Matthew 24 Explained

Introduction:
Some suggest everything in Mt. 24; Mk. 13:1-37; Lk. 21:5-36 applies to Jesus’ second coming. Others believe passages deal with destruction of Jerusalem only. Still others believe portions concern the destruction of Jerusalem & refer to the second coming. Tonight, we’ll look at this in detail.

I. The context:
    A. Lk. 21:5-6—Jesus says the ___________ will be completely destroyed.
    B. Mt. 23:38; Mk. 13:34—Jesus leaves temple area—on _________ of _________.
    C. Disciples ask questions:
        1. When will the __________ be destroyed?
        2. What will be the ________ of the end of the world?
        3. When would His __________ take place?
    D. See also Mk. 13:4; Lk. 21:7. In Jesus’ reply—He speaks of 2 events!

II. 24:4-8—signs that will come to pass before _________________ destruction.
    A. 24:5—__________ Christ’s.
    B. 24:6—_________ & rumors of ________.
    C. 24:7—_________ & natural ___________.
    D. Note 24:8—Jesus says these things did NOT signify the nearness of the end!

III. 24:9-14—A great __________ would arise.
    A. 24:9 has been _____________.
    B. 24:10—many _______ ________.
    C. 24:11—a rise of _____ _________.
    D. 24:12—many peoples love _______ ________.
    E. 24:13—those who endure to end would be _____________.
    F. 24:14—the ________ would be proclaimed to the world!
        1. See Rom. 1:8; Col. 1:5-6; 23
        2. “________” refers to destruction of Jerusalem; not world.

IV. 24:15-28—the _________ signs.
    A. 24:15—__________ of ____________ is the Roman army.
    B. 24:16—Flee to the ______________.
    C. 24:17-18—no time to return home!
    D. 24:19—what would this have to do w/the second coming?
    E. 24:20—what would this have to do w/the second coming?
    F. 24:21-22—destruction was complete; again—referring to destruction of Jerusalem!
    G. 24:23-28—Many would associate destruction of Jerusalem w/Christ’s _______ ______.
        1. Jesus tells disciples NOT to worry about reports of His presence!
        2. When Jesus returns ______________ will know! 24:28—a description of the spiritual condition of the Jews!

V. 24:29-35—after the destruction:
    A. ___________ language here. Difficult. Apocalyptic. 24:29-30 a description of God’s _________________ upon the Jewish nation.
    B. 24:31—gospel would go out w/greater force/impact after destruction of Jerusalem.
    C. 24:32-33—parable of the _________ ________.
    D. 24:34-35—all the things to this point would take place in that ________________!



Matthew 24 Explained Introduction: Some suggest everything in Mt. 24; Mk. 13:1-37; Lk. 21:5-36 applies to Jesus’ second coming. Others believe passages deal with destruction of Jerusalem only. Still others believe portions concern the destruction of Jerusalem & refer to the second coming. Tonight, we’ll look at this in detail. I. The context: A. Lk. 21:5-6—Jesus says the ___________ will be completely destroyed. B. Mt. 23:38; Mk. 13:34—Jesus leaves temple area—on _________ of _________. C. Disciples ask questions: 1. When will the __________ be destroyed? 2. What will be the ________ of the end of the world? 3. When would His __________ take place? D. See also Mk. 13:4; Lk. 21:7. In Jesus’ reply—He speaks of 2 events! II. 24:4-8—signs that will come to pass before _________________ destruction. A. 24:5—__________ Christ’s. B. 24:6—_________ & rumors of ________. C. 24:7—_________ & natural ___________. D. Note 24:8—Jesus says these things did NOT signify the nearness of the end! III. 24:9-14—A great __________ would arise. A. 24:9 has been _____________. B. 24:10—many _______ ________. C. 24:11—a rise of _____ _________. D. 24:12—many peoples love _______ ________. E. 24:13—those who endure to end would be _____________. F. 24:14—the ________ would be proclaimed to the world! 1. See Rom. 1:8; Col. 1:5-6; 23 2. “________” refers to destruction of Jerusalem; not world. IV. 24:15-28—the _________ signs. A. 24:15—__________ of ____________ is the Roman army. B. 24:16—Flee to the ______________. C. 24:17-18—no time to return home! D. 24:19—what would this have to do w/the second coming? E. 24:20—what would this have to do w/the second coming? F. 24:21-22—destruction was complete; again—referring to destruction of Jerusalem! G. 24:23-28—Many would associate destruction of Jerusalem w/Christ’s _______ ______. 1. Jesus tells disciples NOT to worry about reports of His presence! 2. When Jesus returns ______________ will know! 24:28—a description of the spiritual condition of the Jews! V. 24:29-35—after the destruction: A. ___________ language here. Difficult. Apocalyptic. 24:29-30 a description of God’s _________________ upon the Jewish nation. B. 24:31—gospel would go out w/greater force/impact after destruction of Jerusalem. C. 24:32-33—parable of the _________ ________. D. 24:34-35—all the things to this point would take place in that ________________!