Podcasts about Matthew 24

Like it or not, we live in an era of fake news. Have you ever taken the time to investigate headlines for yourself? More often than not, the headline itself is nothing short of deceptive and far from the truth of what actually happened. Pastor Richard assures you today that Jesus WILL NOT come back secretly… No matter what the headlines say. — Don't believe the rumors. When Jesus returns to establish His kingdom on the earth, EVERYONE will know it.

When you stand on top of a mountain range and look out, you get a broad view of the mountain tops all around you. But what you don't see is all the valleys in between. In today's message, Pastor Richard teaches you that oftentimes prophecy is the same way. The Bible will speak of peak moments in the future to come, without filling in the details of what will happen in between. But one thing's certain: if it's in God's Word, it WILL come to pass.

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Just before Jesus went to the cross, He made a prediction that the temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed, not one stone left upon another. In 70 A.D., the Romans destroyed the temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy to the T. Today, Pastor Richard wants you to know that the Word of God NEVER fails. Whatever God says in His Word will come to pass. God loves you, and you can trust that as He said, when you believe in Christ, you will be saved.

36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Pastor Rodney unpacks Jesus' teaching in Matthew 24–25, reminding us that while no one knows the exact day of Christ's return, His coming is certain, sudden, and closer than ever. Rather than obsessing over timelines, we are called to live ready through salvation, remain faithful in stewarding what God has entrusted to us, and actively share the Gospel until the King returns because the Kingdom of God is not just coming someday, it is advancing right now. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

What is Jesus actually coming back for?In this message, Pastor Ken walks through Jesus' words in Matthew 24 and reminds us that His return is not meant to create fear, but hope. As we wait, we're invited to live with anticipation, stay faithful, and remember that Jesus is coming back for His people.Send us Fan Mail

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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.

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.Watch 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.

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Matthew 24_29_51 Ready or Not, Here I Come (Behold Your King Series)

Matthew 5:33-37- Lawson Harlow

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, you will find the following:1) Reading of Matthew Chapter 242) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer

What did Jesus mean when He said, “this generation will not pass away”? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse. Did Jesus primarily predict the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, or was He speaking about the end of the world? Matt explores the fig tree generation, common futurist interpretations, the 1948 Israel theory, failed date-setting, and how the judgment on Jerusalem points forward to Christ’s final return. If you’ve struggled to understand Matthew 24, Bible prophecy, A.D. 70, or the Olivet Discourse, this episode provides historical context and biblical analysis to help make sense of one of Jesus’ most controversial teachings. Subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content on biblical prophecy, covenant theology, church history, and the victorious kingdom of Christ.

What did Jesus mean when He said, “this generation will not pass away”?In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse.Did Jesus primarily predict the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, or was He speaking about the end of the world?Matt explores the fig tree generation, common futurist interpretations, the 1948 Israel theory, failed date-setting, and how the judgment on Jerusalem points forward to Christ's final return.If you've struggled to understand Matthew 24, Bible prophecy, A.D. 70, or the Olivet Discourse, this episode provides historical context and biblical analysis to help make sense of one of Jesus' most controversial teachings.Subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content on biblical prophecy, covenant theology, church history, and the victorious kingdom of Christ.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

What did Jesus mean when He said, “this generation will not pass away”? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse. Did Jesus primarily predict the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, or was He speaking about the end of the world? Matt explores the fig tree generation, common futurist interpretations, the 1948 Israel theory, failed date-setting, and how the judgment on Jerusalem points forward to Christ’s final return. If you’ve struggled to understand Matthew 24, Bible prophecy, A.D. 70, or the Olivet Discourse, this episode provides historical context and biblical analysis to help make sense of one of Jesus’ most controversial teachings. Subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content on biblical prophecy, covenant theology, church history, and the victorious kingdom of Christ.

READY OR NOT | MATTHEW 24 | PASTOR CARLOS LOLLETT

Tune in as Pastor Jason continues our series on Matthew with a sermon on waiting for Jesus' return while also continuing the work. 

