COMMENTARY

Lesson 1: Jeremiah 26:1-6
Jeremiah is commanded by God to stand in the court of the temple and warn the nation to repent of their sins or be destroyed. This is at the onset of the reign of King Johoiakim, placed in power by the Egyptians. It is possible that the prophet chose this time because of the crowds flooding into Jerusalem for the coronation ceremonies. A fuller rendition of Jeremiah's temple sermon is found in Jeremiah 7:1-7.

Lesson 2: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13
Paul gives thanks to God for the love of the church and prays that they might stand firm in that faith and increase in love so that they might be blameless at the coming of the Lord Jesus.

Gospel: Matthew 24:1-14
The disciples point out the impressiveness of the temple and Jesus responds that the day will come…