Matthew 24:39
And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 24:39?

2. How can we prepare for Christ's return as described in Matthew 24:39?

3. What does "swept them all away" teach about being spiritually vigilant?

4. How does Matthew 24:39 relate to Noah's time and today's world?

5. What actions ensure we are not caught unaware like in Matthew 24:39?

6. How can we help others understand the urgency of Matthew 24:39's warning?

7. What does Matthew 24:39 reveal about the suddenness of God's judgment?

8. How does Matthew 24:39 relate to the story of Noah's flood?

9. Why were people unaware until the flood came, as stated in Matthew 24:39?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24?

11. How does the 'one taken, one left' description (Luke 17:34-35) reconcile with other New Testament passages depicting the end times differently?

12. Is revenge acceptable? (Leviticus 24:19-20 vs. Matthew 5:39)

13. Why does Jesus's restrictive view on divorce (Matthew 19:3-9) seem to conflict with more lenient provisions in Deuteronomy 24:1-4?

14. What does 'No One Knows the Day or Hour' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Noah and the flood help us understand the nature of God's judgment and mercy?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not "oblivious" to the signs of the times as the people were in Noah's day?

3. How can we apply the lessons of preparedness and vigilance in our daily walk with Christ?

4. What are some modern-day "warnings" that we might be ignoring, and how can we better heed them?

5. How does the certainty of Christ's return impact your priorities and decisions today?1. What is the significance of Jesus' prediction about the Temple's destruction?

2. How do the signs of the end of the age affect your understanding of global events?

3. How can we apply Jesus' warning about false Christs and prophets in our context?

4. What does the "abomination of desolation" reveal about the severity of the end-times tribulation?

5. How does Jesus' depiction of His return inspire hope and awe?

6. What lessons can we draw from the Parable of the Fig Tree about recognizing the signs of the times?

7. How can we practice watchfulness in our faith journey as instructed by Jesus?

8. What are some practical ways to apply the call to readiness for Christ's return in our daily lives?

9. How does Jesus' teaching about the end of the age impact your perspective on current world events?

10. How can we discern true from false teachings in light of Jesus' warnings?

11. In what ways does Jesus' discourse on His second coming affect your understanding of biblical prophecy?

12. How does the Parable of the Fig Tree underscore the nearness of Christ's return?

13. How does the unpredictability of Jesus' return challenge us to live faithfully each day?

14. How can we use Jesus' warnings to guide our responses to spiritual deception?

15. How can the promise of Jesus' return encourage us amidst trials and tribulations?

16. How does Jesus' discourse on His second coming deepen your longing for His return?

17. How can we encourage others to stay vigilant and prepared for the Second Coming?

18. What are some ways we can ensure our faith and actions align with Jesus' call for watchfulness?

19. How does the cosmic description of Christ's return shape your understanding of His majesty and power?

20. How can we draw hope from the promise of the gospel being preached to all nations before the end?

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