Matthew 24:1-3

I. AN OVERWHELMING ANNOUNCEMENT

A. The temple would be destroyed (Matthew 24:2)
B. The troubled disciples ask, “When?” (Matthew 24:3)

II. “WHEN WILL THESE THINGS BE?” THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM

A. A lot of things will happen that are not signs (Matthew 24:4-14)
B. There will be a sign to flee (Matthew 24:15-28; cf. Luke 21:20)
C. The fall of the Jewish state (Matthew 24:29-31)
D. The parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-35)

III. WHAT ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD?

A. Of that day and hour – no signs or warnings (Matthew 24:36)
B. Similar to the days of Noah (Matthew 24:37-39)
C. Are you ready, or have you become distracted? (Matthew 24:40-44)
D. The faithful and wise servant (Matthew 24:45-47)
E. The evil servant (Matthew 24:48-51)