The Destruction of Jerusalem

A.D. 70 Matthew 24

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)

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

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)

A Hint Of The End• It will come quickly (v.27)• Everyone will see Jesus

and gather (v.28)

Immediately After The Tribulation…

• Language similar to prophetsIsaiah 13:1, 6-13 destruction of BabylonIsaiah 34:4-5 destruction of EdomEzekiel 32:7-8 destruction of EgyptZephaniah 1:14-16 destruction of

Jerusalem• Matthew 24:30-31 still about Jerusalem!• Micah 3:12

What Sign Of The End Of The Age?Destruction of Jerusalem

Matt. 23:36-24:35Time Identifiable“This generation”Unusual Events

Advance WarningsJudgment on Nation (Israel)

Destruction of WorldMatt. 24:36-25:46

Time Unknown“That day”

Everything “Normal”No Warnings

Universal Judgment

“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?