There was a time prior to the mid1800s when the most prominent interpretation of matthew 24 was from the preterite standpoint, and the dating of the book of revelation was believed to be at an earlier date than is now believed. The personalities of this book include the messiah jesus christ, his parents mary and. The most popular bible verses from matthew 24 found 51 verses matthew 24. There are two extremes relative to matthew 24 which must be addressed. Matthew 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of the christian bible. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,992 views.
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. 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. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of matthew, chapter 24 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school. Matthew 24 the most important prophecy chapter in the. The key word in matthew is kingdom and is used 28 times. Soon after the trouble of those days this difficult passage must be understood according to matthew 24. M atthew 24 is undoubtedly one of the most encouraging, yet often misunderstood, chapters in the new testament. If read in context and honest consideration the words of christ in matthew 24 present a very clear picture of the catching away of the believers at. The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. Bible study questions on matthew and the sermon on the mount. And this good news of the kingdom the gospel will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the. The book of matthew has always occupied a position of high esteem in the faith and life of the church.
Matthew wrote, then jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple 24. Matthew, chapter 24 united states conference of catholic bishops. An interesting discussion is recorded in matthew 2425 and luke 21. Jesus is the full revelation of the invisible god i. We know we have but a little time to live, we cannot know that we have a long time to live. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version.
Matthew classes the unfaithful christian leader with the unbelieving leaders of. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. This can be tied in with what peter says about judgment beginning with gods own people 1 peter 4. It commences the olivet discourse or little apocalypse spoken by jesus christ, which continues into chapter 25, and contains jesus prediction of the destruction of the temple in jerusalem. My understanding of this chapter is built on some years of study and comparing scripture with scripture. Matthew 24 kjv and jesus went out, and departed from bible. First, there is the notion, advocated by the proponents of realized eschatology, that all bible prophecy, including everything within matthew 24 e. Matthew chapter 24 king james version kjv alexander.
Matthew 24 then jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. The following is an article which i expanded from a sermon i preached on matthew 24 to my congregation last year i personally believe that matthew 24 is the single most important chapter in the bible for christians on endtimes prophecy. It involves the destruction of jerusalem which occurred in 70 a. Jesus speaks about the futureas jesus was leaving the temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various temple buildings. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Book of matthew, chapter 24, kjv the great controversy.
The return of the son of man 27 for just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the son of man. Matthew 24, new international version niv the bible app. Matthew 24 the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times 1 jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 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. Then it must speak of a spiritual coming of jesus, rather than the second coming. The gospel of matthew, although it is only twentyeight chapters long, is a very important book. Matthew chapter 25 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Any interpretation will be based on a time factor, and i believe matthew 24. Matthew 24 niv the destruction of the temple and signs bible.
Matthew 24 commentary the bible study new testament. Matthew bible book with full chapters new international. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. As we come today to the gospel of matthew, id like to bridge the gap between the old testament and the new testament because, in order to appreciate and to have a right. When we turn to matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the christian faith, for in it we have the fullest and the most. The book of matthew is a gospel that contains narrative history, genealogy, parables, sermons, and some prophetic oracles. If read in context and honest consideration the words of christ in matthew 24 present a very clear picture of the catching away of the believers at the second coming of christ after the great tribulation. People have shared with us that they just happened to run across our informal television class setting and stopped. They come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. Scholars do not agree on the meaning of matthew 24. King james version of the bible book of matthew chapter 24. In fact, genesis and matthew are the two key books of the bible. Matthew 24 the most important prophecy chapter in the bible. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of matthew, chapter 24 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 1 book 15 matthew 24 now to continue our studies in the four gospels.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. There would be many false prophets that will deceive the masses matthew 24. Matthew 24, new living translation nlt the bible app. Truly i tell you, not one stone here will be left on another. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Jun 26, 2018 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 1 book 15 matthew 24 now to continue our studies in the four gospels. Matthew 24 new international version niv the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times. It was written by matthew levi, the disciple of christ around 4850 a. Matthew 24 summary and key verses bible verses, quotes. The identity of the elect in matthew 24 lets get it right. Bray says presentday students of eschatology seem woefully ignorant of the writings of past theologians on these subjects.