INSTRUCTIONS and PURPOSE:
For each of the 15 weeks of the Matthew study space will be give for three elements: Preparation, Sermon Notes, and Reflection:

PREPARATION PART A
Read each of the verses provided and summarize what you read prior to Sunday's message.

PREPARATION PART B
Answer the following two questions in relation to the verses you summarized:
What do these verses teach me about God?
What should I do in response?

SERMON NOTES
A page is provided to take notes during Sunday’s messages.

REFLECTION
A series of questions are provided as a way to further reflect on some of the topics discussed on Sunday morning.

PURPOSE: GROWING IN CHRISTIAN MATURITY
Growing in Christian maturity is a life-long process and it takes intentionality. Six targets for growth have been identified below. You are invited to use this tool with us as we seek to grow in these areas together.

SIX TARGETS FOR CHRISTIAN GROWTH
Spending time with Jesus
Committing to a community of believers
Responding to the Holy Spirit
Building up the church
Pursuing healthy relationships
Showing and sharing the gospel

WEEK 13 - PREPARATION PART A
Read the following verses and summarize each verse.
Primary: Matthew 24:1-28
Secondary: 2 Timothy 3:1-9
2 Peter 3:3-4
Jude 1:17-25

WEEK 13 - PREPARATION PART B
With respect to the passages above, answer the two following questions:
(1) What do these passages teach me about God?
(2) What should I do in response?

WEEK 13 - SERMON NOTES
Suggested Outline:

Timeless Principles:

Application for Today (What's Next?):

WEEK 13 - REFLECTION QUESTIONS (do after message)
(Matthew 24:1-29)

What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?

What will be the events that take place globally preceding the Sceond Coming of Jesus?

What will happen to believers and to the gospel before the Second Coming of Jesus?

What deceptive things will be happening? Describe them in detail.

Given the amount of deception what instruction does Jesus give his followers?

What is Jesus' purpose in giving this teaching?

Are there any specific warnings that you personally need to pay attention to?