Message Notes for July 13, 2025

Series: Mountaintop Moments

Title: The Mount of Olives— A View of the Future

Scriptures: Matthew 24:3-8,42-44, Matthew 26:36-41, 

Zechariah 14:4, Acts 1:10-11, Luke 21:34-37

The Mount of Olives is known for… __________________

Obeying Christ’s teachings keeps us wise until __________________

Prayer keeps us far from temptation but close to ________________

Christ’s return gives us strength through __________________

Family/Study Group Notes for July 13, 2025

Series: Mountaintop Moments

Title: The Mount of Olives- A View of the Future 

Scriptures: Matthew 24:3-8,42-44, Matthew 26:36-41, 

Zechariah 14:4, Acts 1:10-11, Luke 21:34-37

• Look up some pictures of the Mount of Olives, what fascinates you? 
• Read Matthew 24:3-8,42-44 when Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives. What are some themes in his teaching? How do Christ’s teachings of the end times help us now? When things get hard to discern, how can you look to Christ’s teachings? 
• Read Mattew 26:36-41 when Jesus prayed on the Mount of Olives. What symbolic “mountains” or places can you go to pray? Where can you go when you are worried, stressed, or afraid to help you enter God’s presence? 
• Read Zechariah 14:4. What questions about Christ’s return do you have? 
• Close with Luke 21:34-37. What are the commands Christ gives? What commands are challenging for you? 
• Of the 3 points below, which one do you want to focus on this week?
  • Obeying Christ’s teachings keeps us wise until the end. 
  • Prayer keeps us far from temptation but close to Christ.
  • Christ’s return gives us strength through difficulty.