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Matthew 24 · Grade 4

Faithful Until He Comes

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As Jesus left the temple, He told His disciples that its great stones would all be thrown down. On the Mount of Olives they asked when this would happen and what would be the sign of His coming and the end of the age. Matthew 24 begins Jesus' fifth and final teaching section.

Jesus warned them not to be led astray. Many would come claiming to be the Christ. There would be wars, famines and earthquakes, but these are only the beginning. His followers would face hatred, and many would fall away, but the one who endures to the end will be saved. "This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations."

The Son of Man will come visibly, like lightning across the sky, on the clouds with power and great glory, and His angels will gather His chosen ones. No one knows the day or hour, not even the angels. As in Noah's day, people will be going about ordinary life. So Jesus' followers must watch and be like the faithful servant whom the master finds doing his job when he returns.

Show What You Know

  1. What two questions did the disciples ask on the Mount of Olives?

  2. What did Jesus say must be preached before the end?

  3. How will the Son of Man's coming be like lightning?

  4. Why should Jesus' followers stay ready?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. As left the temple, He told His disciples that its great stones would all be thrown down.
  2. On the Mount of Olives they asked when this would happen and what would be the sign of His and the end of the age.
  3. Many would claiming to be the Christ.
  4. The Son of Man will come visibly, like lightning across the sky, on the with power and great glory, and His angels will gather His chosen ones.

Think About It

  1. Jesus said His coming will be sudden. How does that encourage you to live faithfully today rather than worry?

  2. What job has Jesus given you to be doing when He returns?

Memory Verse

“This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.”

Matthew 24:14 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is one thing you could do each day to be ready for Jesus?
  • Jesus said His words will never pass away. How can that comfort us when things change?

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