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. Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. 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. Matthew 24 then jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. For most of the chapter, a statement is made and then illustrated or an illustration is given and a statement made. Matthew 24 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. Our gospel lesson is the middle portion of a twochapter apocalyptic. 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. Aug 18, 2014 matthew chapter twentyfour is perhaps one of the most misunderstood prophetic passages in the bible.
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. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster published. 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. Matthew 24 niv bible jesus left the temple and was. There is no need to concentrate strictly on the local history of the times rather than the meaning for future times. 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. Amen, i say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be. Day of judgment, and continues on this subject to the end of the following chapter. Unlike the end of jerusalem, the time for the end of the world is not known even jesus did not know when the end will be matthew 24. Verses 78, for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
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. Ifthe book referstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. Read and study matthew 24 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham.
At a certain point, these deceptions will be augmented by signs and wondersmiracles. Matthew 1 the genealogy and birth of jesus christ a. 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. Assuredly, i say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Matthew 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Satan has the ability to do certain things of that nature. Matthew 24 summary and key verses what christians want. Throughout the remainder of this chapter, the lord describes some of. 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. Adam clarkes bible commentary matthew 24 matthew 23 matthew 25. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
Whether they are true miracles or not, we do not know. But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Mat mt christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools.
Matthew 24 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 24. Matthew 24 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This advice the followers of christ took, and therefore they escaped. 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. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Many troublesome thoughts which disquiet our minds, rise from mistakes concerning christ. Chapter 24 is the matthean form of what is often called the synoptic apocalypse, found also in mark and luke 21. Alone angels exact except heaven heavens hour messengers time. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. 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. Matthew 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. Matthew 24, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Jesus often went to the mount of olives to teach matt. The answer lies in the traditional christian understanding of the. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but. On the western slope, near the base, is a spot known as the garden of gethsemane where jesus agonized in prayer on the night before his crucifixion luke 22. 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. But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but only the father. 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. 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. Matthew 24 parallels revelation from chapter 4 onward.
Perhaps for matthew it means the generation to which he and his community belonged. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a. This is the same phrase used by paul i thessalonians 5. 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. Josephuss history of the jewish war is the best commentary on this chapter. One clip i remember was the opening of the today show at the top of the 8am hour. On the first anniversary of the 911 attack, news agencies replayed some of the footage of that fateful day as it unfolded. Chapter 24 christ s preaching was mostly practical. Choose a chapter and verse from mark to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse 24, for there shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders. Verses 3738 draws an analogy suggesting that the days of christs return will be. Matthew chapter twentyfour is perhaps one of the most misunderstood prophetic passages in the bible.
Matthews gospel, and who knows any thing of the present state of the jews over the face of the earth. Whatever they are, they will seem to give credence to the ideas of the people. Read matthew 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 24. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of israels expectation. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of matthewchapter 24. 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.