Scripture Reading: Matt. 5:3, 20, 24:30, 25:1-4, 14-15, 2 Tim. 4:7-8, 2 Pet. 1:19

Ⅰ　

The reality of the kingdom of the heavens is the reality of the overcoming church life. It is an exercise to the seeking believers in the church age – Matt. 5-7

Ⅱ　

The appearance of the Kingdom of the Heavens is the appearance of Christendom, existing along with the church in the church age – 13:24-42

Ⅲ　

The reality of the kingdom of the heavens is the heavenly part of the Millennium – v. 43, 2 Tim. 4:18

Ⅳ　

The sings of Christ's coming and of the consummation of the age – Matt. 24:30, Rev. 1:7

A　

The Restoration of Israel.

B　

The rebuilding of the temple.

C　

The great tribulation – v. 21.

D　

Antichrist.

E　

The rapture of the saints – v. 40-41

Ⅴ　

The believer's attitude toward the coming of Christ – be watchful and prepared – Matt. 24:42-22, 25:13

A　

Being watchful in life, preparing oil in our vessels – v. 1-4

B　

Being faithful in our service, applying talents granted from the Lord – v. 14-30

C　

Loving it, awaiting it, and taking it as an encouragement – 2 Tim. 4:7-8

D　

Giving heed to the prophetic word – 2 Pet. 1:19