### Summary

Today, we delved into Matthew 24, exploring Jesus' teachings on the end times, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke to His disciples about the signs of His second coming and the end of the age, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and watchful. He warned of false prophets, wars, famines, and natural disasters, describing these as the beginning of birth pains. Jesus also highlighted the persecution and apostasy that would occur, urging His followers to stand firm in their faith.

The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. was a significant event that Jesus prophesied, serving as a foreshadowing of the final judgment. The Roman siege of Jerusalem was a horrific event marked by starvation, lawlessness, and immense suffering. This historical context helps us understand the gravity of Jesus' warnings and the importance of being spiritually prepared.

Jesus used the analogy of the fig tree to illustrate the signs of His coming, urging His followers to recognize the signs and be ready. He emphasized that His return would be visible and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky. The key message is to live obediently and faithfully, being prepared for His return at any moment.

In conclusion, the focus is not merely on knowing the signs but on how we live in light of them. We are called to be faithful servants, actively engaged in God's kingdom work, and ready for Christ's return. This readiness involves knowing Jesus personally, understanding the signs, and living a life of obedience and service.

### Key Takeaways

1. **Understanding Context is Crucial**: When interpreting scripture, especially prophetic passages like Matthew 24, understanding the historical and cultural context is essential. Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. serves as a foreshadowing of the final judgment, reminding us that God's word is both timely and timeless. [37:02]

2. **The Reality of Judgment**: Jesus' warnings about the destruction of Jerusalem and the end times highlight the reality of divine judgment. This serves as a sobering reminder that rejecting God and His Messiah leads to severe consequences. It calls us to examine our own lives and ensure we are in right standing with God. [40:37]

3. **Signs of the End Times**: Jesus described various signs that would precede His return, including false prophets, wars, natural disasters, and widespread apostasy. These signs are not meant to incite fear but to encourage vigilance and preparedness among believers. Recognizing these signs helps us stay spiritually alert and grounded in our faith. [46:37]

4. **Living Faithfully and Obediently**: The parable of the faithful and wise servant underscores the importance of living a life of obedience and service. We are called to be faithful stewards of the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, ensuring that we are actively engaged in His kingdom work. This faithfulness will be rewarded when Christ returns. [01:05:16]

5. **The Importance of Knowing Jesus**: Ultimately, being ready for Christ's return begins with knowing Him personally. This involves confessing our sins, repenting, and accepting Jesus as our Savior. This personal relationship with Jesus is the foundation of our faith and the key to being prepared for His second coming. [01:07:07]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[35:08] - Introduction to the Olivet Discourse
[37:02] - Importance of Context in Scripture
[38:26] - Judgment on Jerusalem
[40:37] - Signs of the End Times
[46:37] - Apostasy and Persecution
[48:29] - The Abomination of Desolation
[50:25] - The Visible Return of Christ
[53:32] - The Gathering of the Elect
[55:30] - The Lesson of the Fig Tree
[01:03:02] - The Faithful and Wise Servant
[01:07:07] - Knowing Jesus and Being Ready
[01:09:24] - Living Obediently and Faithfully
[01:11:58] - Announcements and Closing Prayer

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. **Matthew 24:1-14** - Jesus speaks about the signs of the end times and the importance of being prepared.
2. **Matthew 24:32-35** - The lesson of the fig tree and recognizing the signs of His coming.
3. **Matthew 24:45-51** - The parable of the faithful and wise servant.

