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“You and I ought to live our lives in the light of the fact that we are to stand in the presence of Christ,” Dr. J. Vernon McGee challenges us. In our study of Matthew 24-25, we apply principles for how to determine what “talent” God has given us and how to faithfully use it for His glory.
The disciples asked Jesus, “What is the sign of the end of the age?” We explore Jesus' answer in our study of Matthew 24 related to the Antichrist, the Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Jesus in the clouds to judge the earth. This lesson is foundational for future studies of Daniel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
One of the benefits of studying the whole Word is seeing how the Gospel of Matthew relates to the book of Revelation, etc. In today's study, we hear about “wars and rumors of wars” signaling that the end of this age is getting nearer. In this sermon, called “The Olivet Discourse,” Jesus gives us a glimpse of the future.
An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
Was Jesus mistaken when He said, "This generation will not pass away until all these things take place" (Matthew 24:34)? In Episode #1 of our Top Ten Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition series, Tim Bushong examines one of the most debated statements in the entire Olivet Discourse. Did Jesus predict His final return within the lifetime of His disciples? What did He mean by "this generation"? And how should Christians understand the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 in relation to biblical prophecy? This episode explores Matthew 21–24, the context of the Olivet Discourse, and the parallel accounts in Mark and Luke to uncover what Jesus was actually teaching—and why this verse remains one of the most controversial passages in eschatology.
Was Jesus mistaken when He said, "This generation will not pass away until all these things take place" (Matthew 24:34)?In Episode #1 of our Top Ten Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition series, Tim Bushong examines one of the most debated statements in the entire Olivet Discourse.Did Jesus predict His final return within the lifetime of His disciples? What did He mean by "this generation"? And how should Christians understand the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 in relation to biblical prophecy?This episode explores Matthew 21–24, the context of the Olivet Discourse, and the parallel accounts in Mark and Luke to uncover what Jesus was actually teaching—and why this verse remains one of the most controversial passages in eschatology.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
Was Jesus mistaken when He said, "This generation will not pass away until all these things take place" (Matthew 24:34)? In Episode #1 of our Top Ten Most Controversial Verses: Eschatology Edition series, Tim Bushong examines one of the most debated statements in the entire Olivet Discourse. Did Jesus predict His final return within the lifetime of His disciples? What did He mean by "this generation"? And how should Christians understand the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 in relation to biblical prophecy? This episode explores Matthew 21–24, the context of the Olivet Discourse, and the parallel accounts in Mark and Luke to uncover what Jesus was actually teaching—and why this verse remains one of the most controversial passages in eschatology.
An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
Send us Fan MailIn this EPISODE 477 Author and host Elbert Hardy covers the Prophecy Signs Jesus himself gave about World War Three and the End Times we are living through today. Plus what Jesus had inspired the Prophet Joel and the Apostle John in the Book of Revelation. He asks the Why? Questions: Why will the sun grow dark? Why will the Moon not give her light? Why would the stars go out and the weather be ended? The answers may surprise you, but Jesus reveals why. Please listen!Support the showGo to itellwhy.com to read Elbert's books free of charge, no Ads and no requests for money or Email addresses. You can watch faith building YouTube Links to Videos and the listen to Elbert's Life of Christ Audio Book in 30 minute Episodes arranged and read by the author straight from the Bible, but rearranged in logical harmony of the Gospels, Revelation and other scriptures. All FREE of charge in the public interest.
When Birth Pangs End Matthew 24:15-31 1. The Great Pretender Daniel 9:27 2 Thessalonians 2:8-9 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Revelation 13:7-8 2. The Great Persecutor Daniel 12:1 3. The Great Protector John 10:27-28 Revelation 1:7 Revelation 6:15-17 4. The Great Provider John 2:30-31 Isaiah 13:9-10 Revelation 19:11-16 Application: 1. Trust God's Character 2. Stop Delaying Obedience Romans 5:8 3. Live With Hope Revelation 22:20
Join us as Pastor Isaac teaches about the return of Christ AFTER the end times. The post Matthew 24:29-31 appeared first on Immanuel Baptist Church.
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Join us as Pastor Eric teaches from Matthew 24:44-25:30in a message entitled: Be Ready.
