1:23-25
III. Christ's Second Coming will be for All to See – vv. 23-31
A. No Signs will be needed! – vv. 23-28; Mk 13:21; 2 Pe 3:17; Lk 17:24
B. The Destruction of the Universe – vv. 29; Ac 2:20
C. The Elect Gathered to Christ Eternally – vv. 30-31; Da 7:13; Lk 23:30; 2 Th 2:1