#### Observation Questions
1. What are some of the signs Jesus mentioned that would precede His return? (Matthew 24:4-8)
2. How does Jesus describe the persecution and apostasy that will occur? (Matthew 24:9-12)
3. What analogy does Jesus use to illustrate the signs of His coming, and what does it signify? (Matthew 24:32-33)
4. According to the parable, what distinguishes the faithful and wise servant from the wicked servant? (Matthew 24:45-51)

#### Interpretation Questions
1. Why is understanding the historical and cultural context important when interpreting prophetic passages like Matthew 24? ([37:02])
2. How does the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. serve as a foreshadowing of the final judgment? ([40:37])
3. What does Jesus mean when He says His return will be visible and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky? ([51:54])
4. How does the parable of the faithful and wise servant emphasize the importance of living a life of obedience and service? ([01:05:16])

#### Application Questions
1. Jesus warned about false prophets and deception. How can you stay vigilant and discerning in your faith to avoid being misled? ([44:44])
2. Reflect on the historical event of the destruction of Jerusalem. How does this event impact your understanding of Jesus' warnings and the importance of being spiritually prepared? ([42:45])
3. Jesus emphasized the importance of recognizing the signs of His coming. What are some signs in today's world that remind you to stay spiritually alert and grounded in your faith? ([46:37])
4. The parable of the faithful and wise servant calls us to be actively engaged in God's kingdom work. What specific responsibilities has God entrusted to you, and how can you be more faithful in fulfilling them? ([01:05:16])
5. Knowing Jesus personally is the foundation of being prepared for His return. How can you deepen your personal relationship with Jesus this week? ([01:07:07])
6. Jesus calls us to live obediently and faithfully. Identify one area in your life where you can improve your obedience to God's commands. What steps will you take to make this change? ([01:09:24])
7. How can you encourage others in your small group or community to stay prepared and watchful for Christ's return? What practical actions can you take together to support each other in this journey? ([01:09:24])

Day 1: Understanding Context is Crucial
Understanding the historical and cultural context of scripture is essential for accurate interpretation, especially with prophetic passages like Matthew 24. Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. serves as a foreshadowing of the final judgment. This historical event, marked by immense suffering and lawlessness, underscores the gravity of Jesus' warnings. By understanding the context, we can see how God's word is both timely and timeless, providing lessons that are relevant for our lives today. Recognizing the significance of these events helps us to appreciate the depth and accuracy of Jesus' teachings and encourages us to be spiritually prepared.

[37:02]

Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV): "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.’"

Reflection: How can understanding the historical context of a biblical passage deepen your appreciation and application of its message in your life today?


Day 2: The Reality of Judgment
Jesus' warnings about the destruction of Jerusalem and the end times highlight the reality of divine judgment. This serves as a sobering reminder that rejecting God and His Messiah leads to severe consequences. The Roman siege of Jerusalem was a horrific event, marked by starvation, lawlessness, and immense suffering. This historical context helps us understand the gravity of Jesus' warnings and the importance of being spiritually prepared. It calls us to examine our own lives and ensure we are in right standing with God, living in a way that honors Him and reflects our faith.

[40:37]

2 Peter 3:10 (ESV): "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed."

Reflection: In what ways can you ensure that you are living in right standing with God, especially in light of the reality of divine judgment?


Day 3: Signs of the End Times
Jesus described various signs that would precede His return, including false prophets, wars, natural disasters, and widespread apostasy. These signs are not meant to incite fear but to encourage vigilance and preparedness among believers. Recognizing these signs helps us stay spiritually alert and grounded in our faith. Jesus used the analogy of the fig tree to illustrate the signs of His coming, urging His followers to recognize the signs and be ready. The key message is to live obediently and faithfully, being prepared for His return at any moment.

[46:37]

Matthew 24:32-33 (ESV): "From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates."

Reflection: How can you stay spiritually alert and grounded in your faith amidst the signs of the end times?


Day 4: Living Faithfully and Obediently
The parable of the faithful and wise servant underscores the importance of living a life of obedience and service. We are called to be faithful stewards of the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, ensuring that we are actively engaged in His kingdom work. This faithfulness will be rewarded when Christ returns. Living faithfully involves not just recognizing the signs of the times but also actively participating in God's work, serving others, and living out our faith in practical ways. It is about being diligent and committed to the tasks God has given us, knowing that our efforts are not in vain.

[01:05:16]

Luke 12:42-43 (ESV): "And the Lord said, 'Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.'"

Reflection: What specific responsibilities has God entrusted to you, and how can you be more faithful and diligent in fulfilling them?