When Birth Pangs Intensify Matthew 24:9-14 by Mike Deguzman 1. Painful Persecution Daniel 9:27 Mark 13:9 Matthew 5:10-11 Revelation 6:9-11 Revelation 7:13-14 2. Extreme Defection 1 John 2:19 Romans 8:28 2 Timothy 2:11-13 Mark 13:12 Galatians 1:6-7 3. Global Insurrection 2 Timothy 3:1-5 4. Divine Protection John 10:27-30 John 3:16 Romans 8:38-39 Revelation 7:14-17 5. Gospel Declaration Revelationn 14:6-7 Matthew 21:43 Application: 1. Count the Cost 2. Examine Your Faith 3. Live With Expectancy
Join us as Pastor Isaac teaches about the signs of the end times, part 2 The post Matthew 24:15-28 appeared first on Immanuel Baptist Church.
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https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cooke-7-26-26.mp3 In Matthew 24:10–13, Jesus reveals that persecution wasn’t merely something the early church endured—it was something Christ used. The birth pangs preceding Jerusalem’s destruction would expose false disciples, purify the visible church, and reveal those whose faith was genuine. This message explores the intentional connection between Matthew 24 and the Parable of the Soils, showing that Jesus had already explained why some would fall away, why others would be deceived, and why only those who endure would be revealed as His true disciples.
The Beginning of Birth Pangs Matthew 24:4-8 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Primary Command Jeremiah 31:10 Luke 21:24 Jeremiah 30:3-7 Matthew 24:21 Jeremiah 31:31-34 2. The General Signs 1 John 2:18 3. The Sobering Conclusion Isaiah 13:6-8 Zephaniah 1:14-18 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 Application: 1. Look Out Galatians 5:7 2. Look In 3. Look For
Which generation will be alive when Christ returns? In this episode, Pastor Brian Gunter continues his study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:32–35, examining Jesus' teaching about the fig tree, "all these things," and the meaning of "this generation." From a Historic Premillennial perspective, Brian argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 provides important background, Jesus ultimately points forward to the future generation that will witness the events immediately preceding His visible Second Coming. Learn why this passage remains one of the most debated texts in biblical prophecy and how it calls believers to watch, endure, and remain faithful. Subscribe for more biblical teaching on eschatology, the kingdom of God, and the return of Christ.
Which generation will be alive when Christ returns? In this episode, Pastor Brian Gunter continues his study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:32–35, examining Jesus' teaching about the fig tree, "all these things," and the meaning of "this generation." From a Historic Premillennial perspective, Brian argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 provides important background, Jesus ultimately points forward to the future generation that will witness the events immediately preceding His visible Second Coming. Learn why this passage remains one of the most debated texts in biblical prophecy and how it calls believers to watch, endure, and remain faithful. Subscribe for more biblical teaching on eschatology, the kingdom of God, and the return of Christ.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
Which generation will be alive when Christ returns? In this episode, Pastor Brian Gunter continues his study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:32–35, examining Jesus' teaching about the fig tree, "all these things," and the meaning of "this generation." From a Historic Premillennial perspective, Brian argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 provides important background, Jesus ultimately points forward to the future generation that will witness the events immediately preceding His visible Second Coming. Learn why this passage remains one of the most debated texts in biblical prophecy and how it calls believers to watch, endure, and remain faithful. Subscribe for more biblical teaching on eschatology, the kingdom of God, and the return of Christ.
Does Matthew 24 mean believers may be cut into pieces by God? I've been a believer in overseas missions for 27 years, and God used The Grace Message to dramatically transform my view of Him. Thank you! I have heard some atheists say that Christianity promotes slavery and white supremacy. Is there any truth to it?
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1 Chronicles 29; 19 Psalms 48-49; 40 Matthew 24
1 Chronicles 28-29; Psalms 43-44; Matthew 24
Join us as Pastor Eric teaches from Matthew 24:29-44 in a message entitled: Power & Glory.
Join us as Pastor Eric teaches from Matthew 24:29-44 in a message entitled: Power & Glory.
https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cooke-7-19-26.mp3 Jerusalem was headed for judgment—but Jesus' next warning was even more personal. Before the Temple fell, His disciples would be arrested, beaten, & killed, at the hands of Jews and Gentiles alike because they confessed His name. A few questions beg for answers. Why would that confession provoke such opposition? Would such persecution remain a permanent aspect of Christ's Kingdom—or can the church work toward peaceful and quiet lives? Listen as Pastor Matt explains Matthew 24:9—The Birth Pangs of the Kingdom: The Persecution of the Church—and why the church can expect the blessings of the Kingdom in this life, as well as reward in the life to come.
