
Olivet Discourse- 1 TITLE: Anchors for the End Times TEXT: Matthew 24:1-14 TONE: Encouragement TARGET: Believers TASK: To encourage believers to be aware, waiting, prepared, and faithful as they anticipate the Lord’s Return. TEACH: Growing up, some of fondest memories involved bouncing around on the trampoline with my cousins. We had epic wrestling matches and even adventurous sleepovers under the stars. When my kids were younger, some of best times were spent on a trampoline. However, living in Oklahoma presents a unique challenge for trampoline owners. High winds and tornadoes can quickly transform these playful platforms into hazardous projectiles. We realized we needed a solution to keep our trampoline -and everyone around it -safe. That’s when I decided to anchor it. I drove three-foot metal stakes into the ground, each topped with an eyelet, and secured the trampoline using ratchet straps. This simple yet ...