Day 5: The Importance of Knowing Jesus
Ultimately, being ready for Christ's return begins with knowing Him personally. This involves confessing our sins, repenting, and accepting Jesus as our Savior. This personal relationship with Jesus is the foundation of our faith and the key to being prepared for His second coming. Knowing Jesus means more than just intellectual assent; it involves a deep, personal connection with Him, characterized by love, trust, and obedience. It is through this relationship that we find the strength and guidance to live faithfully and be ready for His return.

[01:07:07]

John 17:3 (ESV): "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."

Reflection: How can you deepen your personal relationship with Jesus today, ensuring that you are prepared for His return?

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "We are sure that God is in control, and He's going to bring it about the way that He chooses. Amen?" [44:44] (7 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


2. "But he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Not in a sense that they will earn their salvation by their tenacity, but the authenticity of one's faith will cause them to be able to stand firm until the end." [46:37] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


3. "The gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. The gospel is going out to all of the nations." [46:37] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


4. "You need to know Jesus. This is the gospel message. This is the gospel according to Jesus, according to Paul, according to the New Testament. That Christ died for our sins and rose again. That our sins separate us from God forever." [01:07:07] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


5. "We need to be saved from our sin. And that only comes by knowing Jesus. That's the way to get ready. That's the way that we're keeping watch, so to speak." [01:07:07] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


### Quotes for Members

1. "In other words, there's specific principles for interpreting scripture and understanding it. And that's one of them, understanding the context. What's the context of Matthew 24 and 25?" [37:02] (16 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


2. "The authenticity of one's faith will cause them to be able to stand firm until the end. And the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." [46:37] (17 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


3. "We need to live obediently. We need to be the faithful servant. We need to be faithful in our responsibilities and in our duties. That means that we're involved in the kingdom. That means that we come to church and we worship, yes. But there's more to it that God is inviting us." [01:09:24] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


4. "Are you ready for Christ to come? And will you be found faithful when he comes?" [01:09:24] (9 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


5. "Prophecy is given not so much that we'll know what will happen, but that it will impact the way that we live now. And may we focus on that. How we're living now." [01:09:24] (21 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Good morning, good to see you. Welcome to worship at Highland Hills Baptist Church. If you're new to our church family, we're glad that you're here. There's a welcome card in the seat back pocket. We invite you to fill that out. If you'll take it to the welcome station, we have a gift bag we'd love for you to pick up and take with you.

I think we'll do announcements at the end, Matt. So, if you have your Bible, let me invite you to turn to Matthew's Gospel, Matthew chapter 24. We've been in a series called The Gospel According to Jesus. And following that lane, we're going to talk about the end times according to Jesus. The Gospel According to Jesus is what he taught. And so let's ask the question, what did he teach about his coming again?

Much of what he said can be found in Matthew 24 and 25 as it continues. This is known as the discourse on the Mount of Olives or the Olivet discourse because that's where it happened. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen? What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"

Let me pray for us as we seek to discern the Lord's word for us today.

Lord, we're grateful for the opportunity to worship you. We thank you for the freedom and the liberty that we have to enjoy coming in your name. And may we truly realize the privilege that we have. We thank you for the opportunity to study your word and all that you have to show us. So we pray that you would open our eyes, that we would behold wonderful things from your law. We pray that you would apply it to our hearts and encourage us to live as your people. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Well, when you read the Bible, and in particular a verse or just a few verses, it's paramount to know the context of that verse. In other words, there are specific principles for interpreting scripture and understanding it. And that's one of them: understanding the context.

What's the context of Matthew 24 and 25? Well, we see a bit of it at the very end of chapter 23. Jesus has been teaching and condemning the Pharisees because they had moved the nation away from the Lord. And Jerusalem was desolate, his words, in their love and relationship with the Lord. And he says in verse 37, "Oh, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you. How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate."

And so Israel had been wonderful in their practice of religion, but desolate in their relationship with the Lord and in their relationship in accepting the Messiah, Jesus. And they rejected him and they rejected the Lord. And therefore, judgment is going to come upon the people. And Jesus is talking about that judgment in chapter 24.

