Lesson 4 The Antichrist

Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming.” II Thessalonians 2:8

In this lesson, we learn about the fierce lawless leader whom we call the Antichrist. He will oppose God and His people.

Jot down some things you learned about him.
What are some of his names?
What is he like?
Where will he come from?
What religion will he observe?
What will his end be?

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Reflect
What if we are the generation who will live to see the reign of the Antichrist? Will we recognize him? Will we even know what to look for?

If we are alive when these events come upon the earth, we want to be faithful to the Lord. We want to persevere and not fall away. We need to prepare for the future by developing faithfulness today.

This week, how can you practice,
- Dying to self?
- Taking up your cross and following Jesus?
- Not denying the Lord?
- Faithfulness in the small hidden places of your life?

Respond
Write out a prayer asking the Lord to develop boldness and courage in your character. Ask Him for opportunities to honor Him this week. Trust Him with your future.

Read
For this week, the Scripture readings are Matthew 24:9-28, Mark 13:9-23 and Luke 21:12-24.