2. The Destruction of Jerusalem A.D. 70 Matthew 24

3. Time Of Destruction Of Jerusalem It would be soon Times would be unusual (24:4-6) Increase talk of famines and wars… Gospel preached to whole world (Col.1:23) Lawlessness increased (v.13) The end comes shortly after these things (v.14)

4. The Abomination of Desolation End of Jerusalem What did Daniel say? 9:27; 11:31 Antiochus Epiphanes? Jewish Zealots? Connected to fall of Jerusalem (Lk. 21:20-21) The Roman Army

5. The Great Tribulation (24:17-21) Not on Sabbath (v.20)? Jesus instructed people to leave. The destruction was complete. I have told you in advance (v.25) Do not believe them (v.26)

6. A Hint Of The End It will come quickly (v.27) Everyone will see Jesus and gather (v.28)

7. Immediately After The Tribulation… Language similar to prophets Isaiah 13:1, 6-13 destruction of Babylon Isaiah 34:4-5 destruction of Edom Ezekiel 32:7-8 destruction of Egypt Zephaniah 1:14-16 destruction of Jerusalem Matthew 24:30-31 still about Jerusalem! Micah 3:12

8. What Sign Of The End Of The Age? Destruction of Jerusalem Matt. 23:36-24:35 Time Identifiable “This generation” Unusual Events Advance Warnings Judgment on Nation (Israel) Destruction of World Matt. 24:36-25:46 Time Unknown “That day” Everything “Normal” No Warnings Universal Judgment

9. “Therefore, be on the alert for you do not know which day your Lord is coming” (Matt. 24:42) Are you prepared for the coming day of the Lord?