Title: The Olivet Discourse - Understanding the second Coming of Jesus
Speaker: Wan Lai Meng
Date: 9 JAN
Time: 7:30pm to 10:00pm
VENUE: ALBY Events
111 North Bridge Road, Peninsula Plaza #05-09 (City Hall MRT)
(Parking available at Capitol Piazza. $3 per entry after 6pm on weekdays)
Fee: $10 (includes $5 voucher)
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? (Matthew 24:3)
The Olivet Discourse is named thus because Jesus was teaching His Jewish disciples on the Mount of Olives facing the Temple. What is the context of this teaching? Where is the Church at this point in time? What were the factors that led the Lord to make this teaching?
Have you been taught that the “Olivet Discourse” concerns the Church and conditions of the world prior to Jesus’ 2nd Coming? And that the key to Jesus’ return depends on the Church accomplishing the Great Commission (Matt.28: 19-20) in Matt.24: 14?
Setting the proper context of the “Olivet Discourse” will help you understand the “Last Days” as it should be understood. Jesus was speaking to a Jewish audience who asked a specific question regarding the “signs” of Jesus’ “coming” and the “end of the age” (a better translation than “world”).
We need to explore the mindset of the Jewish audience, and from Old Testament scriptures in order to understand our Lord’s teaching. We also need to review the preceding events in Matthew 23 that prompted the questions. Jesus’ teaching drew heavily from the Old Testament prophets, particularly Daniel 9:26-27. T
This talk will clarify the Olivet Discourse teaching from the proper perspective of the Jewish audience. You will begin to see how events are shaping up.
How do we know the “signs” leading to Jesus’s Second Coming? Look at Israel!
About Wan Lai Meng
Born and educated in Singapore, Wan Lai Meng moved to Perth, Australia with his family in 1998. For nearly 30 years he held senior executive positions in several multi-national companies. He became a born-again Christian in 1986, and served in various capacities in the church in Singapore.
After taking up seminary studies to improve his understanding of the Bible and to minister more effectively in his church, he decided to exit the business world to focus more intensely on the study of God's Word, the Bible, in 1997. Now ministering in small groups he is involved in preaching and teaching in both Singapore and Perth, Australia.
He has spent the last ten years in an intensive study of the Bible and has developed a great love for Israel and the Jewish people. Out of which led him to writing the book ISRAEL A LIGHT UNTO THE NATIONS to illuminate the Church's understanding of Israel and to support and pray for her.