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Matthew 24:3
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Temple Destruction and Other Signs
2“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”3While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
Sermons
Milton Green
Bill McLeod
Charles Ryrie
Steve Gallagher
Willie MullanSummary
Commentary
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives,.... Which was on the east of the city of Jerusalem (a), "over against the temple", as Mark says, and where he could sit and take a full view of it; for the wall on the east side was lower than any other, and that for this reason; that when the high priest burnt the red heifer on this mount, as he did, and sprinkled the blood, he might have a view of the gate of the temple. It is said (b), "all the walls which were there, were very high, except the eastern wall; for the high priest, when he burned the heifer, stood on the top of the mount of Olives, and directed himself, and looked to the gate of the temple, at the time he sprinkled the blood.'' This place, very probably, our Lord chose to sit in, that he might give his disciples an occasion to discourse more largely with him on this subject; and that he might take the opportunity of acquainting them with what would be the signs and forerunners of this desolation, and so it proved: the disciples came to him privately; these four at least, Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, as Mark relates; and that either separately from the rest of the disciples, or from the multitude: it might not be thought so proper, to ask the following questions before them, and they might suppose that Christ would not be so ready to give an answer to them plainly, before the common people; when they might hope to be indulged with one by him, in private: saying, tell us, when shall these things be? That this house will be left desolate, these buildings will be destroyed, and not one stone left upon another? This first question relates purely to the destruction of the temple, and to this Christ first answers, from Mat 24:4. And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Which two are put together, as what they supposed would be at the same time, and immediately follow the destruction of the temple. That he was come in the flesh, and was the true Messiah, they firmly believed: he was with them, and they expected he would continue with them, for they had no notion of his leaving them, and coming again. When he at any time spake of his dying and rising from the dead, they seemed not to understand it: wherefore this coming of his, the sign of which, they inquire, is not to be understood of his coming a second time to judge the world, at the last day; but of his coming in his kingdom and glory, which they had observed him some little time before to speak of; declaring that some present should not die, till they saw it: wherefore they wanted to be informed, by what sign they might know, when he would set up his temporal kingdom; for since the temple was to be destroyed, they might hope a new one would be built, much more magnificent than this, and which is a Jewish notion; and thai a new state of things would commence; the present world, or age, would be at a period; and the world to come, they had so often heard of from the Jewish doctors, would take place; and therefore they ask also, of the sign of the end of the world, or present state of things in the Jewish economy: to this Christ answers, in the latter part of this chapter, though not to the sense in which they put the questions; yet in the true sense of the coming of the son of man, and the end of the world; and in such a manner, as might be very instructive to them, and is to us. (a) Bartenora in Misn. Middot, c. 1. sect. 3. (b) Misn. lb. c. 2. sect. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:3 The Greek term translated return is parousia, which can mean coming or appearing. • end of the world (or end of the age): This expression refers to the climax and end of an epoch in salvation history (see 13:39-40, 49; also Heb 9:26). Jesus’ second coming will bring normal history to a close with decisive judgment. The disciples assumed that the destruction of the Temple and the end of history were closely connected.
Matthew 24:3
Temple Destruction and Other Signs
2“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”3While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
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(Fury of Fire) 09 - Close to Being Cursed
By Milton Green3.2K53:47CursedMAT 7:21MAT 13:24MAT 13:40MAT 24:3JHN 15:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the wheat and the tares from Matthew 13. He explains that the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom, while the tears represent the sons of the evil ones. The enemy who sowed the tears is identified as the devil. The preacher emphasizes that there will be a harvest at the end of the age, and the reapers will be the angels. He also mentions that the angels will blow the trumpet and unleash fire as a form of judgment. The preacher encourages the listeners to seek revelation in the Word of God and to let go of old traditions or wrong teachings. He urges them to listen to the entire series of tapes in order to fully understand the teachings.
