Day 35- The End Times Prophecies of Jesus

The recent public denouncements by Jesus of the religious Jews have sent them scurrying behind closed doors to regroup and plan their next attack. This opportunity gives Jesus quality time to sit with the Twelve, on the hillside of the Mount of Olives, and respond to their questions of Him about the end of the age and the coming of the Son of Man.

READ: Matthew 24:1-51; Mark 13:1-37; Luke 21:5-38

Major Events

Sitting on the Mount of Olives Jesus gathers His disciples and teaches them about the end of the age (Matt; Mark; Luke)
- The future destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem
- The signs of the end of the age
- The coming of the Son of Man
- The Lesson of the fig tree
- No one knows the day and hour

Major Topics

Temple building
Prophecy
Signs
Coming, Second Coming
The End, End of the Age
Tribulation
False Prophets
Gospel of the Kingdom
Holy Spirit
Persecution
Abomination of Desolation
Great Tribulation
Times of the Gentiles
Elect
False Christs
Son of Man
Parable

Video

Matthew 24

Luke 21

Key Verses & Words

The Story

Matthew 24:1 Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him.
Matthew 24:3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

The Teachings of Jesus

Matthew 24:3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
Matthew 24:13-14 "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. 14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.
Matthew 24:27 "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matthew 24:35 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.
Matthew 24:42 "Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.
Luke 21:8-9 And He said, "See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not go after them. 9 "When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end does not follow immediately."
Luke 21:28 "But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
Luke 21:33 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
Luke 21:36 "But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Questions for Reflection

Jesus Teaches on the End Times

How does the talk of the end times motivate us to live a holy life?
What are some current examples of false prophets deceiving people?
What signs do you see that we may be close to the beginning of the end?
What steps this week can you take to guard yourself from false teaching?
What does it mean for us to be watchful?
Are you living as if Jesus could come at any moment? Why or why not?
What steps can you take today to be a better steward of the gifts and information God has entrusted to you?

Digging Deeper

David Guzik commentary Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21
Thomas Ice commentary Matthew 24-25

Curious Christians

Solomon's Temple - Herod's Temple

The Third Temple - The Millennial Temple

At the beginning of Matthew 24 Jesus predicts the temple, known as Herod's Temple because he paid to have it completely enlarged and enhanced, would one day be completely destroyed. That came true in A.D. 70 when the Romans ransacked Jerusalem to squelch an insurrection and entered the city and destroyed the temple. There are actually four Temples that Scripture speaks of. The first was built by King Solomon, Solomon's Temple. It was destroyed by the Babylonians. Eventually after the 70 year exile, the Jews returned to Jerusalem and built a second Temple in 586 B.C. It was this Temple that Herod, approximately 600 years later, added to it and built it into the magnificent building standing during the ministry of Christ. It was then utterly destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D. There has not been a Jewish Temple since. But the Bible prophecies that there are two more temples yet to be built. A third temple will be built before the Messiah returns for His saints. The fourth temple, or "Millennial Temple" is prophesied by Ezekiel (40-45) and will be during the "Millennial Reign" of Christ described in Revelation 20. Click here for more information about the Temples.

Living the Lesson

Here is where the Holy Spirit has opportunity to bring great revelation and transformation in your life--in reflection and obedience to what you have been reading and studying in God's Word today. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you can respond in obedience to the devotion today. Use the following questions to prompt you.

Is there a...

SIN to confess?
PROMISE to claim?
ATTITUDE to change?
COMMAND to obey?
EXAMPLE to follow?
PRAYER to pray?
ERROR to avoid?
TRUTH to believe?
SOMETHING for which to praise God?