Jesus presented 5 signs in Matthew 24 They set a timeframe for this prophecy This is what we see in Revelation 6-10

Coming of false christs and prophets Per Paul, false teachers were coming to Ephesus during the overseers time (Acts 20:30) 58AD Per Paul, false teachers caused the problems in the churches of Galatia (Gal. 2:4) 50AD Per John, false teachers came were present (I John 2:18, 2 John 7, etc): 70AD Per Jude, it had already happened (Jude 4,18) 70AD

A great persecution Until 64 AD, Roman government saw Christians as a sect of Judaism After July 64 AD, Christians became the most persecuted group by Nero Acts 18:14-16 And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.” And he drove them from the judgment seat. Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind. Mockery of every sort was added to their deaths. Covered with the skins of beasts, they were torn by dogs and perished, or were nailed to crosses, or were doomed to the flames and burnt, to serve as a nightly illumination, when daylight had expired – Tacitus Annals XV44

The Gospel will be preached to the entire world Colossians 1:6 which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; Colossians 1:6 which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men Romans 10:18 But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world." Romans 10:18 But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world."

Matthew 24:34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place” In the Bible, a generation was 40 years Jesus spoke around AD 30 AD 70 – Jerusalem destroyed Numbers 32:13 "So the LORD'S anger was aroused against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation that had done evil in the sight of the LORD was gone.”

The Abomination of Desolation This is defined in Luke 21:20 This occurred June, 68 AD Luke 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.”

The Sign of the False Teachers: The Sign of the Great Tribulation: The Sign of the Generation: The Sign of the Desolation: The Sign of the Gospel: AD 64 AD AD 68 AD 60 AD

that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. Romans 9:2

Scripture speaks to all three causes of sorrow

My son, fear Jehovah and the king; do not associate with those who are given to change Proverb 24:21

Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you shall find rest for your souls….” Jeremiah 6:16a

"For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.“ Acts 2:39

…the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 2 Thessalonians 1:7b-8