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The Life of Jesus: Teachings on Judgment & The Lord’s Return

Explore Jesus' teachings on judgment in Matthew 24, contrasting the destruction of Jerusalem with the end of age. Discover the significance of "that day" and its implications on preparedness and faithfulness. Are you ready for the Lord's return?

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The Life of Jesus: Teachings on Judgment & The Lord’s Return

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  1. The Life of Jesus (30) Teachings Concerning JudgmentThe Lord’s Return (1) Matthew 24:36-25:13

  2. In Matthew 24:1-35 • Jesus pronounces judgment upon Jerusalem based upon their rejection of Him & God • This chapter the playground of end of age speculations (premillenialism, 70 AD doctrine, etc.)

  3. Matthew 24 - Background • 24:1-2 – Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple • 24:3, “When will these things be?” “What will be the signs of Your coming and of the end of the age.”

  4. Matthew 24 – The Message • 24:4-35 – the coming destruction of JerusalemAnswering the 1st question! • 24:36-51 – “But of that day and hour no one knows…” Answering the 2nd question!

  5. Destruction of Jerusalem & the world contrasted – Matt. 24-25

  6. Matt. 24:4-35 – Jerusalem • 24:34-35 – “this generation will not come to pass till all these things take place.” • Generation (24:34) – “people living at the same time and belonging to the same reproductive age-class.” (L&N, 11.4), Col. 1:26, Matt. 1:17, 12:39-45

  7. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:36-51 Jesus now begins to answer their second question, “Your coming at the end of the age?” • Age (24:3) – a particular stage of history (L&N, 67.143) Matt. 13:40, 49, 12:32

  8. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:36 – “but of that day and hour no one knows”… • BUT – indicates a contrast, Jesus answers 2nd question

  9. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:36 – “but of that day and hour no one knows”… • “that day” – a specific day! • Previous section – “those days” – 24:19, 22, 29 • “that day & hour” – 24:42-44, 50, 25:13

  10. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:36 – “but of that day and hour no one knows”… • The “second coming” is always singular – Matt. 11:22, 24; 12:36; 7:22, 1 Thess. 5:2,4, 2 Thess. 1:10, 2 Tim. 1:12, Jude 6, 2 Pet. 3:10

  11. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:36 – “no one knows, not even the angels” • Mark 13:32, “…nor the Son…” • Jesus had an idea when Jerusalem would be destroyed. While on earth, neither He nor angels knew the time of the end

  12. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:37-39 – “as in the days of Noah” • Things were normal – eating & drinking, marriage – everyday occurrences • IGNORING the warnings to be prepared! • 2 Pet. 3:3-4, 10 No specific warnings!

  13. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:40-41 – some taken, some left • 2 men harvesting, 2 women at the mill. ONE taken, the other left behind. • Sudden separation of godly and ungodly – Matt. 25:31-32, John 5:28-29

  14. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:42-44 – as a thief in the night • “Watch” – (present tense) continually • We generally don’t know when a thief will come • 2 Pet. 3:10-12, 1 Thess. 5:1-3, Rev. 16:15

  15. Matt. 24:36-51 – “That day” • 24:45-51 – Parable of faithful and evil servants – unexpected return • Faithful servant always faithful and “prepared” • Evil servant – abusive and wasteful Will be cut off. 24:51– weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. 8:12, 25:30, 22:13) – FINAL judgment!

  16. Matt. 25:1-13 – “That day” • 25:1-13 – The kingdom likened to 10 virgins • 5 were wise (prepared), 5 were foolish (unprepared) • Being “invited” could indicate those in the kingdom. If so, this teaches possibility of apostasy – Gal. 5:4, 1 Cor. 9:27, …

  17. Matt. 25:1-13 – “That day” • 25:1-13 – The kingdom likened to 10 virgins • Those unprepared are left out and rejected, “I do not know you” – Matt. 7:21-23 • Message: Watch– you don’t know when He will come.

  18. CLEARLY, Jesus speaks of two different events! Destruction of Jerusalem & the world contrasted – Matt. 24-25

  19. Application: • Premillenialism teaches Lord still to return to earth – signs indicate the time – BUT we see no warning! • Realized eschatology (70 AD doctrine) – entire text the same event. Such not consistent with the text!

  20. Application: • The Lord will return – ARE YOU PREPARED? • When He comes there will be NO second chances! Judgment will be final.

  21. Israel has been judged, so will we. Are you ready?

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