Do Not
Be Misled

Matthew 24:1–14

Ed Rangel • Waupaca, WI
The First Command
"See to it that no one misleads you."
Matthew 24:4

Jerusalem Under Judgment

  • Matthew 24 grows directly out of Matthew 23.
  • Jesus announces the temple's destruction.
  • The context is historical covenant judgment.
The Sentence Pronounced
"Behold, your house is being left to you desolate!"
Matthew 23:38

Warning Against Deception

  • False christs multiply when people are shaken.
  • Trouble does not mean Christ lost control.
  • Religious fear and panic are forbidden.
Not Yet The End
"You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened..."
Matthew 24:6

Historical Disturbances

  • Upheaval was real in the first century.
  • "Birth pangs" do not authorize date-setting.
  • Acts 11 confirms early church famines.

The Call To Endure

  • Pressure reveals the true disciple.
  • Unchecked lawlessness makes love grow cold.
  • Steadfast endurance is not optional.
The test of discipleship is not how loudly a man reacts, but how long he remains faithful.

Focus On The Mission

  • The gospel advanced despite incoming judgment.
  • Worldly disturbance did not silence the word.
  • Faithfulness is required, not prophetic fixation.

Stand Steady

  • Refuse fear and panic as a lifestyle.
  • Stay anchored in the biblical text.
  • Strengthen the church before pressure hits.
While fearful men stare at the shaking world, Christ keeps spreading His gospel.

Obey The Gospel

  • Hear the Word
  • Believe Jesus is the Christ
  • Repent of Your Sins
  • Confess His Name
  • Be Baptized for the Remission of Sins
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