44 Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him. Jesus gave them a sample prayer and added a couple of parables to open their understanding about real prayer. In these private and personal times, He dealt with heart issues. In what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer,” Christ said to pray for God’s Kingdom to come (Matthew 6:10). 38 In the days before the flood, people were eating, drinking, and getting married until the day that Noah went into the ship. 32 “Learn from the story of the fig tree. 24 As Jesus left the temple courtyard and was walking away, his disciples came to him. Thankfully, Jesus still pursues His people. Those days immediately following the resurrection further teach us about the character of Jesus and also how to effectively develop and deploy others. For instance, Jesus asked these three to join him when he healed Jarius’ daughter (Mark 5:37), when he was transfigured (Matthew 17:1-2) and when he was in deep anguish in Gethsemane (Mark 14:33). 47 I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property. 29 “Immediately after the misery of those days, the sun will turn dark, the moon will not give light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken. They will work spectacular, miraculous signs and do wonderful things to deceive, if possible, even those whom God has chosen. They must focus on the heart and hands as well. I’ve told you this before it happens. Jesus empowered His disciples to “go…and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) and reminded them that He had the authority to do so. 40 “At that time two men will be working in the field. He empowered them to teach people to observe everything He commanded. 28 Vultures will gather wherever there is a dead body. One day Jesus appeared to His disciples while they were fishing, and He involved them in another miracle. Remember that in Luke 24:47, Christ Jesus said, And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. They proudly pointed out to him the temple buildings. Jesus was a mentor to the twelve – a personal trainer, tutor and teacher. Biblical Ministries Worldwide But those days will be reduced because of those whom God has chosen. Lawrenceville, GA 30043 34 “I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all these things take place. When its branch becomes tender and it sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. Jesus’ teaching and ministry began with a small group of unlearned, ordinary men and then turned into a movement that rapidly spread and is still spreading across the world.