#28: The Mount of Olives: where Christ ascended and will return

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The sermon delves into the significance of the Mount of Olives in biblical context, drawing lessons for spiritual understanding. The Mount of Olives is portrayed as a symbol of anointing, representing the spiritual sustenance of God's people.

The sermon explores various instances in the Bible where the Mount of Olives is associated with crucial events. It begins with Jesus teaching in the temple during the day and residing at Mount of Olives at night, highlighting its special importance. Reference is made to Zechariah's prophecy, connecting the mount with anointing and the Lord's return.

In Matthew 24, the chapter about the signs of Christ's return, Jesus sits on the Mount of Olives, signifying the need for believers to be under His anointing to discern the signs accurately. The anointing from the mount protects against worldly deceptions, as seen in the case of King Herod's grand Temple project.

Furthermore, the Mount of Olives is linked to the fulfillment of prophecies. Jesus instructs his disciples from there, fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy about the Messiah's arrival, demonstrating its significance in the revelation of the Messiah's coming.

When Jesus ascends to heaven, the Mount of Olives becomes the departure point, underlining the importance of carrying the anointing (represented by oil) until His return. This anointing, symbolized as oil, signifies the Holy Spirit's presence and is crucial for believers, as highlighted in the parable of the ten virgins. The Mount of Olives becomes the bridge between heaven and earth, emphasizing that believers will leave the world with the anointing of the Holy Spirit and return with Jesus, demonstrating the eternal significance of spiritual anointing.

The sermon concludes by emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit, depicted as anointing oil, which quickens mortal bodies and ensures spiritual preparedness for Christ's return, emphasizing the intimate connection between the Mount of Olives, anointing, and the return of Jesus.

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