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Matthew #51: Faithfully Waiting (Matthew 24:36-51) Rob Woodrum (5/24/26) Download My wife and oldest daughter were in Chicago once, trying to navigate our way to my son's house on the city's train service. This was back before it became much easier and all on your phone – at that time we had to buy metro cards and load them with the proper amount for our trip. My daughter had gotten hers in order and had gone through the turnstiles, but my wife and I encountered a problem and the cards wouldn't work.“Wait for us on that side, we'll be there soon!” we shouted to her above the noise on the busy platform.We finally got things squared away, paying more than we probably needed to, inserted our cards and moved through the turnstiles to look for my daughter. She was nowhere to be found. We looked around, confused and feeling a bit panicked, when we heard a shout from behind us. There she was, back from where we had just come, on the other side of the turnstiles, smiling sheepishly.“I got tired of waiting and came to see if I could help.” she offered. Happily, she got through and we made it to our train…but just barely.It can be a frustrating thing when we've asked someone to wait for us, and they don't do it or befuddle a plan by doing something extra. It can be a devastating thing if we fail to wait faithfully for Jesus when he told us to.This Sunday we'll be reading Matthew 24:36-51 in our study of that Gospel. In our text, Jesus makes it as explicit as he can that nobody will know just when Jesus will return. It's astonishing how many ignore that bit of Scripture.Jesus will use a few picture to emphasize the point. It will be like the days of Noah – everything going along as it always had until it doesn't. Some will be swept away in judgement, others will remain behind in safety. The only difference, apparently, is their faithfulness in waiting.Then Jesus tells a parable to explain what faithful waiting looks like. What was the faithful servant doing when the landowner returned? How does that contrast with the unfaithful servant – what parts are common denominators in both their descriptions? What do you think we learn about the nature of faithfully waiting for Jesus to return? What might it entail in a real-life scenario?Hopefully we'll be challenged and grow from our exploration of this text. We'll have a missions update from Suzy Zechman about In Deed and Truth ministries as well! Hope you can join us!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cooke-5-24-26.mp3 Matthew 24 is one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible, often treated as a detached prophecy about events far removed from its immediate context. But before Jesus speaks of wars, tribulation, signs, and the end of the age, Matthew first shows us something quiet but thunderous: Jesus leaves the Temple. In Matthew 24:1–2, the King who entered Jerusalem with public acclaim now departs the Temple without ceremony. The disciples still see beauty, permanence, and religious grandeur. Jesus sees a condemned house standing under judgment. Not one stone will be left upon another. In this sermon, The Unceremonious Departure, we consider how Matthew 24 flows directly out of Matthew 23, why the destruction of the Temple was unavoidable, and why visible glory can blind even true disciples when they fail to interpret the world through Christ's word.

Ready, Set, Wait (Matthew 24: 36-51) Pastor Chad Baudhuin Download Worship Guide

Who is really “left behind” in Matthew 24? Did Jesus teach that believers disappear while unbelievers remain—or have many Christians misunderstood the passage entirely? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett continues through the Olivet Discourse by examining Matthew 24:37–44 and Jesus’ comparison to the days of Noah. Looking carefully at the context, Matt challenges popular end-times assumptions and asks a crucial question: in Noah’s flood, who was taken away—and who remained? This study explores: Matthew 24 and the “one taken, one left” passages The days of Noah and biblical judgment patterns The meaning of “left behind” in context Rapture theology and common assumptions The destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 How biblical typology shapes eschatology Far from speculation, this passage is a warning from Christ Himself: stay awake, remain faithful, and understand the times rightly. If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and careful Bible study, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more teaching series on Matthew 24, Revelation, Daniel, and the Olivet Discourse.

