Matthew 24 We Become Insiders 2
I) When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 13:10-17.
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B) Audio: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2.
C) Series: Walking with God
D) Preached: March 11, 2007
II) Intro to the series: Walking with God
A) We can still walk with God by following Jesus.
B) First: It’s all about the Father’s Business.
C) Second: We must follow.
D) Third: He will prepare the way.
E) Fourth: we will witness division.
F) Fifth: we will witness miracles.
G) Sixth: we will be tested
H) Seventh: we become insiders
I) Eighth: we become insiders, part 2
III) Purpose: Eternal and abundant life:
A) To inspire you to begin a journey to understand God’s plan for the future.
1) Sense of Majesty
2) Sense of History
3) Sense of Urgency
IV) Context:
A) Matthew 13 – leaders rejecting, offer of Kingdom retracted. Why so much time on kingdom parables? Little Old Testament material about church age – mostly about tribulation and millennial reign.
B) Matthew 13 – church age, seven parables.
1) Parable of sower: Kingdom spread by sowing the Word of God – some receive and some do not and the evil one snatches some away.
2) Parable of the weeds: Church consists of good and bad growing side by side not to be sorted out until the end.
3) Mustard Seed: Very small and humble beginnings to great growth.
4) Leaven: A spreading of the Word to every corner of the world.
5) Hidden treasure and the pearl: Worth giving up everything for – precious.
6) The Net: similar to wheat and tares.
7) New and old treasure: New and Old Testaments. Same God, new age.
C) Now – Final week: Triumphal entry, Ch. 21, more about rejection / withdrawal of the offer. Ch. 22 – parable of the wedding feast. Ch. 23 – woes to scribes and Pharisees. 23:36
V) READ Matthew 23:37-24:2, The fate of Jerusalem.
A) The city will not see Jesus again until they call upon His name.
B) The temple would be destroyed: fulfilled 70 A. D. Literally.
C) Zech. 12 – trouble until the ‘Day of the Lord’
1) Siege in Zech. fulfilled but ‘all nations’ gathered and destroyed not yet. – Jerusalem forever a problem for all nations until Lord’s return.
D) Application: Inside information:
1) Applied in A. D. 70 – no Christians killed coupled with
2) Zech. 12, trouble in Jerusalem – now from the gospel we know why – rejection of Christ.
(a) Luke 19:43-44. did not know the hour of their visitation – Daniel 9:27 – to the day!
3) Zech. 12, applied in 1967 – reinhabited by Jews
(a) Also Isaiah 11:11 indicating a second exile/return.
4) Apply today – no rest for the city until Lord’s return
(a) Talk of peace a red flag.
VI) READ Matthew 24:3-14, 23-27
A) False Christ’s and False prophets,
B) Persecution
1) If truly saved – will endure to the end.
2) Fulfilled for disciples – most martyred. Intermittent persecution from Roman Empire for > 250 years.
3) Increasing - More Christians killed in 20th century than in all wars in 20th. Far more than Roman church.
C) Wars, famines, earthquakes
1) birth pains (sorrows) – word implies increasing suffering with the implication of an end to it. Will see increase in both frequency and intensity – seeing it with earthquakes.
(a) 20th century a bloody century.
(b) earthquakes appear to be on the rise.
D) V12 – lawlessness increases – love grows cold.
1) School shootings, terrorism, be true to yourself, do what’s right for you,
E) V14 – gospel proclaimed throughout the world
1) closer and closer every day – a counter
F) Application: Inside information
1) Do not follow false Christs – Jesus in San Antonio
(a) World will be confused but believers won’t be.
(b) V24 – so as to lead astray, if possible, the elect – we won’t be fooled. Apply – watch true believers.
(c) We know His return will be seen supernaturally around the world. Verse 27, like lightning, Acts 1:11.
2) V6 – “see that you are not alarmed.”
3) Understand increasing aspect – do not despair.
(a) World will use it as an excuse to doubt God – we know it is His wrath being revealed – the result of sin.
(b) These many things seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity.
VII) READ Matthew 24:15-22
A) Referring to Daniel 9:27.
