Throughout the remainder of this chapter, the lord describes some of the conditions that will precede his return to the earth to establish his kingdom on the earth. At a certain point, these deceptions will be augmented by signs and wondersmiracles. Matthew 24 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Perhaps for matthew it means the generation to which he and his community belonged. Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 24. This is a massive hint that our understanding of biblical prophecyas much as it has expanded over the last few decadeswill still not be enough to remove the element of surprise from christs return. On the first anniversary of the 911 attack, news agencies replayed some of the footage of that fateful day as it unfolded. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of israels expectation. Matthew chapter twentyfour is perhaps one of the most misunderstood prophetic passages in the bible.
Throughout the remainder of this chapter, the lord describes some of. The context our gospel lesson is the middle portion of a two chapter apocalyptic section that begins with jesus prediction that the temple will be thrown down 24. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Read and study matthew 24 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Matthew 24 summary and key verses what christians want.
One always needs to keep in mind that jesus was god incarnate and as such had unconstricted access to knowledge of future events to unfold. Amen, i say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be. But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of. It is important to always look at the context of any verse or passage of scripture so that a fuller understanding of what it teaches can be gained. The context our gospel lesson is the middle portion of a twochapter apocalyptic section that begins with jesus prediction that the temple will be thrown down 24. Verses 3738 draws an analogy suggesting that the days of christs return will be. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but. Read matthew 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Our gospel lesson is the middle portion of a twochapter apocalyptic. Day of judgment, and continues on this subject to the end of the following chapter. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Just a few verses later, he tells his disciples, therefore you also be ready, for the son of man is coming at an hour when you do not expect verse 44, emphasis ours throughout. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament.
We must not lose sight of the primary thrust of this verse that the. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Matthew 1 the genealogy and birth of jesus christ a. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Matthews gospel, and who knows any thing of the present state of the jews over the face of the earth. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Assuredly, i say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down. This is the same phrase used by paul i thessalonians 5. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Mat mt christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter 24 is the matthean form of what is often called the synoptic apocalypse, found also in mark and luke 21. Whatever they are, they will seem to give credence to the ideas of the people.
Matthew 24 parallels revelation from chapter 4 onward. For most of the chapter, a statement is made and then illustrated or an illustration is given and a statement made. Jesus disciples are showing him the buildings of the temple and jesus prophesies their. But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the son, but the father only. But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but only the father. Adam clarkes bible commentary matthew 24 matthew 23 matthew 25. Read and study matthew 24 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Jesus often went to the mount of olives to teach matt. Alone angels exact except heaven heavens hour messengers time. This advice the followers of christ took, and therefore they escaped. Verses 78, for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. These chapters are also called the olivet discourse because verse 3 notes that these words were spoken while jesus and the disciples sat on the mount of olives. Ifthe book referstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. One clip i remember was the opening of the today show at the top of the 8am hour.
We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Matthew 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of the christian bible. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Aug 18, 2014 matthew chapter twentyfour is perhaps one of the most misunderstood prophetic passages in the bible. Matthew 24 niv bible jesus left the temple and was. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. There is no need to concentrate strictly on the local history of the times rather than the meaning for future times. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. Commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on.
Study matthew 24 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Whether they are true miracles or not, we do not know. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster published. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Many troublesome thoughts which disquiet our minds, rise from mistakes concerning christ. Josephuss history of the jewish war is the best commentary on this chapter. Watch therefore be always on your guard, that you may not be taken unawares, and that you may be properly prepared to meet god in the way either of judgment or mercy, whensoever he may come. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Chapter 24 christ s preaching was mostly practical. David guzik commentary on matthew 24, in which jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, and what the disciples are to expect before his second coming.
Matthew 24, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It commences the olivet discourse or little apocalypse spoken by jesus christ, which continues into chapter 25, and contains jesus prediction of the destruction of the temple in jerusalem. Amalek was a grandson of esau and he via haman through bloodline so hated the israelites so much that he wanted to wipe them out of existence. Just a few verses later, he tells his disciples, therefore you also be ready, for the son of man is coming at an hour when you do not expect. A study of matthew 24 by wayne jackson in this era of change, from one millennium to another, there may be no context that has become the focus of more controversy than the twentyfourth chapter of matthews gospel record. Verse 21, for then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Although this chapter alone can be a very extensive study, a quick look at a summary and key verses of matthew 24 can serve as a springboard into deeper study. Verse 24, for there shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders. Matthew 24 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 24. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of matthewchapter 24. Matthew 24 then jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. Satan has the ability to do certain things of that nature.
It was, in a sense, like the days of noah that jesus refers to in matthew 24. The lord did not attempt to display his deity but rather, in contrast, emphasized his humanity. The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. Feb 03, 2018 commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of. The preceding verses foretold the signs of the destruction of jerusalem, that is, the circumstances which were to be the forerunners and attendants of that great event. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form.
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