Who is really “left behind” in Matthew 24? Did Jesus teach that believers disappear while unbelievers remain—or have many Christians misunderstood the passage entirely?In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett continues through the Olivet Discourse by examining Matthew 24:37–44 and Jesus' comparison to the days of Noah. Looking carefully at the context, Matt challenges popular end-times assumptions and asks a crucial question: in Noah's flood, who was taken away—and who remained?This study explores:Matthew 24 and the “one taken, one left” passagesThe days of Noah and biblical judgment patternsThe meaning of “left behind” in contextRapture theology and common assumptionsThe destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70How biblical typology shapes eschatologyFar from speculation, this passage is a warning from Christ Himself: stay awake, remain faithful, and understand the times rightly.If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and careful Bible study, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more teaching series on Matthew 24, Revelation, Daniel, and the Olivet Discourse.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Who is really “left behind” in Matthew 24? Did Jesus teach that believers disappear while unbelievers remain—or have many Christians misunderstood the passage entirely? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett continues through the Olivet Discourse by examining Matthew 24:37–44 and Jesus’ comparison to the days of Noah. Looking carefully at the context, Matt challenges popular end-times assumptions and asks a crucial question: in Noah’s flood, who was taken away—and who remained? This study explores: Matthew 24 and the “one taken, one left” passages The days of Noah and biblical judgment patterns The meaning of “left behind” in context Rapture theology and common assumptions The destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 How biblical typology shapes eschatology Far from speculation, this passage is a warning from Christ Himself: stay awake, remain faithful, and understand the times rightly. If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and careful Bible study, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more teaching series on Matthew 24, Revelation, Daniel, and the Olivet Discourse.

Living Not Timing - Matthew 24-25 (May 10, 2026) by Michael B. Linton

Matthew 24 15 28 When All Heaven Breaks Loose (Behold Your King Series)

Matthew #50: Wise Living In A Troubled World (Matthew 24:15-35) Rob & Janelle (5/17/26) Download This Sunday we'll be continuing our trek through Matthew 24, reading v15-35. Much of what Jesus predicts in this section deals with the upcoming siege of Jerusalem, a prediction that was fulfilled in 70 AD.As we did last week, we'll focus on the instructions we receive from Jesus concerning how we respond and live in light of the temporal nature of this world's systems. As you read through the passage, pay attention to the places where Jesus gives specific instructions to his disciples and consider how those instructions would apply to our lives in this present world.While so much of our modern Church's interest is in the speculations about when, what and who of these predictions, Jesus seems to focus on more pragmatic issues. What can that tell us about how we, as the Church, should respond to these words?This will, hopefully, be an encouraging study – I hope you can join us this Sunday at 10 AM.Click here for a PDF of the teaching slideshow.

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Gospel of Matthew chapter 24 contains Jesus' prophetic teaching about future events, often called the Olivet Discourse. Jesus speaks about deception, wars, persecution, and signs leading up to His return, urging believers not to be troubled or misled. He emphasizes endurance, faithfulness, and readiness, reminding His followers that no one knows the exact day or hour of His coming. Through parables and warnings, Christ calls His people to remain spiritually alert, living with wisdom, obedience, and hope. This chapter reminds us that while the world may shake, believers are called to stand firm and keep their eyes on God's promises. Hashtags: #Matthew24 #StayWatchful #EndureToTheEnd #SecondComing #FaithfulAndReady #DoNotBeDeceived #StandFirmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.'

Did Jesus predict the literal end of the world in Matthew 24? Or was He using prophetic language to describe the fall of Jerusalem and the end of the Old Covenant age in AD 70? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars in Matthew 24:29–31. By tracing the Old Testament background behind Jesus’ words, Matt shows how Scripture consistently uses cosmic imagery to describe the سقوط of nations, kingdoms, and covenantal systems. From Isaiah and Ezekiel to Joel, Acts, and Revelation, this study explores whether Matthew 24 was fulfilled in the first century through the destruction of Jerusalem and the rise of Christ’s New Covenant Kingdom. Topics covered: - Matthew 24 explained - The Olivet Discourse - AD 70 and Bible prophecy - Sun, moon, and stars imagery - Apocalyptic language in Scripture - Preterism vs futurism - Jesus’ prophecy about Jerusalem - Old Covenant to New Covenant transition If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and in-depth Bible teaching, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content like this.

