Olivet discourse Part 2
Matthew 24:35-51 & 25:1-46
This exegesis is the last half of the Olivet discourse; Matthew 24: 36-51, and the complete chapter of Matthew 25:1-46
I'll be working on this the next couple of days. Hope to be finished in a week or so.
These are Jesus’s words concerning his 2nd coming and his Final Judgment of all people.
The outline for this study is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Parables
3. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth
4. That day and hour…Matthew 24:36
5. The days of Noah
6. Left Behind
7. Parable of the Unfaithful Servant
8. Parable of the wise and foolish virgins
9. Parable of the talents
10. Parable’s considered
11. Matthew 25 end/ Final Judgment
12. Thoughts on Full Preterist interpretation of Matthew 24
INTRODUCTION
In the previous study, Part 1 of the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24: 4-34), it was illustrated, through the Bible and recorded eye-witness history, exactly what Jesus was saying in the first half of the Olivet discourse. Matthew 24:3, Mark 13:4, and Luke 21:7 records the questions that his disciples asked him immediately after leaving the Temple, and pronouncing judgment on it. Clearly, the disciples expected the ending of the Mosaic age, the beginning of the age of the Messiah, and the destruction of the Temple and city would be the same event, and they were greatly puzzled. Verse 4 clearly reveals : "And Jesus answered." Jesus answered their question, and he thoroughly explained everything. If you have a eschatological system that interprets Matthew 24:4-34 as anything other than Jesus explaining the lead up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, when the Temple was destroyed, I urge you to revisit Prophecy study #5 found here:
Jesus takes the time to explain that his "coming in judgment" of the city of Jerusalem, the Temple, and the unbelieving Jews was separate from his coming as King (bodily, at his second advent). The Olivet discourse (Matt 24-25, Mark 13, Luke 21) was Jesus teaching his disciples how the 2 events were to be expected at different times, and the 3 parables that speak to the great delay, in the last half of the Olivet discourse.
Many modern Bible teachers intermix this whole passage up with Revelation and other parts of prophetic scripture found in the New Testament. In doing so they needlessly convolute understanding of this passage. This happens because many are predisposed to a "system" of Eschatological interpretation, and bend the Bible to meet their presuppositions. Let go of these "systems'', and just let the Bible speak plainly according to its genre; scripture interprets scripture.
Part 5 of my prophecy study was to show how Matthew 24: 4-34 was completely fulfilled between Jesus’s resurrection, and the total desolation of Jerusalem in 70 AD, thus answering the 1st part of the disciples question. My purpose in this study is to show how and what Jesus predicted concerning his 2nd advent (bodily return); the 2nd part of their question. The 2nd part of the Olivet discourse is yet to be fulfilled, and we anxiously await his glorious appearance.
The study in Daniel chapter 9 illustrated how that prophecy was all about the coming of the Messiah, and tied the "abomination of desolation" found in Daniel 9:26-27 with Matthew 24:15, and a 70 AD fulfillment. This study will end with Matthew 25:31-46, and will tie into Daniel chapter 12. That study in Daniel chapter 11 & 12 will be completed next.
In review
Matthew 24: 4-34 relates how Jesus instructs the disciples (soon to be Apostles) that the city and temple would be destroyed before his 2nd coming. He relates the signs that would lead up to the city's annihilation, and warns them to flee Jerusalem before these things take place.
What many commentators and preachers take for the signs of his 2nd advent, are in actuality the signs of the impending siege of Jerusalem, and warnings for them to flee the city.
The events that lead up to this would be:
By using Old Testament prophetic language, Jesus spoke to how the civil and religious government of the Jews would be torn down, and how the last remnants of the Old Covenant economy would be taken away forever (Matt 24:29). He used this highly symbolic language to tell how he would be totally vindicated by predicting all this to come to pass, which was the proof of his divinity (Matt 24:30). And, using this same language, Jesus explained how his messengers would use this destruction to be the springboard to a great work of worldwide evangelism (Matt 24:31). In verse 34 Jesus explained how all this would happen in that generation, and it did. Verse 35 is a hinge passage that leads to the 2nd topic of the discourse, his bodily.
I want to reiterate, I'm not trying to push and specific interpretational school of prophecy. Adhering to any school of thought in strict fashion will inevitably lead you to a point where you bend scripture to your point of view. I simply want to understand the text of Scripture how the 1st century audience understood it. Writing these studies out long-form as I've been doing is how I prepare myself to teach this information to my Bible study audience in own church. My goal with them is to present all interpretations that have been held through the life of the Church. They, and you...the reader can make up your own mind. I hope merely to provoke many to study and research more, and explore information you may have never heard before.
This stud clearly contradicts the "Left Behind" type of teaching that has become so popular on our TVs and movies. Please comment or add questions below...the more debate and disagreement...the more I have to study and research, which is a good thing.
But let me be clear, if this study makes you mad, or troubles you significantly...let it go; dismiss it, and move on. It's not worth the stress.
My own Pastor, that I teach under, disagrees with me, and it's no big deal. We are brothers in Christ. When Jesus comes back, he'll explain it all then.
Remember, iron sharpens iron. End times teachings are tertiary.
Matthew 24:35-51 & 25:1-46
This exegesis is the last half of the Olivet discourse; Matthew 24: 36-51, and the complete chapter of Matthew 25:1-46
I'll be working on this the next couple of days. Hope to be finished in a week or so.
