The Rapture Explained: What Did Jesus Actually Say?

The Rapture Explained: What Did Jesus Actually Say?

From Bite-Size Bible Study by Awakening Media

December 2, 2025 · 2 min

About this episode

This episode unpacks what the Bible teaches about the rapture and how Jesus described it in Matthew 24.

The word rapture doesn’t appear anywhere in the Bible—so what did Jesus actually say about it?In this video, we unpack what the Bible teaches about the rapture and how Jesus described it in Matthew 24. You’ll learn how this idea of being “caught up” with Christ connects to passages about the Son of Man’s return, the gathering of the elect, and the final trumpet call.We’ll also explore one of the most debated questions among believers: Are we leaving or are we receiving Jesus?Discover the biblical foundation for both views and how this teaching points us toward readiness, faithfulness, and hope in Christ’s return.👉 Watch to learn: • What Jesus actually said about the rapture • Why the term “rapture” doesn’t appear in Scripture • What Matthew 24 reveals about the Son of Man’s return • The difference between “leaving” and “receiving” interpretations • How believers can live prepared for Christ’s coming📖 Key Passage:Matthew 24:30–31“Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man… and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds.”📚 More Resources: • Read Matthew 24: BibleGateway.com/Matthew24 • Watch more Bible…

People in this episode

Host: Awakening Media

Topics covered

  • rapture
  • Jesus teachings
  • Matthew 24
  • Christian beliefs
  • faithfulness
  • hope

Keywords

  • rapture
  • Jesus
  • Matthew 24
  • Son of Man
  • gathering of the elect
  • final trumpet call
  • Christian readiness

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