Aug 24, 2023
In this the first of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane Hodges looks at Matthew 24:1-14.
Structure of the Olivet Discourse:
1. Prelude: Matt 24:1-2
2. Exposition/Explanation: Matt 24:4-35 Jesus answers disciples' questions: "When will these things be?" and "What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the consumation of the age?"
Survey/overview of the Day of the Lord: Matt 24:4-14. Matt 24:4-8 beginning of sorrows (birth pangs). Matt 24:9-14 great tribulation.
3. Application: Matt 24:35-25:46. Introduction 24:35-44. Answers disciples' question: "When will these things be?"
Matt 24:45-51 and Matt 25:14-30 parables addressed to church age saints.
Matt 25:1-13 and Matt 25:31-46 2nd and 4th parables addressed to tribulation saints.
Other passages mentioned: Daniel 9; Revelation 8-9, 11; 1 Thessalonias 2; 2 Thessalonians 2.