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*'''Prophecy of the Last Days and Second Coming''' | *'''Prophecy of the Last Days and Second Coming''' | ||
:The disciples inquired of Jesus regarding the signs that would precede the end of the age and His second coming. Jesus indicated that wars, famines, and earthquakes would mark the onset of birth pains, and that numerous [[False Christ|false Christs]] and prophets would emerge, deceiving many, while lawlessness would abound and love would grow cold.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:3–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He instructed them to observe the Parable of the Fig Tree as a sign of His return,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A32-33&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:32–33 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> noting that the fig tree symbolizes Israel in Scripture. The revival of the fig tree, representing Israel’s restoration, is linked to the [[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming|timing of Jesus’ second coming]]. Additionally, Jesus conveyed the faith that God’s people should embody in the last days through the Parables of the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the Sheep and the Goats. | :The disciples inquired of Jesus regarding the signs that would precede the end of the age and His second coming. Jesus indicated that wars, famines, and earthquakes would mark the onset of birth pains, and that numerous [[False Christ|false Christs]] and prophets would emerge, deceiving many, while lawlessness would abound and love would grow cold.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:3–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He instructed them to observe the Parable of the Fig Tree as a sign of His return,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A32-33&version=NIV |title=Matthew 24:32–33 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> noting that the fig tree symbolizes Israel in Scripture. The revival of the fig tree, representing Israel’s restoration, is linked to the [[Timing of Jesus’ Second Coming|timing of Jesus’ second coming]]. Additionally, Jesus conveyed the faith that God’s people should embody in the last days through the Parables of the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the Sheep and the Goats. | ||
:Meanwhile, the chief priests, [[ | :Meanwhile, the chief priests, [[Scribes in the Bible|scribes]], and [[Elder|elders]] convened at the palace of the high priest Caiaphas to deliberate on how to execute Jesus. At that time, [[Judas Iscariot]], one of the twelve disciples, sought an opportunity to betray Jesus after accepting thirty pieces of silver from the chief priests.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+14%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=Mark 14:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Passion Week: Thursday—The Last Passover=== | ===Passion Week: Thursday—The Last Passover=== | ||