<< Previous | Index | Next >>"THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW" Chapter Twenty-Four This chapter records the beginning of the Olivet discourse, prompted by questions following Jesus’ prediction of the destruction of the temple (1-3). It involves the destruction of Jerusalem which occurred in 70 A.D., though many also see intertwining references to the Second Coming of Christ (4-51). POINTS TO PONDER * The fulfillment of events foretold by Jesus in this chapter * The importance of being prepared and productive REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What are the main points of this chapter? - The destruction of the temple foretold - Mt 24:1-3 - The sign when things would soon occur - Mt 24:4-28 - Events after the tribulation in those days - Mt 24:29-35 - The need to be prepared and productive - Mt 24:36-51 2) What questions were prompted by Jesus’ prediction? (3) - "When will these things be? What will be the sign...?" 3) What did Jesus say would not be the sign? (4-13) - False christs, wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, persecution, lawlessness 4) What would happen before the "end" would come? (14) - The gospel preached in all the world (cf. Mk 16:15; Ro 10:16-18; Col 1:23) 5) What would be the sign for those in Judea to flee? (15-16; cf. Lk 21:20-21) - The abomination of desolation (Jerusalem surrounded by armies) 6) What would happen immediately after the tribulation of those days? (29-31) - Cataclysmic events involving celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars) - The sign of the Son of Man, His coming on clouds of heaven, gathering the elect 7) Where else is language like this used to describe judgment upon a nation? - Against Babylon, Egypt, Edom, Assyria Isa 13:6-13; 19:1-2; 34:4-6; Nah 1:1-5 8) What would not pass away before these things would be fulfilled? (34) - The generation of people when Jesus lived on the earth 9) Why did Jesus stress the importance of preparation and productivity? (36-51) - No one knows the day or hour - The Son of Man will come unexpectedly - His servants will be judged by their faithful service<< Previous | Index | Next >>
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