1. Matthew 24

2. Outline of Matthew Narrative 1:1-4:25 Discourse 5:1-7:29 Narrative 8:1-9:38 Discourse 10:1-42 Narrative 11:1-12:50 Discourse 13:1-53 Narrative 13:54-17:27 Discourse 18:1-35 Narrative 19:1-22:46 Discourse 23:1-25:46 Narrative 26:1-28:20

3. Outline of Matthew Narrative 1:1-4:25 Discourse 5:1-7:29 Narrative 8:1-9:38 Discourse 10:1-42 Narrative 11:1-12:50 Discourse 13:1-53 Narrative 13:54-17:27 Discourse 18:1-35 Narrative 19:1-22:46 Discourse 23:1-25:46 Narrative 26:1-28:20 Introduction of the King Introduction of the Citizen Signs of the Kingdom The Limited Commission Contrast of the Kingdom Parables of the Kingdom Training of the Twelve Humility and Forgiveness Jews’ Rejection of God God’s Rejection of the Jews Foundation of the Kingdom

4. Controversy of the Kingdom Jews’ Rejection of God 19:1-22:46 God’s Rejection of the Jews 23:1-25:46 23:1-39 Jesus rebukes the scribes and Pharisees He exposes their motives 23:1-12 He exposes their hypocrisy 23:13-28 He warns of the consequences of their rejection of God 23:29-39

5. Controversy of the Kingdom Jesus answers two questions 24:1-34 Jesus warns about His return 24:35-51 Three parables to be ready 25:1-46 Parable of the virgins 25:1-13 Parable of the talents 25:14-30 Parables of the throne judgment 25:31- 46

6. Matthew 24 Parable of the wicked vinedressers 21:33-46 Blood would be on that generation 23:33-39 Temple would be destroyed 24:1-2 Two questions 24:3 WHEN will temple be destroyed? WHAT is the sign?

7. When will it happen? Answer: 24:4-14 When it is NOT: “the end is not yet…” Wars, famines, earthquakes v.4-8 “wars and rumors of wars” Matt. 24:6 OR “peace and safety” 1 Thess. 5:3

8. When will it happen? Answer: 24:4-14 Christians would be persecuted v.9-14 The gospel would be preached to the whole world, THEN the end would come v.14

9. What is the sign? Answer: 24:15 “When you see…” “…the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place,” Compare Luke 21:20 “…Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know its desolation is near.” Your house is left to you desolate 23:38 “Then let those in Judea flee…”

10. Figurative Language in 24:27-34 Coming (parousia) of the Son of Man Not arrival but Manifestation of His presence Eagles gathered where the carcass is Spiritually dead Jewish system will be devoured (eagle a Roman symbol)

11. Figurative Language in 24:27-34 In v.29 are terms referring to overthrow of governments Sun and moon darkened Isaiah 13:10 Stars falling from heaven Powers shaken Isaiah 13:13 The overthrow of Babylon Isaiah 13:1 God’s judgment using a foreign power Isaiah 13:17-19

12. Figurative Language in 24:27-34 V. 30 in heaven locates the Son of Man It does not locate the sign All the tribes (Jews) of the earth (land) will mourn Son of Man coming on the clouds Act of God’s judgment Isaiah 19:1 Matthew 26:64 Gathering the elect Isaiah 27:13 (spared) Luke 21:16-19

13. Figurative Language in 24:27-34 Parable of the fig tree Signs of the times Matthew 16:1-4 All would be fulfilled in their generation v.34 Their generation would pay the consequences for their rejection 23:34-36 Jesus prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem, then He executed it He is God

14. Matthew 24:35-36 Heaven and earth will pass away We don’t know when Lord will come as a thief 1 Thess. 5:1-3 When people say “peace and safety” Revelation 20:1-10 2 Peter 3:8-15 Are you ready?