Look at verse one. Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him and called his attention to the buildings. And you need to know the temple was more than one building. It was a complex. Herod had instituted, hoping to curry favor with the people, a great renovation of the whole temple mount in the complex. And it was a magnificent building. It was glorious, ostentatious, all kinds of things. And they were commenting to Jesus about the buildings.

And Jesus really wasn't impressed with man-made buildings. In fact, he said, "Do you see these things? I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; everyone will be thrown down."

So Jesus is talking about the coming destruction of Jerusalem, which is really under the umbrella of judgment. As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and they said, "Tell us, when will this happen and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"

And so there's our context for the passage of scripture. Judgment's going to come upon Jerusalem because they've rejected God and they've rejected the Messiah. And Jesus is going to tell them about that judgment. But in that judgment upon Jerusalem, there is a foreshadowing of the judgment that's going to come the second time the Messiah comes upon the earth.

In other words, this is a particular time that Jesus has come. The Messiah is here. He's been rejected. Judgment is going to come upon the people. The end times is going to be a judgment upon the people that have rejected God, and the Messiah will be coming at the end times.

We wish we knew a lot more about the details. We are fascinated and curious about how it's going to work out, and there are some different systems on making it fit and what the do. We want to work our way through the chapter, and then we're going to focus on what I believe Jesus would have us focus on, the "so what," the "therefore."

And so before I start reading and making some comments, let me just tell you about one other event. I talked about the judgment that's coming in Jerusalem. They'd rejected God. They rejected the Messiah. And that judgment came at the hands of the Roman army. There was a Jewish revolt for various reasons. It began about 66 A.D. Now that's 35 years after Jesus is speaking, 40 years max. And that Jewish revolt ended up with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.

And you need to know that was a horrific event. Jerusalem was surrounded by the Romans, and they couldn't penetrate for a while. So they just laid siege to it. You know what that means? That means you cut off the food supply, and you just wait out the people to starve to death, to get so desperate that they surrender, or that they're not able to fight anymore.

And so during this siege of about five months, bad things were going on in the city. There were roving gangs, lawlessness. There was cannibalism. There were deaths. When the Romans finally did enter into the city, they burned people alive, like a whole assembly. They crucified as many as they could. They killed in revenge for what had been going on.

I tell you all that to tell you not to make you lose your appetite for lunch. But Jesus talks about this, that that's part of what's coming. And we're on this side of that event, and we can see it in chapter 24.

Now, the difficulty is understanding when was Jesus talking about the destruction, or the first judgment, 70 A.D., Jerusalem? And when is He talking about the next judgment that's coming? And the answer to that's simple. It depends. It depends on your theological interpretation, or how you're interpreting that. We're not sure, but we are sure that God is in control, and He's going to bring it about the way that He chooses. Amen?

All right. So with all that as introduction, let's look at chapter 24. The disciples came and said, "When is this going to happen? These stones in the temple being destroyed. And then what are the signs of your coming?"

Jesus said, "Watch out that no one deceives you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come."

By the way, on your line on the front, these are organized through birth pains, or the events before the signs of the end, and then the signs of the end. That doesn't mean that the events that Jesus is talking about didn't happen in the first century. What it means is that there is a greater fulfillment for some of that at the end of days.

Nation will rise up against nation, kingdom against kingdom. There'll be famines and earthquakes in various places. All of these things are the beginning of birth pains. Then you'll be handed over and persecuted, put to death. You'll be hated by all nations because of me. At that time, many will turn away from the faith and will betray each other and hate each other.

The technical term for that is apostasy. There'll be a great apostasy. The Apostle Paul talks about a falling away of the faith. Here, Jesus mentioned many false prophets will appear and deceive many people, and because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.

Maybe think of that as the love of God will grow cold. As wickedness increases, the love of God decreases. Are we seeing that today? We're seeing that in the world today.

Verse 13, "But he who stands firm to the end will be saved." Not in a sense that they will earn their salvation by their tenacity, but the authenticity of one's faith will cause them to be able to stand firm until the end.

