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The Destruction of Jerusalem A.D . 70 Matthew 24. Time Of Destruction Of Jerusalem. It would be soon Times would be unusual (24:4-6) Increase talk of famines and wars… Gospel preached to whole world ( Col.1:23) Lawlessness increased (v.13)
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The Destruction of Jerusalem A.D. 70 Matthew 24
Time Of Destruction Of Jerusalem • It would be soon • Times would be unusual (24:4-6) Increase talk of famines and wars… Gospel preached to whole world (Col.1:23) Lawlessness increased (v.13) • The end comes shortly after these things (v.14)
The Abomination of Desolation • End of Jerusalem • What did Daniel say? 9:27; 11:31 • Antiochus Epiphanes? • Jewish Zealots? • Connected to fall of Jerusalem (Lk. 21:20-21) • The Roman Army
The Great Tribulation (24:17-21) • Not on Sabbath (v.20)? • Jesus instructed people to leave. • The destruction was complete. • I have told you in advance (v.25) • Do not believe them (v.26)
A Hint Of The End • It will come quickly (v.27) • Everyone will see Jesus and gather (v.28)
Immediately After The Tribulation… • Language similar to prophets • Isaiah 13:1, 6-13 destruction of Babylon • Isaiah 34:4-5 destruction of Edom • Ezekiel 32:7-8 destruction of Egypt • Zephaniah 1:14-16 destruction of Jerusalem • Matthew 24:30-31 still about Jerusalem! • Micah 3:12
Destruction of Jerusalem Matt. 23:36-24:35 Time Identifiable “This generation” Unusual Events Advance Warnings Judgment on Nation (Israel) Destruction of World Matt. 24:36-25:46 Time Unknown “That day” Everything “Normal” No Warnings Universal Judgment What Sign Of The End Of The Age?
“Therefore, be on the alert for you do not know which day your Lord is coming” (Matt. 24:42) Are you prepared for the coming day of the Lord?