Overview
A Bible Study of the Matthew 24 Timeline
Jesus compared His second coming to the days of Noah, “For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37). This study of Matthew 24, Just Like the Days of Noah, explores the timeline of Christ, cutting straight through the most complex schemes and debatable theories of our day.
Is today comparable to the days of Noah, a time that grieved God enough to intervene with GLOBAL JUDGMENT against the sin and deception that oppose His righteousness?
Consider this - we are living in an age of apostasy, widespread abuse and violence. Lifestyles of the rich and famous are pursuits we aspire to rather than humbling ourselves before the Word and will of God.
In terms of anticipating the return of Jesus Christ, how many of us are preparing for the day of the Lord? Not fearfully worrying but prayerfully preparing with an accurate understanding of what that day entails! The day of the Lord is a day of judgment when Jesus and God’s Kingdom saints are revealed. It is a day of reception, restoration, resurrection, and renewal. What should we do as we wait for Jesus to return? The bride of Christ is to prepare! (Revelation 19:7)
“For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, they were marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, And they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so shall the coming of the Son of Man be” (Matthew 24:38-39).
What didn't the people understand? Isaiah described Judah in his day as a people who lacked understanding. “An ox knows its owner, and a donkey its master's manger, but Israel does not know, My people do not understand” (Isaiah 1:3). As a sinful nation, they were weighed down with iniquity and rebellion, having turned away from God. Sound familiar?
Psalm 119:169 says, “Let my cry come before You O Lord; give me understanding according to Your word.”
Jesus gave us a Timeline!
Regardless of your background in prophetic studies, there is much to gain by a thorough examination of Matthew 24. Jesus highlights the main events that will precede His return. I challenge you to study His timeline and teaching with humble hearts and objective thinking! For the timeline of Christ is key to an accurate interpretation of Christ’s Revelation.