And the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. The gospel is going out to all of the nations. "Nations" is an interesting word. We think of a geopolitical unit with a government and certain boundaries. It really refers to regions. The gospel has already gone to all regions. The Apostle Paul talked about the gospel going to all of the world. This is, you can check off this box if you're waiting for this to happen before Jesus comes. It has happened.

Verse 15, "So when you see standing in the holy place the abomination that causes desolation spoken of through the prophet Daniel, let the reader understand."

So the abomination that causes desolation is clearly one of those scary Bible terms, isn't it? That's the abomination that causes desolation. This was first prophesied by Daniel. And the first fulfillment of this was in 168 B.C. when Antiochus Epiphanes, leader of the Syrians, sought to make the Jews no more Jews or Gentiles, to take away their religion, to take away their Jewishness.

And he issued all kinds of decrees that they couldn't do, or circumcision was outlawed, as well as worshiping at the temple. And one of the things that he did is he sacrificed a pig, an unclean animal, in the temple. And this was the great abomination that causes desolation that Daniel prophesied about.

We also know that in that siege of 70 A.D. that Titus, the Roman general, brought in a statue of Zeus and sacrificed to that pagan idol there in the temple, another abomination of desolation. Most interpreters believe that it will happen again in the end times, at the hands of the Antichrist, that there will be some type of sacrifice, an abomination to the Lord that causes desolation, so to speak.

Jesus said, "When you see standing in the holy place the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet Daniel, let the reader understand. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."

Now, this makes sense, given the horrific nature. "Let no one in the field go back to grab his cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Pray that your flight will not take place in the winter or on the Sabbath. For there'll be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, those days were shortened."

At that time, if anyone says to you, "Look, here's the Christ," or "There he is," do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will appear, perform great signs and miracles. "See, I've told you ahead of time. If anyone says to you, 'There is the Messiah out in the desert,' don't go out there, or 'Here he is in the inner room,' don't believe him."

Verse 27, "For as lightning comes from the east, it's visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Wherever there's a carcass, there the vultures will gather."

So, lightning is very visible when it shows up. You're not going to be able to hide lightning. It's not a hidden thing. It's visible where it happens and far away. When Jesus comes again, it's a visible event. You're not going to hide it. He's not going to hide it. It's going to be apparent.

So, that may be the meaning of the vultures circling. You can see that happening from a distance. Other interpretations are the gathering around Jerusalem; the soldiers of vultures could actually be interpreted as eagles, which would be representative of the Roman standard in soldiers.

Verse 29, "Immediately after the distress of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time, the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the skies, and all the nations on the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory."

Don't know if there's going to be another sign, or if that is the sign in the sky, Jesus coming on the clouds, Him coming in His glory.

"Then he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other." This is probably at the end of days. We know, think of a trumpet call in the rapture. This fits better with Jesus coming the second time, or the belief of the rapture and the second coming happening simultaneously or the same.

All right, let me pause there for a moment. So, we have the birth pains, events before the signs of the end, and then the signs of the end. This is from Matthew 24, also repeated in Mark 13, also very similar in Luke chapter 21.

All right, let me continue reading. I would tell you what we just read and what they all meant if I knew, but there have been so many books and chapters written about how to understand. It's best to, in my view, look at it in a general way, that Jesus is trying to tell us that, yes, these events are going to happen, but what's really important is to be prepared, to be watchful, and to be ready.

And that's where we turn our attention now. Verse 32, "Now learn the lesson from the fig tree. As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near." That's going to happen. Leaves are out, twigs are tender. It's summer's coming. The figs are going to come.

"When you see these signs, know that Jesus is going to be coming. Even so, when you see all of these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened."

That's a really difficult verse to understand. It's best to understand, yes, that generation did not pass away until the events of the end. That's a really difficult verse to understand. It's best to understand, yes, that generation did not pass away until the events of 70 A.D. happened. But then he also used that to talk about the second question, what will be the sign of your coming and what will be the end of the age?

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

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