Bethany was a suburb of jerusalem, a short walking distance away. If you dont know anything else, first go to this chapter, and get to know it inside and out, especially in these days, in these years leading up to the return of jesus christ to this earth. We want to examine the context of this chapter and see how it was. In the midst of this discourse jesus said in matthew 24. The inner meaning of the last judgment symbolism in matthew 24. Studies on matthew 24 pdf download secrets unsealed. Matthew, chapters 24 and 25 are thematically tied together, as both chapters deal with the second coming of christ. Premillennialists use this chapter as a springboard for all sorts of fanciful teaching and wild speculation. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. Following jesus statement about the temples destruction, the disciples ask two questions v. Matthew 24 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Matthew 24 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Matthew 24 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 24. He foretells the investment of the city by the romans. Truly i tell you, not one stone here will be left on another. True judgment matthew 89 27 the kings power matthew 10 30 the kings ambassadors matthew 1112 33 the kings conflicts matthew 37 the kings secrets matthew 14 40 the kings withdrawal matthew 15 43 the kings concern matthew 16 46 the kings surprise matthew 17 49 the kings glory. Lets just put the sayings of jesus into words that we can understand. There is some variation in dispensational interpretation of these. This approach is attractive in some ways, especially in that it makes the words of jesus in matthew 24. Bible study questions on matthew and the sermon on the mount. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in. While the message includes a prediction of the imminent fall of jerusalem, it also goes far beyond to point. Matthew chapter 24 matthew henry complete commentary. We have already proven from matthew chapter 23 who jesus is talking to in matthew 24.
The apostles, in the memoirs made by them, which are called gospels. Pastor bohr, in this series, shows how this chapter applies especially to christians living in these end times, while also having a foundational application to the. In this chapter, we have jesus himself giving very explicit details about events leading up to and during the time that he returns to earth. However chapter 23 and 24 are different in the fact that 23 is public teaching while 24 is done privately. Notes for matthew chapter 26 page 2 of 8 verses 67. Nobody but godthe father knows the day nor the hour of jesus return. Matthew chapter 2325 records jesus eschatological discourse with his disciples. Mark records the story of the widow putting her money in the treasury between the time of the denunciation of the religious leaders and the olivet discourse.
Matthew 24 new international version niv the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times. We all know who he is talking about when he said this. In fact, it is not a coincidence that matthew 24 begins with the destruction of jerusalem as does the great controversy. M atthew 24 is undoubtedly one of the most encouraging, yet often misunderstood, chapters in the new testament. It involves the destruction of jerusalem which occurred in 70 a. This is a summary of the twentyfourth chapter of matthew, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you. Matthew 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. In the midst of this discourse jesus said in matthew. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. While jesus was in bethany in the home of a man known as simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. Through the centuries the most common interpretive approach to the predictions jesus made in this chapter is to see them all or mostly all fulfilled in the great destruction that came upon jerusalem and judea in a.
It is the purpose of this study to do precisely that, and, in fact, to relate the use of the term in matt 24. Matthew 24 the parable of the wedding feast 22 and again jesus o spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 p the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave q a wedding feast for his son, 3 and r sent his servants 1 to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. So this event, unheard of in the old testament, was mainly spoken of by the apostle paul 1 thes 4. Matthew 24 summary and key verses what christians want. Verses 48 of matthew chapter 24 parallel to a comparable extent the events following the opening of the seven seals in revelation chapter six so we will quote the comparable verses of revelation 6 with the corresponding matthew text. Matthew 24 the most important prophecy chapter in the. Jesus foretells the doom of jerusalem and the destruction of the templegreat calamities will precede his second cominghe gives the parable.
Matthew 24 and the destruction of jerusalem david padfield 1. Matthew pdfs for reading or downloading book of revelation. Reading through the new testament, one chapter at a time. That day and hour brian schwertley we now come to the section of the olivet discourse mt.
A study of matthew 24 by wayne jackson in this era of change, from one millennium to another, there may be no context that has become the focus of more controversy than the twentyfourth chapter of matthew s gospel record. His disciples inquire when and what shall be the sign of this destruction, 3. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The certain end of an uncertain culture matthew 24. As a close study will reveal, it teaches nothing similar to dispensationalism. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many. The living word of god chapter 23 chapter 24 digression 22. Before the middle of the second century we find the name gospel already given to the accounts of the life of jesus. Christ foretells the destruction of the temple, 1,2. Although this chapter alone can be a very extensive study, a quick look at a summary and key verses of matthew 24 can serve as a springboard. This section forms jesus last major discourse and his most prophetic and apocalyptic message of the coming of the end of the world or the present age. Pdf matthew chapter 2325 records jesus eschatological discourse with his disciples.
For those not having adobe acrobat reader, you will need that in order to open a pdf. The destruction of jerusalem and the final destruction of the world. Our lord answers, and enumerates themfalse christs, 5. Matthew 24 jesus left the temple and was going away. An exposition of matthew twenty four on the second coming of. Lets start 24 by giving what i believe are the 2 most important lessons in this chapter. Matthew chapter 24 summary and what god wants from us. What advantages would matthew have to qualify him to write this record. I personally believe that matthew 24 is the single most important chapter in the bible for christians on endtimes prophecy. Notes for matthew chapter 24 part 1 page 1 of 8 introduction chapter 24 focuses on the events of jesus second coming. Amen, i say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be.
In fact, the great controversy encloses the two great events of matthew 24. The context and theological setting of matthew 24 the olivet discourse mt. Matthew 24 and the great tribulation reformed online. To understand the context you must begin by reading chapter 23, giving particular attention to vv. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. It is an extrabiblical word to denote a snatching away of the bride of christ. The hopefulness of the father and son chapter 22 digression 20. Matthew 24 and therefore must be studied alongside this chapter. The gospel of matthew chapter twentyfour this chapter records the beginning of the olivet discourse, prompted by questions following jesus prediction of the destruction of the temple. Matthew 1 17 matthew chapter 1 the traditional title gospel of matthew has its origin from the earliest part of the christian era.
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