Christ Is All - in Scripture
By Bill McLeod1.6K46:28Fulness Of ChristPSA 2:10PSA 40:7PSA 41:9MAT 1:21MAT 28:19MRK 14:62COL 3:11TIT 3:7PHM 1:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Mark 16 and Luke 1 from the Bible. He highlights how Jesus reproached his disciples for their lack of belief in his resurrection and then commanded them to preach the gospel to the world. The speaker also mentions that some versions of the Bible omit miracles and end with Jesus' death on the cross, portraying him as a good man and advocate of peace. However, the speaker emphasizes that the Bible is truly all about Jesus and explores the significance of his ministry and his role as the Son of God.
The Prophecy of Our Lord
By Charles Ryrie1.4K36:26MAT 6:33MAT 24:3MAT 24:44In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Jesus' conversation with his disciples about the signs of his coming and the end of the age. He emphasizes the importance of being alert and ready for the future, as believers do not know the exact timing of these events. The preacher uses the analogy of a sports game without a visible clock to illustrate the unpredictability of the future. He also mentions the prophecy of the destruction of the temple and the significance of Jesus' second coming and the establishment of his kingdom.
The Coming Great Deception
By Steve Gallagher1.4K44:03Great DeceptionPSA 15:2PSA 51:6PSA 145:18MAT 24:3ROM 1:181TI 2:42TI 3:72TI 4:4In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of rejecting the truth of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of understanding right from wrong and warns against accepting falsehoods as truth. The preacher also highlights the judgment that awaits those who do not believe in God. He concludes by mentioning the final giving over to one's desires and the need for continuous warning messages to ensure understanding and obedience. The sermon references verses from the Bible, including Matthew 24 and the concept of God's holiness being vindicated.
(The Church in the Last Days) 14 - Destruction of the Babylon
By Milton Green1.3K1:27:30GEN 9:1GEN 9:11MAT 24:3LUK 17:26In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving revelation from the Word of God and being willing to challenge old traditions and wrong teachings. The audience is encouraged to listen to the entire series of tapes in numerical order to fully understand and embrace the teachings. The speaker urges the listeners to make Jesus Christ the Lord of their hearts and not rely on the opinions of others. The sermon also warns about the dangers of being attached to worldly possessions and desires, and encourages the audience to live for Jesus and be prepared for the coming judgment.
Pilgrims Problems No. 12 the Great Tribulation
By Willie Mullan1.2K1:00:19The Great TribulationMAT 24:3EPH 2:19EPH 2:211TH 1:51TH 1:9REV 5:9In this sermon, the preacher discusses the opening of the fourth seal in the book of Revelation. The fourth seal reveals a pale horse, symbolizing death, and hell follows with it. The preacher emphasizes the significance of this event, stating that it will bring distress and devastation to a fourth part of the earth. The sermon also mentions the scene in heaven where the Lamb takes the book and the prayers of the saints are represented by the elders.
Political Signs of the Times Pertaining to the Nation of Israel
By Mike Bickle181:07:39Israel's Role in ProphecyEnd Times ProphecyMAT 24:3Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of recognizing the political signs of the times, particularly concerning the nation of Israel. He discusses the prophetic events that have unfolded since Israel's rebirth in 1948, highlighting the importance of understanding these signs as indicators of the end times. Bickle warns that the world is witnessing the beginning of birth pangs, with Israel at the center of God's redemptive history, and stresses the need for believers to be aware and prepared for the coming events, including the rise of the Antichrist and the establishment of a false peace. He encourages the congregation to remain vigilant and discerning as these prophetic events unfold.
What Will Be the Sign of Your Coming
By Shane Idleman1856:42End Times PreparednessEschatologyMAT 24:3Shane Idleman addresses the complex topic of the signs of Jesus' coming, acknowledging the various interpretations of eschatology within Christianity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding different views while maintaining that the core belief is that Jesus is Lord and Savior, who will return. Idleman encourages believers to be prepared and vigilant, warning against deception and the growing lawlessness in the world. He highlights the significance of enduring faith amidst trials and the necessity of preaching the gospel to all nations as a sign of the end times. Ultimately, he calls for humility and a focus on the simplicity of the gospel amidst theological debates.
Compared View of the First Three Gospels, Etc.
