Jesus' Last Parables in Matthew: Insights and Prophecies
Jesus' last parables in the book of Matthew provide profound insights into the end times, emphasizing the importance of watchfulness, readiness, wise stewardship, and judgment. With references to the temple's destruction, disciples' questions about the signs of His coming, and various parables, these teachings guide believers on how to prepare for the Day of Judgment. Accompanied by descriptive images, this content explores the essence of Jesus' final teachings in Matthew.
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JESUS LAST JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew PARABLES Matthew 24 24 - - 25 25
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 The Occasion: Jesus has just pronounced judgment upon Jerusalem (ch. 23) / Disciples showed Him the temple complex (24:1) Jesus then prophesied: Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down (24:2)
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 Jesus then sits down on the Mount of Olives, & the Disciples come to Him & ask 3 questions (24:3): When will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and (the sign) of the end of the age?
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 When will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, are answered in 24:4-35 and (the sign) of the end of the age? is answered from 24:36 through ch. 25 The 5 parables from 24:42 on address the time until the Day of Judgment
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 The parables of the thief (24:42-44) and the 10 virgins (25:1-13) emphasize the need to WATCH and BE READY FOR AN END that cannot be determined by discerning any signs!
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 The parables of the wise and the wicked stewards (24:45-51) and the talents (25:14-30) emphasize HOW WE USE OUR TIME until the Day of Judgment
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus portrays the final judgment of the nations when the Son of Man finally appears in His glory by using the everyday image of a shepherd dividing his flock (v. 32)
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 All the nations = Everyone, whether converted: the righteous or not converted: You cursed
JESUS LAST PARABLES JESUS LAST PARABLES Matthew 24 Matthew 24 - -25 25 The righteous are those who served Christ by serving their brethren; the cursed are those who abused / rejected the Lord s people even as the Jews rejected the Christ and then persecuted the church!
