The lord comes, and he gathers together the dispersed elect of israel. In mark and luke he is called by his other name, levi. Some commentators include chapter 23 with chapters 24 and 25, because. Matthews gospel contains close to 100 references and quotations from what source. However chapter 23 and 24 are different in the fact that 23 is public teaching while 24 is done privately.
I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another. The time of the destruction of the temple, verse32, etc. The student is also referred to supplemental material which will help in studying these chapters in matthew. Matthew chapter 24 comments page 2 king james version. The end of the world chapter 2425, or the consummation of the kingdom.
Matthew 24 bible commentary the geneva study bible. Now we come to the study of the word of god in matthew chapter 24. Matthew, chapter 24 united states conference of catholic bishops. The book that is, this is the book, the verb being elegantly omitted, according to the custom of the hebrews, and also of the greeks and romans. M atthew 24 is undoubtedly one of the most encouraging, yet often misunderstood, chapters in the new testament. And then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven. The whole context of impending trouble in chapter 24.
The ancestry and birth of christ, the son of the living god this genealogy is quite unlike that in luke 3. When was the book of matthew written is a debatable question. It is a message befitting to the jews soon after jesus death. It is necessary for us to look at some introductory matters in order to understand it. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version. And when they drew nigh unto jerusalem, and were come to bethphage, unto the mount of olives, then sent jesus two disciples, 2. The background out of which the gospel of matthew comes is judaism which had. A key to understanding the bible is to examine a verse in its context.
An exposition of the olivet discourse of matthew 2425. Gospel of matthew was written by jewish tax collector for roman government. Mark records the story of the widow putting her money in the treasury between the time of the denunciation of the religious leaders and the olivet discourse. There is no need to concentrate strictly on the local history of the times rather than the meaning for future times. 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. Matthews sitz im leben and emphasis on the torah, acta theologica, 32 2, 2012. For a helpful survey of current scholarly opinion, see viljoen, f. To accomplish his purpose matthew also emphasizes jesus davidic lineage see recipients, p. Matthew 24 niv bible jesus left the temple and was.
Labored efforts to reconcile the two generally lead to suppositions concerning levirate marriages in which the issue had two fathers the legal and the actual, and also to various renditions of the same name, and other devices pressed into service for the purpose of achieving. Historical context for matthew the core curriculum. If you are starting with part three of matthew, the you will need to produce a chapter by chapter brief summary of the book of matthew. At the same time, matthew has some virulent antijewish rhetoric see, 21. Matthew 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of the christian bible. His disciples approached him and pointed out the buildings of the temple. Same narrative is found in mark chapter and luke chapter 21 body.
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. Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention. He also stresses the community between the sinners and the gentiles for example in matthew 1. Next chapter of matthew the book of matthew, chapter 24 we hope that you find the content of the book of matthew, chapter 24 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Matthew chapter 25 king james version 1 then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Matthew 24 the most important prophecy chapter in the. The following is an article which i expanded from a sermon i preached on matthew 24 to my congregation last year i personally believe that matthew 24 is the single most important chapter in the bible for christians on endtimes prophecy. This summary of the gospel of matthew provides information about the title. These verses begin a chapter full of prophecyprophecy of which a large portion is unfulfilledprophecy which ought to be deeply interesting to all true christians. Matthews gospel is clearly written for a jewish christian audience living within the immediate proximity of the homeland itself. Lets start 24 by giving what i believe are the 2 most important lessons in this chapter. Certainly the essential message of matthews gospel was prevalent widely soon after pentecost.
Some have argued on the basis of its jewish characteristics that matthew s gospel was written in the early church period, possibly the early part of a. These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. In chapter 23, jesus denounced the scribes and the pharisees, and as chapter 24 opens, jesus is departing from the temple. Intro to matthew biblica the international bible society. Introduction to the gospel of matthew study resources. Matthews focus remains on the time of the tribulation and into the kingdom age and on the king himself. Of the 20 miracles recorded in luke, only 5 appear in 9. That this is deliberate is clear from the refrain that. In this chapter, we have jesus himself giving very explicit details about events leading up to and during the time that he returns to earth. Matthew writes to jews and addresses the specific problems jews. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
Matthew 24 and 25 is known as the olivet discourse. Matthew chapter 24 barnes notes on the new testament on. Matthew, whose name means gift of the lord, was a tax collector who left his work to follow jesus 9. Then herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. The way the material is arranged reveals an artistic touch.
Verses 48 of matthew chapter 24 parallel to a comparable extent the events following the opening of the seven seals in revelation chapter six so we will quote the comparable verses of revelation 6 with the corresponding matthew text. Gospel according to matthew, first of the four new testament gospels and, with. Nobody but godthe father knows the day nor the hour of jesus return. Book of matthew read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Jesus pronounces woes against religious leaders of his day 23.
Matthew 24 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. Matthew 24 was my dads favorite scripture, when i read it i can still here his voice the words of this chapter are so true of things to come that they make me shiver reply report 5 months ago. Chapter 24 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. The idea is to summarize each chapter in your own words. This verse links with a similar illustration in matthew 24. Intro to luke biblica the international bible society. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to. So matthew skips our lords answer to the first question relative to 70 a. Matthew chapter 24 matthew henry complete commentary on. Commentaries for matthew chapter 24 judgment on the temple and the world. It is a subject to which the holy spirit says, we do well to take heed. The story of the storytellers the gospel of matthew from jesus. The purpose of matthew seems to argue for the earlier datea time when judaism needed to be confronted with the truth in jesus before the doom that was to befall their worship in 70 a.
Matthew 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. It involves the destruction of jerusalem which occurred in 70 a. His own coming, and the end of the world, with the signs thereof, verse2931. Matthew 24 new international version niv the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times 24 jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. In this verse, the destruction of jerusalem, which took place in a. The whole gospel is woven around five great discourses. Although the entire temple was not yet finished, and wouldnt be until a.
Literature on matthews historical context is, as one can imagine, vast. There shall not he left one stone upon another this was most punctually fulfilled. Matthew 24, new international version niv the bible app. A parable setting forth the blessedness of the watching, and misery of the neglectful servant matthew 24. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the son of man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. Twentyone of the 28 parables that occur in luke are found in 10. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple, as he takes his final leave of it, and teaches what were the signs of his coming.
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. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Third, this view recognizes that the primary recipients of the sermon were. He was going over to the mount of olives, matthew 24.
Chapter 2 shows the magi looking for the king of the jews. Some have argued on the basis of its jewish characteristics that matthews gospel was written in the early church period, possibly the early. Matthew 24 summary and key verses what christians want. The gospel of matthew a chapter by chapter analysis. Chapter one the genealogy and birth of jesus christ 2. This chapter includes the parable of the wandering sheep and the parable of the unmerciful servant. It is a discourse or a sermon by our lord jesus christ, delivered on the mou. By way of conclusion, then, we may say that in the first part of matthew 24 and 25 24. 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. The gospel of matthew was written by matthew approx. Matthew chapter 24 matthew henry complete commentary. Saying unto them, go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her. 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.
Lets move on to the next few verses in matthew chapter 24. Matthew 24 new international version niv the destruction of the temple and signs of the end times. Matthew 24 parallels revelation from chapter 4 onward. The gospel of matthew chapter twentyfour this chapter records the beginning of the olivet discourse, prompted by questions following jesus prediction of the destruction of the temple. The destruction of the temple and city, with the signs preceding, verse4, etc.