Did Jesus predict the literal end of the world in Matthew 24?Or was He using prophetic language to describe the fall of Jerusalem and the end of the Old Covenant age in AD 70?In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars in Matthew 24:29–31.By tracing the Old Testament background behind Jesus' words, Matt shows how Scripture consistently uses cosmic imagery to describe the سقوط of nations, kingdoms, and covenantal systems.From Isaiah and Ezekiel to Joel, Acts, and Revelation, this study explores whether Matthew 24 was fulfilled in the first century through the destruction of Jerusalem and the rise of Christ's New Covenant Kingdom.Topics covered:- Matthew 24 explained - The Olivet Discourse - AD 70 and Bible prophecy - Sun, moon, and stars imagery - Apocalyptic language in Scripture - Preterism vs futurism - Jesus' prophecy about Jerusalem - Old Covenant to New Covenant transition If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and in-depth Bible teaching, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content like this.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Did Jesus predict the literal end of the world in Matthew 24? Or was He using prophetic language to describe the fall of Jerusalem and the end of the Old Covenant age in AD 70? In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars in Matthew 24:29–31. By tracing the Old Testament background behind Jesus’ words, Matt shows how Scripture consistently uses cosmic imagery to describe the سقوط of nations, kingdoms, and covenantal systems. From Isaiah and Ezekiel to Joel, Acts, and Revelation, this study explores whether Matthew 24 was fulfilled in the first century through the destruction of Jerusalem and the rise of Christ’s New Covenant Kingdom. Topics covered: - Matthew 24 explained - The Olivet Discourse - AD 70 and Bible prophecy - Sun, moon, and stars imagery - Apocalyptic language in Scripture - Preterism vs futurism - Jesus’ prophecy about Jerusalem - Old Covenant to New Covenant transition If you enjoy biblical theology, eschatology, and in-depth Bible teaching, subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content like this.

Last day events dominate Jesus' Mount of Olives discourse in Matthew 24. However, differences in interpretation are many. Will the church be here in this world during these climactic events? Who are “the elect” mentioned in verses 22, 24, and 31? What is the “abomination of desolation”? In this teaching, we will unveil mysteries.Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.netMinistry website: www.shreveministries.orgThe Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministriesAll audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.Mike Shreve's other podcastDiscover Your Spiritual Identity—a study on the biblical names given to God's people: https://shreveministries.org/wp2/media/podcasts/Mail: P.O. Box 4260, Cleveland, TN 37320 / Phone: 423-478-2843Purchase Mike Shreve's popular book comparing over 20 religions:In Search of the True LightPurchase Mike Shreve's new book comparing Catholicism to biblical Christianity:The Beliefs of the Catholic Church

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Matthew #49: Living In A Fading World (Matthew 24:1-14) Rob Woodrum (5/10/26) Download This Sunday we'll be starting chapter 24 of Matthew's gospel this Sunday reading the first 14 verses. End time predictions are almost a cottage industry in the Church over the years…needless to say, we won't be adding to those. What we'll learn from Jesus is that there is a presupposition of the world's ending. It's how we live in the time we have that's truly important.v1-3 give us the overall heading of this section. Jesus predicts the end of something – what is it? The disciples ask him when this will happen, and what sign to look for to signal his coming. Do you find that odd? He's right in front of them – why are they asking about his coming? They didn't expect him to leave – what were they talking about? The word “coming” in the Greek is “parousia” – the arrival of a king. They are asking when he'll be revealed as King and bring the present, broken world to it's conclusion. They don't realize it, but they are asking two different questions. What then, are the two subjects in view in this section?Jesus describes things that sound like current events to us and could be alarming – except for what Jesus says in v6. What are these events, in his view?Instead of giving his disciples a straight forward answer about when these things would happen – what does Jesus say to his disciples as instruction? (hint: v4, v6, v13)Before things really end, what is happening according to v14? What is our mission then, in light of the end? Does knowing when the end may come have any bearing on what our mission is? Does it change? If not, what does that tell us?We may not all agree on how to view eschatology (views on the “end times”), but that should never be a reason to divide us. Let's approach this text as objectively as we can and see what we may learn by God's Spirit. See you this Sunday!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In Matthew 24, Jesus provides His disciples with the main signs of the end times. What are they? And how are we to live in light of it? 

Was the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD really the worst tribulation in history? In this episode of the Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett unpacks Matthew 24 and explains why Jesus described this event as unmatched in all of history. This wasn’t just physical devastation—it was a covenantal judgment. Jerusalem’s rejection of Christ marked the end of the Old Covenant world and the fulfillment of God’s promised curses. Drawing from Scripture, historical records from Josephus, and insights from Matthew Henry and John Calvin, this episode shows how 70 AD stands as a decisive turning point in redemptive history. You’ll also see how Jesus’ warnings about false prophets, tribulation, and the “coming of the Son of Man” were fulfilled in this generation—not as the end of the world, but as a Day of the Lord's judgment. This episode will sharpen your understanding of Bible prophecy, strengthen your confidence in Scripture, and refocus your attention on the advance of the Gospel in history.