B) Must understand this – the history:
1) Greeks – Antiochus IV (epiphanes) Law and Torah forbidden, pagan sacrifices mandatory, Jerusalem sacked, temple ravaged, Idol to Zeus set up and an altar on the Great Altar of Burnt Sacrifices. On AIV birthday, a sacrifice was made on that altar
2) As officers sent to village of Modein, Mattathias with his five sons led a revolt which resulted in brief Judean independence. 167 B. C.
C) “When you see…” Jesus is telling us that 167 B. C. was not the only fulfillment of this prophecy – it was a partial. Dan. 9:27 speaks of the 7-year period spoken of in Revelation and other places – the middle of the period is marked by this event. First part – peace, second part- greater tribulation than ever before.
1) Daniel speaks of a treaty made by this character who commits this act – and also of the ‘anointed one’, Messiah, being cut off – Christ’s crucifixion. Not in 167, but will be later.
D) Christians in 70 A. D. understood this – they did not see this ‘abomination of desolation’ but they understood that an army was coming to Jerusalem to squash a rebellion so they took to the mountains of Perea. Over 1 million people in city killed – none Christian according to accounts.
VIII) Application:
A) A sense of urgency – these times are surely coming, the Bible has accurately predicted many things but there are many more prophecies to be fulfilled.
1) We must be ready – more parables follow – we are like a servant, the master has given us responsibilities and we do not know when He will return – but we must be found ready and working! Every morning – ‘Master returns’
2) We can see the end drawing near, reminders:
(a) Israel in the land.
(b) Gospel to the world.
(c) Wars, rumors of wars, false Christs,
(d) Other things – Zech. 14, Ezek. 38, nuclear exchange,
(e) One world government, religion,
3) We have good reason to believe we will not be here. 1 Thess. 4:13-18. 2 Thess. 2. Appears that we will be gone before the lawless one is revealed.
B) A Renewed interest in the scriptures
1) Much of this needs to be searched out: God’s plan, His majesty and power, His care for you, increasing faith to face the day. More faith = more motivation. Makes it more real to you.
2) He has given answers – inside information, who are we to neglect it? Remember Luke 19:43-44
C) Self-examination:
1) Parable of the Ten Virgins – make sure your lamp has oil in it. All are waiting for the Bridegroom to return. Wise ones represent those who worked out their salvation – knew Jesus, foolish ones – did not.
2) Remember Parable of Wheat and Tares – and the Net.
March 18, 2007
Sermon Series: Walking with God. Learning what it means to walk with God by walking with Jesus through His ministry.
Today’s Message: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
The fate of Jerusalem: 23:37-24:2…
1) Mostly fulfilled in A. D. 70. See key parallels in Luke 19:41-44. Luke 13:34.
2) Luke 19:43-44, a failure to identify the Bible prophecy concerning the ‘hour of visitation’. Daniel 9:24-27.
1) It was 69 weeks of years (483 years) from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey! (See Sir Robert Anderson, The Coming Prince.)
3) See also Zechariah 12:2-3: Jerusalem forever a problem until the ‘Day of the Lord.’
False Christs, Persecution, Wars, etc., 23:3-14, 23-27
1) See also Luke 21, Revelation 6.
2) Gospel proclaimed throughout the world – please support you Mission Boards!
3) Don’t be fooled – Christ’s return will be a supernatural appearing in the clouds. 23:27. Acts 1:11.
Tribulation, 24:15-22
1) Some of this was used by the Christians in A. D. 70 to flee the destruction in Jerusalem! God’s prophecies are practical for His people.
2) See also Daniel 9:27.
Application: Studying prophecy can have the following results:
1) An increased sense of urgency. 24:36-51, 25:14-46.
2) A renewed interest in the scriptures.
3) Self-examination. 24:36-51.
March 18, 2007
Sermon Series: Walking with God. Learning what it means to walk with God by walking with Jesus through His ministry.
Today’s Message: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
The fate of Jerusalem: 23:37-24:2…
1) Mostly fulfilled in A. D. 70. See key parallels in Luke 19:41-44. Luke 13:34.
2) Luke 19:43-44, a failure to identify the Bible prophecy concerning the ‘hour of visitation’. Daniel 9:24-27.