These are Jesus’s words concerning his 2nd coming and his Final Judgment of all people.
The outline for this study is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Parables
3. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth
4. That day and hour…Matthew 24:36
5. The days of Noah
6. Left Behind
7. Parable of the Unfaithful Servant
8. Parable of the wise and foolish virgins
9. Parable of the talents
10. Parable’s considered
11. Matthew 25 end/ Final Judgment
12. Thoughts on Full Preterist interpretation of Matthew 24
INTRODUCTION
In the previous study, Part 1 of the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24: 4-34), it was illustrated, through the Bible and recorded eye-witness history, exactly what Jesus was saying in the first half of the Olivet discourse. Matthew 24:3, Mark 13:4, and Luke 21:7 records the questions that his disciples asked him immediately after leaving the Temple, and pronouncing judgment on it. Clearly, the disciples expected the ending of the Mosaic age, the beginning of the age of the Messiah, and the destruction of the Temple and city would be the same event, and they were greatly puzzled. Verse 4 clearly reveals : "And Jesus answered." Jesus answered their question, and he thoroughly explained everything. If you have a eschatological system that interprets Matthew 24:4-34 as anything other than Jesus explaining the lead up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, when the Temple was destroyed, I urge you to revisit Prophecy study #5 found here:
Bible Prophecy Part 5: Olivet discourse Part 1: Matthew 24
This is an exegesis of the Olivet discourse found in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. This is a very, very, very long post that will have to be broken up into smaller parts. Also I numbered the paragraphs for easier reference...I'm not infallible. If I get something historically wrong, let me...
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Jesus takes the time to explain that his "coming in judgment" of the city of Jerusalem, the Temple, and the unbelieving Jews was separate from his coming as King (bodily, at his second advent). The Olivet discourse (Matt 24-25, Mark 13, Luke 21) was Jesus teaching his disciples how the 2 events were to be expected at different times, and the 3 parables that speak to the great delay, in the last half of the Olivet discourse.
Many modern Bible teachers intermix this whole passage up with Revelation and other parts of prophetic scripture found in the New Testament. In doing so they needlessly convolute understanding of this passage. This happens because many are predisposed to a "system" of Eschatological interpretation, and bend the Bible to meet their presuppositions. Let go of these "systems'', and just let the Bible speak plainly according to its genre; scripture interprets scripture.
Part 5 of my prophecy study was to show how Matthew 24: 4-34 was completely fulfilled between Jesus’s resurrection, and the total desolation of Jerusalem in 70 AD, thus answering the 1st part of the disciples question. My purpose in this study is to show how and what Jesus predicted concerning his 2nd advent (bodily return); the 2nd part of their question. The 2nd part of the Olivet discourse is yet to be fulfilled, and we anxiously await his glorious appearance.
The study in Daniel chapter 9 illustrated how that prophecy was all about the coming of the Messiah, and tied the "abomination of desolation" found in Daniel 9:26-27 with Matthew 24:15, and a 70 AD fulfillment. This study will end with Matthew 25:31-46, and will tie into Daniel chapter 12. That study in Daniel chapter 11 & 12 will be completed next.
In review
Matthew 24: 4-34 relates how Jesus instructs the disciples (soon to be Apostles) that the city and temple would be destroyed before his 2nd coming. He relates the signs that would lead up to the city's annihilation, and warns them to flee Jerusalem before these things take place.
What many commentators and preachers take for the signs of his 2nd advent, are in actuality the signs of the impending siege of Jerusalem, and warnings for them to flee the city.
The events that lead up to this would be:
- Wars and rumors of wars
- Plague
- Earthquakes
- Signs in the heavens and on the earth
- Widespread persecution of believers
- False Messiah’s and teachers.
- The gathering of the Roman armies around the city of Jerusalem.
By using Old Testament prophetic language, Jesus spoke to how the civil and religious government of the Jews would be torn down, and how the last remnants of the Old Covenant economy would be taken away forever (Matt 24:29). He used this highly symbolic language to tell how he would be totally vindicated by predicting all this to come to pass, which was the proof of his divinity (Matt 24:30). And, using this same language, Jesus explained how his messengers would use this destruction to be the springboard to a great work of worldwide evangelism (Matt 24:31). In verse 34 Jesus explained how all this would happen in that generation, and it did. Verse 35 is a hinge passage that leads to the 2nd topic of the discourse, his bodily.
I want to reiterate, I'm not trying to push and specific interpretational school of prophecy. Adhering to any school of thought in strict fashion will inevitably lead you to a point where you bend scripture to your point of view. I simply want to understand the text of Scripture how the 1st century audience understood it. Writing these studies out long-form as I've been doing is how I prepare myself to teach this information to my Bible study audience in own church. My goal with them is to present all interpretations that have been held through the life of the Church. They, and you...the reader can make up your own mind. I hope merely to provoke many to study and research more, and explore information you may have never heard before.
This stud clearly contradicts the "Left Behind" type of teaching that has become so popular on our TVs and movies. Please comment or add questions below...the more debate and disagreement...the more I have to study and research, which is a good thing.
But let me be clear, if this study makes you mad, or troubles you significantly...let it go; dismiss it, and move on. It's not worth the stress.
My own Pastor, that I teach under, disagrees with me, and it's no big deal. We are brothers in Christ. When Jesus comes back, he'll explain it all then.
Remember, iron sharpens iron. End times teachings are tertiary.
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