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1 | EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 | Matt 24:1 | JCARTER | 184737 | ||
MATTHEW 24 1-10, CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS TALKING ABOUT | ||||||
2 | EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 | Matt 24:1 | Coper44 | 184763 | ||
JCARTER, The best way to understand this passage is to compare it with the parallel passages in Mark 13 and Luke 21. Let's begin by finding out what questions Jesus was asked. Matt. 24:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" Mark 13:3And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4"Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?" Luke 21:7And they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?" Comparing these three passages reveals the context. They wanted to know when all these would occur- the destruction of the temple and the signs leading up to His coming and the end of the age. Later Jesus would give them the signs to look for and he would say, "So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. (Mark 13:29,30 and Matt. 24:33,34) It's interesting to note how many times Jesus used the word "you" when answering his disciples questions. This indicates that Jesus was referring to the generation to which he was speaking (see also Matt. 23:36). Now, as we look at the verses you asked about, notice who Jesus directed his reponse to: Matt 24:1Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2But he answered them, "YOU see all these, do YOU not? Truly, I say to YOU, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." 3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell US, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" 4And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads YOU astray. 5For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. 6And YOU will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that YOU are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. 9"Then they will deliver YOU up to tribulation and put YOU to death, and YOU will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. The most consistent and normative way to interpret this passage is to see it in the first century in which the disciples lived. I hope this helps, Coper |
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3 | EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 | Matt 24:1 | CDBJ | 184769 | ||
Hello coper44, Am I reading you right when you suggest the following? “It's interesting to note how many times Jesus used the word "you" when answering his disciples questions. This indicates that Jesus was referring to the generation to which he was speaking (see also Matt. 23:36).” Are you making a statement that the word “you”, as used in the Olivet Discourse, is only referring to those that were within hearing range of Christ’s voice? If that’s the case, then everything that he spoke to them, doesn’t pertain to us, right? I guess then, if that’s the case, you don’t believe the word “you” was rhetorical in nature and includes the scope of all believers? Please clear this up for me or am I not understanding what you are saying, CDBJ |
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4 | EXPLAIN MATTHEW 24 VS. 1-10 | Matt 24:1 | Coper44 | 184795 | ||
CDBJ, I apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I felt it is necessary due to your recent questions. As I've written in the past, I don't see how one can interpret the many passages with clear time frame indicators as something that is yet future. If you were one of the four who actually heard the words of Christ in Matt. 24 how would you understand them? Don't you think Peter, James, John and Andrew thought that He would return in their generation? 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Peter was warning his hearers that because the end of all things was at hand they were to behave a certain way. I can't accept that he was being deceitful, manipulative, or especially in error, since every word he wrote was inspired by God. James 5:7Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. Again, if you were there to read these words from an inspired Apostle in 50AD-60AD wouldn't you think that the coming of the Lord would take place within your lifetime? And, if it didn't take place wouldn't you begin to wonder whether or not James was inspired? 1 John 2:18Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. It seems to me that John (also present at the Olivet Discourse) was convinced that the end was near. The term, "the last hour" definitely has a sense of urgency to it. But, even if one read the Matthew 24 passage alone he could come to the conclusion that Jesus was informing them of events that would happen to them personally. Then when you add the other relevant passages I don't see how there can be any other conclusion. Here's another example. Compare these two passages: Mark 13:9"But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. 10And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. 11And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. 13And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. The above is from the Olivet Discourse. The following was spoken some time before: Matt. 10:16"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. 19When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. 20For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. Most believe that Matt.10:16-23 was directed to the disciples considering the context of the passage itself. And, it would take place after Christ ascended into heaven. If that's so, don't you agree that Jesus was simply reiterating the same message to them later during the Olivet Discourse, and that He was saying that He would return before they completed their task? Coper Continued... |
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