The Olivet Discourse - Part 3: Watching for the Climax

In this the third of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane Hodges continues to examine the events of the second half of the Tribulation looks climaxing at the battle of Armageddon. Matthew 24:15-35. 

Outline/Structure:

Prelude 24:1-3

Exposition (Explanation of End of the Age/Day of the Lord) 24:4-35

Overview of Day of the Lord from beginning to end 24:4:-14

Matthe 24:15 - Midpoint of the Day of the Lord (detailed consideration of the last part of the Day of the Lord)

Matthew 24:23-28 Period of intense religious deception,

Conclusion to this unit of the Olivet Discourse 24:32-35

Introduction to Application 24:35-44 (Time Unknown)

Application with 4 parables 24:45-25:46

Matt 24:45-51 and Matt 25:14-30 parables addressed to church age saints.

Matt 25:1-13 and Matt 25:31-46 2nd and 4th parables addressed to tribulation saints.

Other Passsages: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12; Revelation 17:7-18; Revelation 13:3-15; Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 18; Revelation 16:13-16; Revelation 19:11-21; Zechariah 14:1-9, 12-15; Revelation 12:13-17; Revelation 16.

May 23, 1995