Join us as Pastor Isaac teaches about the signs preceding the End Times. The post Matthew 24:1-14 appeared first on Immanuel Baptist Church.
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https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cooke-7-12-26.mp3 Wars. False messiahs. Famines. Pestilences. Earthquakes. For generations, Christians have pointed to these events as signs that the end of the world must be near. But Jesus says something very different: “See that you are not frightened…that is not yet the end.” Before telling His disciples what the sign would be, Jesus first warned them what the sign was not. False christs would attempt to lead them astray. Fighting nations would threaten to frighten them. Frightening disasters would shake the world around them. But these events were not the decisive sign. They were only “the beginning of birth pangs.” In this message, we examine the biblical and historical evidence surrounding the years between Christ's resurrection and Jerusalem's destruction in AD 70—and discover why these upheavals were not evidence that Christ's kingdom had failed, but that the old covenant order was passing away and the reign of the true Messiah was advancing. Join us as we consider three distractions the disciples had to avoid—and why Matthew 24:4–8 is not describing the end of the world.
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The Olivet Discourse of Jesus deals with end times events and the admonition to be ready and be faithful.
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Did Jesus teach that the Great Tribulation is still future, or was He describing events that took place in the first century? In this episode, Matt Plett examines Matthew 24:21 and the commonly misunderstood phrase "great tribulation." Rather than pointing to a future end-times event, Matt argues that Jesus was speaking about the coming judgment upon Jerusalem that culminated in A.D. 70. By examining the context of Matthew 23–24, Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees, and His repeated references to "this generation," this teaching explores how the Great Tribulation marked the end of the old covenant age and the destruction of the temple. What did Jesus actually mean—and does Matthew 24 describe our future or Israel's past?
Did Jesus teach that the Great Tribulation is still future, or was He describing events that took place in the first century?In this episode, Matt Plett examines Matthew 24:21 and the commonly misunderstood phrase "great tribulation."Rather than pointing to a future end-times event, Matt argues that Jesus was speaking about the coming judgment upon Jerusalem that culminated in A.D. 70.By examining the context of Matthew 23–24, Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees, and His repeated references to "this generation," this teaching explores how the Great Tribulation marked the end of the old covenant age and the destruction of the temple.What did Jesus actually mean—and does Matthew 24 describe our future or Israel's past?Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
Has the Great Tribulation already happened… or is it still to come? In this study through Matthew 24, Pastor Brian Gunter examines one of the most debated questions in biblical prophecy: what did Jesus mean when He warned about the coming “Great Tribulation”? Focusing on the Olivet Discourse, Brian walks carefully through Christ’s words concerning the abomination of desolation, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the possibility of a future fulfillment beyond A.D. 70. Along the way, he challenges common assumptions about end-times theology while comparing Scripture with Scripture. Whether you hold to preterism, historic premillennialism, amillennialism, or are simply trying to understand Matthew 24 more clearly, this episode offers a serious and thoughtful look at one of the Bible’s most important prophetic passages. Subscribe for more studies on eschatology, biblical theology, and the kingdom of Christ
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 24:13—“But he who endures to the end shall be saved.”
Has the Great Tribulation already happened… or is it still to come? In this study through Matthew 24, Pastor Brian Gunter examines one of the most debated questions in biblical prophecy: what did Jesus mean when He warned about the coming “Great Tribulation”? Focusing on the Olivet Discourse, Brian walks carefully through Christ's words concerning the abomination of desolation, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the possibility of a future fulfillment beyond A.D. 70. Along the way, he challenges common assumptions about end-times theology while comparing Scripture with Scripture. Whether you hold to preterism, historic premillennialism, amillennialism, or are simply trying to understand Matthew 24 more clearly, this episode offers a serious and thoughtful look at one of the Bible's most important prophetic passages. Subscribe for more studies on eschatology, biblical theology, and the kingdom of ChristWatch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett concludes his exposition of Matthew 24 by examining Jesus' teaching on the faithful and wicked servants. Far from encouraging passivity, Christ calls His people to faithful stewardship, kingdom service, and obedience while awaiting His return. Matt explores how Matthew 24:45–51 applied to the generation that witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and how its warning continues to challenge Christians today. What does kingdom readiness actually look like? How should pastors, elders, church members, fathers, mothers, and ordinary believers live in light of Christ's reign? And what separates the faithful servant from the wicked servant? Join us as we conclude this important study of Matthew 24 and consider Christ's call to faithful dominion, service, and perseverance.