What does the Bible really say about the end of the world? In Matthew 24:15–28, Jesus speaks plainly about a future period of great tribulation - a time of unparalleled suffering, global distress, deception, and persecution that will take place before His return. Far from being a topic for speculation or fear, these words from Jesus are given to prepare His followers to stand firm, live ready, and hold fast to hope.
In this message, Victor walks through Jesus’ teaching on the Great Tribulation, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments to explain:
What the Tribulation is: a seven-year period of unprecedented testing, pressure, and suffering in which God’s people are refined and the world is shaken.
When it happens: beginning with a false peace and climaxing in the “abomination of desolation” in the rebuilt temple, leading into the second half of this period that Jesus Himself calls “great tribulation.”
Global signs and events: wars, famine, disease, natural disasters, and violence on a scale never seen before.
The rise of the Antichrist and the false prophet: political and religious leaders who will demand worship, unify nations, control economies, and deceive many.
The persecution of believers: a time of costly discipleship, where following Christ may mean suffering, betrayal, or even martyrdom.
God’s sovereign hand: even in tribulation, Jesus says the days will be “cut short for the sake of the elect,” reminding us that nothing happens outside of God’s control.
Judgment and hope: the pouring out of God’s wrath against sin and rebellion, yet also the assurance that Christ will return in power and glory.
Victor also shows how these truths speak to our lives today. Jesus’ teaching is not meant to create fear but faith. He gives His disciples clear instructions:
Don’t be deceived – stay anchored in Scripture, not swayed by false prophets, signs, or date-setters.
Don’t be shaken – remember that God is sovereign, even in chaos, and He sets the limits of suffering.
Don’t be passive – live ready for Christ’s return by sharing the gospel, walking in holiness, and enduring faithfully.
Don’t live in fear – live in hope, fixing your eyes on the blessed hope of Christ’s coming.
This episode invites listeners to consider how Jesus’ teaching on the end times shapes the way we live right now. Instead of avoiding the topic of the end of the world, we are called to face it with confidence, courage, and readiness, knowing that our Saviour has already overcome the world.
Whether you are new to studying prophecy or have heard many messages on the end times, this sermon will encourage you to see Jesus at the centre of it all - the One who warns us, prepares us, and promises to come again in power and glory.
Listen in as Victor unpacks Matthew 24:15–28 and helps us understand what it means to live faithfully in light of Christ’s return.