By John Nelson Darby0The GospelsChrist's MinistryMAT 1:1MAT 4:17MAT 5:1MAT 9:35MAT 11:28MAT 28:19MRK 1:14LUK 3:23LUK 4:18John Nelson Darby discusses the distinct characteristics and purposes of the first three Gospels, emphasizing that Mark presents a chronological account of Christ's service, while Matthew focuses on the presentation of Jesus as the Messiah and the implications of His rejection. He notes that Luke, while generally following Mark's order, includes moral teachings that are unique to his Gospel. Darby highlights the importance of understanding the genealogies and the context of Christ's ministry, particularly in relation to Israel's expectations and the establishment of the church. He concludes that the Gospels collectively reveal the nature of Christ's mission and the unfolding of God's plan for humanity.
Rev. 6:10. How Long?
By Horatius Bonar0God's Patience and Long-sufferingThe Cry for JusticeEXO 10:3PSA 6:3PSA 13:1PSA 35:17PSA 79:5JER 4:14HAB 1:2MAT 24:32PE 3:12REV 6:10Horatius Bonar explores the profound question 'How long?' as expressed in Revelation 6:10, emphasizing its significance in human experience and divine communication. He categorizes the cry into three main dialogues: from man to man, from man to God, and from God to man, illustrating the deep yearning for justice and understanding in a world filled with suffering and evil. Bonar highlights the themes of complaint, submission, inquiry, and expectation in the human cry, while also reflecting on God's long-suffering, admonition, and earnestness in His call to humanity. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a reminder of the hope and faith that believers hold onto as they await God's ultimate justice and redemption.
Two Prophetic Days Must Be Distinguished
By Lewis Sperry Chafer0DAN 9:24MAT 24:31TH 4:161TH 5:92TH 2:3Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between 'The day of Christ' and 'The day of the Lord' to avoid confusion in understanding the Bible. 'The day of Christ' is the next prophesied event, imminent and concerns only the saved of this dispensation, involving the resurrection of sleeping saints and translation of living saints to meet the Lord in the air. Conversely, 'The day of the Lord' follows 'The day of Christ' by about seven years, ending the Great Tribulation, delivering Israel, bringing judgments on all nations, and binding Satan.
Day 78, Mark 13
By David Servant0EZK 38:20ZEC 14:4MAT 24:3MRK 13:26LUK 21:20ACT 12:2David Servant discusses the fulfillment of Jesus' foretelling of the destruction of the temple in 70 A.D. by the Roman Legions, highlighting the disciples' confusion about the timing and the signs of His coming and the end of the age. He explores prophecies from Ezekiel and Zechariah that suggest a future earthquake in Israel could lead to the destruction of a rebuilt temple. David also delves into the interpretation of Jesus' Olivet Discourse, emphasizing that the cataclysmic events and His second coming did not occur by 70 A.D., pointing to a future fulfillment within a generation.
Second Sermon on the Mount
By Sir Robert Anderson0MAT 1:1MAT 2:3MAT 4:24MAT 10:5MAT 13:41MAT 24:3Sir Robert Anderson delves into the Gospel of St. Matthew as the connecting link between the past and the future in prophecy, emphasizing the Messianic promises associated with David and Abraham. The sermon explores the significance of the Kingdom Gospel proclaimed by Jesus and the rejection of His Messianic claims by the Jewish leaders. It highlights the transition in Christ's ministry, from the open proclamation of the Kingdom to veiled teachings through parables, leading to a deeper understanding of the mysteries of the Kingdom.
True Love Waits on God
By G. Campbell Morgan0DAN 9:27MAT 13:39MAT 24:3MAT 28:20HEB 9:26The preacher delves into the concept of 'sunteleia,' meaning completion or consummation, as a term rich in eschatological significance used in both the Old and New Testaments to describe the end of the age. This term is particularly emphasized in apocalyptic or prophetic portions of Scripture, such as in the book of Daniel. The sermon explores how 'sunteleia' is intricately tied to the final events of history and the ultimate fulfillment of God's purposes.
