Getting Ready for the End Times
The Olivet Discourse: A Call to Watchfulness and Readiness The heart of this message is the Olivet Discourse, the teaching Jesus gave on the Mount of Olives shortly before His crucifixion. In this teaching, Jesus answered questions about the destruction of the temple, the troubles that would come, and the signs connected to His return. It is called the Olivet Discourse because it was delivered on the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem. What the Olivet Discourse teaches Jesus warned that hard times would come. He spoke about deception and false prophets. He described wars, unrest, and global trouble. He pointed to tribulation, lawlessness, and fear. He taught that His return would be visible and certain. He called His followers to remain spiritually alert. Signs connected to the times The message connects the Olivet Discourse to conditions seen in the world today: wars intensifying food insecurity increasing earthquakes in many places persecution of Christians rising violence and l...