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John Gill Bible Commentary
All these are the beginning of sorrows,.... They were only a prelude unto them, and forerunners of them; they were only some foretastes of what would be, and were far from being the worst that should be endured. These were but light, in comparison of what befell the Jews, in their dreadful destruction. The word here used, signifies the sorrows and pains of a woman in travail. The Jews expect great sorrows and distresses in the times of the Messiah, and use a word to express them by, which answers to this, and call them, , "the sorrows of the Messiah"; they say (r), signifies the sorrows of a woman in travail; and the Syriac version uses the same word here. These they represent to be very great, and express much concern to be delivered from them. They (s) ask, "what shall a man do, to be delivered from "the sorrows of the Messiah?" He must employ himself in the law, and in liberality.'' And again (t), "he that observes the three meals on the sabbath day, shall be delivered from three punishments; from "the sorrows of the Messiah", from the judgment of hell, and from Gog and Magog.'' But alas there was no other way of escaping them, but by faith in the true Messiah, Jesus; and it was for their disbelief and rejection of him, that these came upon them. (r) Gloss. in T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 118. 2. (s) T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 98. 2. (t) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 118. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:8 first of the birth pains: Intense anguish is expected just prior to Jesus’ second coming (see also 24:29-31; Isa 13:8; 26:17; Jer 4:31; 6:24; Mic 4:9-10).
Matthew 24:8
Temple Destruction and Other Signs
7Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.8All these are the beginning of birth pains.
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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 Coming of the Lord
By Ralph Sexton96728:41MAT 24:1MAT 24:8MAT 24:14MAT 24:21MAT 24:29MAT 24:36MAT 24:42In this sermon, the preacher discusses the signs of the end times as described in Matthew 24. The disciples ask Jesus how they can know when the end is near, and Jesus warns them about deception. He mentions that there will be wars, famine, pestilence, and earthquakes as signs of the beginning of sorrows. The preacher emphasizes the importance of studying the Bible and understanding its context in order to interpret these signs correctly.
Jesus' Beauty: An Overview of God's End-Time Plan
By Mike Bickle281:05:52End TimesThe Beauty of JesusISA 63:1MAT 24:8Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of understanding the 150 chapters in the Bible that pertain to the End Times, arguing that familiarity with these scriptures is crucial for believers to avoid fear, offense, and deception as crises increase. He highlights that the beauty of Jesus is intricately connected to God's end-time plan, suggesting that recognizing this beauty can transform our perspective on the challenges ahead. Bickle encourages the next generation to engage deeply with these biblical narratives to ensure they are equipped to respond faithfully to the unfolding events of the last days.
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.
Part 29: Midtribulationism
By John F. Walvoord0DAN 9:27MAT 24:81CO 15:521TH 4:13REV 11:15John F. Walvoord delves into the midtribulationism interpretation of Scripture, focusing on the timing of the church's translation during the seventieth week of Daniel. Midtribulationism places the church's translation in the middle of this week, before the time of wrath and great tribulation, differing from pretribulationism and posttribulationism. This view attempts to reconcile certain prophecies and promises while requiring a unique interpretation of key Scriptures related to Christ's return for the church.
"O Wretched Man That I Am! "
By Andrew Murray0MAT 24:8LUK 12:11JHN 1:1JHN 8:44ROM 8:38EPH 1:21EPH 6:12COL 2:101JN 3:8REV 3:14REV 22:13In this sermon on rulers (arche), the preacher delves into the significance of archē as the commencement of something, emphasizing its use in the New Testament and the Septuagint. Archē is portrayed as the first in relation to time, the origin, and the most common usage in the NT. It is used to describe rulers, principalities, and the beginning of various processes. The preacher explores how archē signifies the first cause, the beginning, and the first in order of importance or power, shedding light on its implications in different contexts.
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John Gill Bible Commentary
All these are the beginning of sorrows,.... They were only a prelude unto them, and forerunners of them; they were only some foretastes of what would be, and were far from being the worst that should be endured. These were but light, in comparison of what befell the Jews, in their dreadful destruction. The word here used, signifies the sorrows and pains of a woman in travail. The Jews expect great sorrows and distresses in the times of the Messiah, and use a word to express them by, which answers to this, and call them, , "the sorrows of the Messiah"; they say (r), signifies the sorrows of a woman in travail; and the Syriac version uses the same word here. These they represent to be very great, and express much concern to be delivered from them. They (s) ask, "what shall a man do, to be delivered from "the sorrows of the Messiah?" He must employ himself in the law, and in liberality.'' And again (t), "he that observes the three meals on the sabbath day, shall be delivered from three punishments; from "the sorrows of the Messiah", from the judgment of hell, and from Gog and Magog.'' But alas there was no other way of escaping them, but by faith in the true Messiah, Jesus; and it was for their disbelief and rejection of him, that these came upon them. (r) Gloss. in T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 118. 2. (s) T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 98. 2. (t) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 118. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
24:8 first of the birth pains: Intense anguish is expected just prior to Jesus’ second coming (see also 24:29-31; Isa 13:8; 26:17; Jer 4:31; 6:24; Mic 4:9-10).