Was the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD really the worst tribulation in history?In this episode of the Olivet Discourse series, Matt Plett unpacks Matthew 24 and explains why Jesus described this event as unmatched in all of history. This wasn't just physical devastation—it was a covenantal judgment. Jerusalem's rejection of Christ marked the end of the Old Covenant world and the fulfillment of God's promised curses.Drawing from Scripture, historical records from Josephus, and insights from Matthew Henry and John Calvin, this episode shows how 70 AD stands as a decisive turning point in redemptive history. You'll also see how Jesus' warnings about false prophets, tribulation, and the “coming of the Son of Man” were fulfilled in this generation—not as the end of the world, but as a Day of the Lord's judgment. This episode will sharpen your understanding of Bible prophecy, strengthen your confidence in Scripture, and refocus your attention on the advance of the Gospel in history.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel chapters 13-14, Matthew 24 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this 6th day of May, join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as we journey through pivotal passages: 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, and Matthew 23. Today's episode confronts the story of David's great fall—from his secret sins with Bathsheba to his confrontation by the prophet Nathan—and explores the power of repentance and restoration found in Psalm 51. As we listen to Jesus' sharp words to the religious leaders in Matthew 23, we're invited to reflect on the themes of humility, the dangers of hypocrisy, and God's unfailing love and desire to restore us. Let's dive into the Scriptures together, pray, and be reminded that no matter what, you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: A story exposes the heart. In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote, "The play is the thing wherein I'll capture the conscience of the king." Stories hold a certain power—a way of reaching into hidden places and bringing truth to the surface. This is exactly what happened in the encounter between the prophet Nathan and King David. Nathan did not confront David with a simple accusation; he told him a story—a story about a rich man's cruelty toward a poor man, a story of broken trust, of taking what wasn't his, of conspiracy and the covering up of wrongdoing. Through this story, Nathan captured David's conscience and exposed his heart 17:14. And David saw it. He saw the depth of his sin—his betrayal, his adultery, his conspiracy, his murder. He saw how he had despised the word of the Lord, not just as a book of rules, but as the very presence and blessing of God, the union that God had given him—an anointing that David once cherished and then cast aside. David turned away from God in a moment of self-indulgence, as if he could separate himself from the God who called and blessed him 18:40. Yet, what this story reveals is that though we may despise or deny our union with God, God does not despise us—he will not abandon or reject us. God's discipline is not about retribution; it is about restoration. He sends his prophets and his word not to condemn, but to restore us, to recall us to himself. Psalm 51 is David's cry for restoration—a pleading for a renewed and healed heart, for the joy of God's salvation to be his once again 19:43. Even if we find ourselves far from God, in denial, in brokenness, God's word comes to heal, to renew, to draw us back. He will make us whole. That's the heart of God—to restore and not reject, to draw near rather than cast out 20:09. May we not deny the union we have with God. Instead, let us embrace it and live out of the wholeness and restoration that only he gives. May his love, his discipline, and his relentless pursuit bring us home, renew our hearts, and make us instruments of his peace and grace. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Matthew 24:36-51 - - Apr 19, 2026

It is our prayer that today's word would encourage and challenge to walk out your faith in Jesus, shine brightly in darkness and experience Kingdom impact in all you do! Stay connected with Belmont Church on our Facebook page, website or on the Church Center App.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I review the work that I did in episodes 59-61 on chapters 24-25 of Matthew, often referred to as "The Little Apocalypse." I reflect on this sermon by Jesus in these chapters during a time when the world as we know it may be coming to an end, i.e. the world in which the U.S. is the dominant hegemon. What is the message for us from these chapters? What was the message for its original audience in the late first century when Israel had been almost completely destroyed by Rome? I hope this review both clarifies the work the I did in episodes 59-61 and also helps us apply it to today's situation.

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