1) It was 69 weeks of years (483 years) from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey! (See Sir Robert Anderson, The Coming Prince.)
3) See also Zechariah 12:2-3: Jerusalem forever a problem until the ‘Day of the Lord.’
False Christs, Persecution, Wars, etc., 23:3-14, 23-27
1) See also Luke 21, Revelation 6.
2) Gospel proclaimed throughout the world – please support you Mission Boards!
3) Don’t be fooled – Christ’s return will be a supernatural appearing in the clouds. 23:27. Acts 1:11.
Tribulation, 24:15-22
1) Some of this was used by the Christians in A. D. 70 to flee the destruction in Jerusalem! God’s prophecies are practical for His people.
2) See also Daniel 9:27.
Application: Studying prophecy can have the following results:
4) An increased sense of urgency. 24:36-51, 25:14-46.
5) A renewed interest in the scriptures.
6) Self-examination. 24:36-51.
March 18, 2007, Extra notes.
Today’s Message: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
The 69 weeks Daniel 9:24-27…
1. Context:
a. Jesus mentions this chapter of Daniel in Matthew 24:14-15.
b. Jesus indicates at least part of the reason for the destruction of the temple / Jerusalem is because they “did not know the time of your visitation,” Luke 19:43-44.
c. Daniel in exile praying about the meaning of the 70 year period referred to by Jeremiah (Ezra 1:1, Jeremiah 25:12).
d. Hebrew word for ‘week’ can also refer to other groups of seven – in this case it means ‘seven weeks of years’
2. Beginning of 69 weeks
a. Commandment to restore Jerusalem as obtained by Nehemiah – not to rebuild the temple obtained by Ezra.
b. Decree of Artaxerxes Longimanus Mar. 14, 445 B.C.
3. End of the 69 weeks
a. “the coming of an anointed one, a prince” or “Messiah, a king.”
b. The Triumphal entry: April 6, 32 A. D.
4. The Math:
a. Prophecies use 360-day years!
b. According to the prophecy: 69 x 7 x 360 = 173,880 days.
c. 445 B. C. to 32 A. D. = 476 years (no year zero) = 173,740 days.
d. March 14 to April 6 = 24 days
e. 116 leap years add 116 days
f. According to our calculations: 173,740 + 24 + 116 = 173,880!
5. Conclusion: Daniel predicted the presentation of Christ as King to the day!
a. At times in His ministry Jesus said his time had not yet come and avoided attempts to make Him king (John 2:4, 6:15, 7:30, 8:20) His time finally came (John 13:1, 17:1).
March 18, 2007, Extra notes.
Today’s Message: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
The 69 weeks Daniel 9:24-27…
6. Context:
a. Jesus mentions this chapter of Daniel in Matthew 24:14-15.
b. Jesus indicates at least part of the reason for the destruction of the temple / Jerusalem is because they “did not know the time of your visitation,” Luke 19:43-44.
c. Daniel in exile praying about the meaning of the 70 year period referred to by Jeremiah (Ezra 1:1, Jeremiah 25:12).
d. Hebrew word for ‘week’ can also refer to other groups of seven – in this case it means ‘seven weeks of years’
7. Beginning of 69 weeks
a. Commandment to restore Jerusalem as obtained by Nehemiah – not to rebuild the temple obtained by Ezra.
b. Decree of Artaxerxes Longimanus Mar. 14, 445 B.C.
8. End of the 69 weeks
a. “the coming of an anointed one, a prince” or “Messiah, a king.”
b. The Triumphal entry: April 6, 32 A. D.
9. The Math:
a. Prophecies use 360-day years!
b. According to the prophecy: 69 x 7 x 360 = 173,880 days.
c. 445 B. C. to 32 A. D. = 476 years (no year zero) = 173,740 days.
d. March 14 to April 6 = 24 days
e. 116 leap years add 116 days
f. According to our calculations: 173,740 + 24 + 116 = 173,880!
10. Conclusion: Daniel predicted the presentation of Christ as King to the day!
a. At times in His ministry Jesus said his time had not yet come and avoided attempts to make Him king (John 2:4, 6:15, 7:30, 8:20) His time finally came (John 13:1, 17:1).
