(The Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25)
This sermon is called Jesus’ Farewell Address to the Nation of Israel.
This sermon is Jewish in content just like the entire Gospel of Matthew.
A. Mt 1:1 The genealogy of the King
B. Mt 2:2 The birth of the King
C. Mt 3:2 The announcement of the King
D. Mt 4 The test of the King
E. Mt 5-7 The principles of the King
F. Mt 8-9 The credentials of the King
The disciples asked three questions (24:1-3)
Jesus gave three answers (24:4-31)
1. The Temple was destroyed in AD 70
2. The signs that precede the end time are as follows
1. Signs of the First Half of the Tribulation (24:4-8)
A. False Christs, 24:4-5 (Rider on the white horse in Rev 6:1-2)
B. Wars and rumors of wars, 24:6-7 (Rider on the red horse in Rev 6:3-4)
C. Famines, 24:7 (Rider on the black horse in Rev 6:5-6)
D. Pestilence, 24:7 (Rider on the pale horse in Rev 6:7-8)
E. Earthquakes, 24:7 (Rev 6:12-14 and 16:17-19)
2. Signs of the Second Half of the Tribulation (24:9-14)
A. Many martyrs, 24:8-10
B. False prophets, 24:11
C. Increasing evil and loss of fervent love, 24:12
D. Worldwide preaching of the gospel of the kingdom, 24:13-14
3. Signs of the Second Half of the Tribulation in More Detail (24:15-28)
4. The Second Coming of Christ (24:29-31)
5. Judgment of Living Jews (25:1-30)
6. Judgment of Living Gentiles (25:31-46)