Matthew 24 explained
Wise and Foolish Servants: Are You Faithful or Forgetful?
Matthew 24:45–51: This passage tells the story of wise and foolish servants, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and readiness. Matthew 24:45–51 (NASB 2020) 45 Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household slaves, to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that slave whom […]
No One Knows the Day or the Hour—But Everyone Should Be Ready
Matthew 24:36–44 reminds us that no one knows the day or hour when important events will occur. You can’t predict the exact moment Jesus returns—but you can prepare for it. Matthew 24:36–44 (NASB 2020) 36 “But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father […]
Jesus Uses the Fig Tree: Learn to Discern the Season
Matthew 24:32–35 offers insight into the anticipation of Jesus second coming. Some signs are subtle. Others are undeniable. Jesus challenges us to learn the difference as we await His return. Matthew 24:32–35 (NASB 2020) 32 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: as soon as its branch has become tender and sprouts its leaves, you […]
False Messiahs and Signs of the End: Stay Grounded, Stay Watchful
Matthew 24:23–31 discusses the emergence of false messiahs and signs of the end times. In a world swirling with confusion, Jesus gives clarity about false messiahs and signs of the end. In this passage, He warns that deception will be widespread in the last days. Signs and wonders will appear persuasive, but they won’t be […]
The Abomination of Desolation: Jesus’ Prophetic Call to Urgency
Matthew 24:15–22 references the prophecy of the abomination of desolation. Some warnings must not be ignored. The abomination of desolation is one of those warnings. In this intense section of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers one of His most urgent prophetic alerts. Referencing Daniel, He prepares His followers for a moment of great danger marked by […]
Persecution and Endurance: Faith Under Fire
Matthew 24:9–14, a passage that speaks profoundly about persecution and the endurance required to overcome it. Jesus never promised it would be easy. But He promised it would be worth it. In Matthew 24:9–14, Jesus prepares His disciples for the realities of persecution that would come as the gospel spreads across the globe, encouraging them to find […]
Signs of the End: When Warnings Wake Us Up
Matthew 24:3–8 discusses various signs related to the end times according to the scripture. Jesus doesn’t give signs to make us scared. He gives them to make us ready. In Matthew 24:3–8, Jesus begins a prophetic discourse about the signs that mark the end times. His words remain alarmingly relevant in 2025. Matthew 24:3–8 (NASB 2020) 3 And as […]