A Present or Future Millennium?
By Kim Riddlebarger0MAT 24:3JHN 6:39ACT 2:171CO 15:242PE 3:10REV 20:4Kim Riddlebarger delivers a sermon on the misconceptions surrounding eschatology, particularly the dominance of premillennialism in American Evangelical circles and the lack of popular resources defending Amillennialism. He emphasizes the importance of interpreting the Bible with the analogy of faith, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture to develop a clear understanding of eschatology. Riddlebarger presents the two-age model, contrasting 'this age' with 'the age to come,' focusing on the return of Christ as the key event in biblical prophecy and debunking the idea of a future earthly millennial reign of Christ.
Interpreting the Present Time
By Richard E. Bieber0MAT 24:3Richard E. Bieber delivers a powerful sermon urging believers to not only have faith but also to be discerning and aware of the signs of the times. Drawing from Jesus' teachings, he emphasizes the importance of interpreting the present time and being prepared for the challenges ahead. Reflecting on historical events like the destruction of Jerusalem, he highlights the consequences of missing God's visitation. Bieber encourages listeners to make a choice to enter God's world fully or cling to the ways of this world that are destined for ruin.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives,.... Which was on the east of the city of Jerusalem (a), "over against the temple", as Mark says, and where he could sit and take a full view of it; for the wall on the east side was lower than any other, and that for this reason; that when the high priest burnt the red heifer on this mount, as he did, and sprinkled the blood, he might have a view of the gate of the temple. It is said (b), "all the walls which were there, were very high, except the eastern wall; for the high priest, when he burned the heifer, stood on the top of the mount of Olives, and directed himself, and looked to the gate of the temple, at the time he sprinkled the blood.'' This place, very probably, our Lord chose to sit in, that he might give his disciples an occasion to discourse more largely with him on this subject; and that he might take the opportunity of acquainting them with what would be the signs and forerunners of this desolation, and so it proved: the disciples came to him privately; these four at least, Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, as Mark relates; and that either separately from the rest of the disciples, or from the multitude: it might not be thought so proper, to ask the following questions before them, and they might suppose that Christ would not be so ready to give an answer to them plainly, before the common people; when they might hope to be indulged with one by him, in private: saying, tell us, when shall these things be? That this house will be left desolate, these buildings will be destroyed, and not one stone left upon another? This first question relates purely to the destruction of the temple, and to this Christ first answers, from Mat 24:4. And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Which two are put together, as what they supposed would be at the same time, and immediately follow the destruction of the temple. That he was come in the flesh, and was the true Messiah, they firmly believed: he was with them, and they expected he would continue with them, for they had no notion of his leaving them, and coming again. When he at any time spake of his dying and rising from the dead, they seemed not to understand it: wherefore this coming of his, the sign of which, they inquire, is not to be understood of his coming a second time to judge the world, at the last day; but of his coming in his kingdom and glory, which they had observed him some little time before to speak of; declaring that some present should not die, till they saw it: wherefore they wanted to be informed, by what sign they might know, when he would set up his temporal kingdom; for since the temple was to be destroyed, they might hope a new one would be built, much more magnificent than this, and which is a Jewish notion; and thai a new state of things would commence; the present world, or age, would be at a period; and the world to come, they had so often heard of from the Jewish doctors, would take place; and therefore they ask also, of the sign of the end of the world, or present state of things in the Jewish economy: to this Christ answers, in the latter part of this chapter, though not to the sense in which they put the questions; yet in the true sense of the coming of the son of man, and the end of the world; and in such a manner, as might be very instructive to them, and is to us. (a) Bartenora in Misn. Middot, c. 1. sect. 3. (b) Misn. lb. c. 2. sect. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:3 The Greek term translated return is parousia, which can mean coming or appearing. • end of the world (or end of the age): This expression refers to the climax and end of an epoch in salvation history (see 13:39-40, 49; also Heb 9:26). Jesus’ second coming will bring normal history to a close with decisive judgment. The disciples assumed that the destruction of the Temple and the end of history were closely connected.