About this episode
Tim Rowe answers questions regarding the interpretations of Matthew 24-25, focusing on the abomination of desolation and its implications.
“Aren't most of vv3-14 things that occur after the cross?” “If Jesus is speaking about his crucifixion, why does he say to pray it doesn't happen in winter, and cry alas for women nursing infants? Does this not suggest that the 'great tribulation' (v21) is one which is experienced by the people and not by him? Why is seeing his crucifixion (if it is the abomination of desolation) a sign to flee (v15)?” "If the abomination of desolation was Jesus' death, how do we interpret v20, v23-38? Wouldn't those verses point towards a time after Jesus?" "If the abomination here is Jesus' death on the cross, then why are there all the fleeing instructions in Matthew 24:16-20? Is not Jesus the only one who suffers the tribulation?" "If we take the 'abomination that causes desolation' to be tied to Jesus' death/resurrection, how does the more general tribulation and fleeing in v16-20 fit in? Seems more AD70-like, would seem strange if it were sandwiched by AD33 stuff." "I'm curious about 24:16-20, and how this fits with Jesus' death or the final judgement? It feels very practical, and I'm confused about what the "flight" is (v.20) in either of these contexts." “I wonder if the coming in…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Rowe
Topics covered
- Matthew 24
- Matthew 25
- Q&A
- Tim Rowe
- abomination of desolation
- great tribulation
- Jesus' crucifixion
- salvation through faith
Keywords
- tribulation
- fleeing instructions
- final judgement
- third servant
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