References:
Anderson, Sir Robert. The Coming Prince. 1957. Grand Rapids: Kregel Classics.
Missler, Chuck. Prophecy 20/20. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc. Esp. pages 47-51.
For an extra study on prophecy that may predict Israel’s establishment in 1948 and Israel’s capture of Jerusalem in 1967, see http://www.khouse.org/articles/2000/276/print/. Chuck Missler’s Koinonia House website.
References:
Anderson, Sir Robert. The Coming Prince. 1957. Grand Rapids: Kregel Classics.
Missler, Chuck. Prophecy 20/20. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc. Esp. pages 47-51.
For an extra study on prophecy that may predict Israel’s establishment in 1948 and Israel’s capture of Jerusalem in 1967, see http://www.khouse.org/articles/2000/276/print/. Chuck Missler’s Koinonia House website.
March 25, 2007, Extra notes.
From 3/18/07: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
Ezekiel’s 430 days…
1. Ezekiel Chapter 4: Ezekiel assigned to lie on his side for a total of 430 days (390 for Israel, 40 for Judah) and each day represents a year of punishment (Verses 5-6).
2. Most recognize that 70 of these years are accounted for in their Babylonian Captivity – so subtract the 70 years already “served.”
a. 586 to 516 B. C. if counted as the time without a temple.
b. 605 to 535 B. C. if counted as the time they were in exile.
c. See Ezra 1:1, Jeremiah 25:12, Daniel 9:2.
3. These 360 years (430-70) don’t seem to fit any definite event span.
4. However, See Leviticus 26:18, “if ye will not yet for al this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins” Repeated four times for emphasis.
a. Some say that since the exile did not completely heal the nation, they are sentenced to live out the remaining 360 years times seven. 360 x 7 = 2520 years.
5. Correcting for:
a. The fact that God recognizes a year as 360 days.
b. Leap years
c. An 11 day adjustment in 1572.
d. You get 907, 200 days.
6. Add this number of days to
a. 605 B. C. and you get 1948 – the year Israel was re-established as a nation.
b. 586 B. C. and you get 1967 – the year Israel regained control of Jerusalem as a result of the Six Day War.
7. Does it work to the day like our example in Daniel 9?
a. We don’t know, we need more research to nail down the date at the beginning – but it is within the year!
11. “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall never slumber nor sleep.” – Psalm 121:4
*Reference: www.khouse.org/articles/2000/276/print/
March 25, 2007, Extra notes.
From 3/18/07: When we walk with God, we become insiders, part 2. Matthew 23:37-24:28.
Ezekiel’s 430 days…
8. Ezekiel Chapter 4: Ezekiel assigned to lie on his side for a total of 430 days (390 for Israel, 40 for Judah) and each day represents a year of punishment (Verses 5-6).
9. Most recognize that 70 of these years are accounted for in their Babylonian Captivity – so subtract the 70 years already “served.”
a. 586 to 516 B. C. if counted as the time without a temple.
b. 605 to 535 B. C. if counted as the time they were in exile.
c. See Ezra 1:1, Jeremiah 25:12, Daniel 9:2.
10. These 360 years (430-70) don’t seem to fit any definite event span.
11. However, See Leviticus 26:18, “if ye will not yet for al this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins” Repeated four times for emphasis.
a. Some say that since the exile did not completely heal the nation, they are sentenced to live out the remaining 360 years times seven. 360 x 7 = 2520 years.
12. Correcting for:
a. The fact that God recognizes a year as 360 days.
b. Leap years
c. An 11 day adjustment in 1572.
d. You get 907, 200 days.
13. Add this number of days to
a. 605 B. C. and you get 1948 – the year Israel was re-established as a nation.
b. 586 B. C. and you get 1967 – the year Israel regained control of Jerusalem as a result of the Six Day War.
14. Does it work to the day like our example in Daniel 9?
a. We don’t know, we need more research to nail down the date at the beginning – but it is within the year!
12. “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall never slumber nor sleep.” – Psalm 121:4
*Reference: www.khouse.org/articles/2000/276/print/