5. “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him
privately saying; “Tell me when this will be, and what is the
sign of your coming and the close of the age?
Matthew 24:3
.
6. “Blessed are you when they insult you
because of me”
Blessed are you when they insult
you because of me…
12. • “the deslating sacrilege” Jesus is referring to a
prophecy in David where the prophet foretold that the
king (Antichus IV) would occupy the temple, erect idol
images”
Matthew 24:15
14. One million, one hundred thousand people
died during this siege of Jerusalem in 70
Key holy day – Passover
Pilgrims from all over the world
Research by Jewish historian Flavius
Josephus
Destruction of Jerusalem
15. Salvation
Physical Safety
Eternal Salvation
Great Tribulation
Earthquakes, wars, upheavals
False Prophets
Spiritual Warfare
Signs of the Second Coming of
Christ and of the Last Judgment
Matthew 21-22
16. Interwoven with Prophesy is destruction
of Jerusalem and Jesus’ announcement of
his second coming.
“Lo, I have told you before hand” Matt
24:25
Persevere until the end
21. “This Generation”
A example of what we say about the
destruction of Jerusalem being a symbol
Refers to the people alive at the time of
the destruction of Jerusalem. 70
Symbolic of the end of the world
St. John Chrysostom – The Lord is
speaking for all generations
Matthew 24: 34-35
27. Who is the faithful and wise servant?
1. The servant who bids his master’s ways.
2. His master will reward him
Who is the wicked servant?
1. Knowing his master is gone he takes advantage and
binges on food and drink and beats his fellow servants
Consequences: Reward or punishment?
Vigelence: The Faithful Servant
Matthew 24:45-51
35. Matthew 26: 1-75
The Passion and Death of Jesus
Gives the most
descriptive details of
his life
A cultimation of his life
on earth
Redemptive Works
Sacrifice to atone sins
Infinite love and mercy
37. • Passover was upon them within two days
• Christ uses this to provide the setting for the new Passover,
in which he himself will be the spotless lamb who will set
all men free from slavery of sing by shedding his blood on
the cross
Passover and Conspiracy Against
Jesus 26:1-13