matthew 21-25 – from entry to arrest knowing the nation’s coming rejection, jesus warned us to...
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Matthew 21-25 – From Entry to Arrest
Knowing the nation’s coming rejection, Jesus warned us to get ready for when He comes
again, when His entrance will indeed be triumphant!
Matthew 21
1. Entry – 1-172. Fig tree – 18-223. Cleansing of the Temple – 23-274. Parable of the Two Sons – 28-325. Wicked Vinedressers - 33-46
The nation of Israel is in trouble
Matthew 22
1. Parable: Wedding Feast – 1-142. Pharisees: Paying Taxes – 15-223. Sadducees: The Resurrection – 23-334. Scribes: Top Commandment - 34-405. Jesus: “Your turn; Son and Lord?” – 41-46
Jesus proves His superior knowledge of the Word
Matthew 23
1. Condemnation of the Leaders – 1-362. The Unwillingness of the Nation – 37-39
The Leaders represent the rejection of the nation
Matthew 24:1-25:13
1. Get Ready: The Signs of Jesus Real Triumphal Entry and the End of the Age– 1-44
2. Mistake #1 – “It’s a long time” – 45-513. Mistake #2 – “It won’t be too long” – 25:1-
13In light of Israel’s rejection, Jesus turns to
future preparation.
Matthew 25:14-46
1. Using opportunities now to get ready– 14-30
2. Judgment of the Tribulation Saints at Jesus’ Next Coming – 31-46
In light of the Triumphal Return, people should prepare.
Matthew 25:14-30 - Accountability
These servants are evaluated based on their use of the ability given them.
Matthew 25:14-30 - Accountability
This is similar to Luke 19:11-27 which emphasizes the use of opportunity and takes
place just before His Entry into Jerusalem.
Matthew 25:14-19 – The response of the servants
The first two are faithful with what was given them, the last servant did not use what was
given to him.
Matthew 25:20-23 – The first two servants
The first two bring 100% return and, even though they have different abilities, are given equal reward and the joy of co-heirship with
Christ.
Matthew 25:24-25 – The last servant’s response
Notice how his theology impacts his behavior!
Matthew 25:26-30 – Jesus’ response to the third man
The last servant is demoted from any responsibility and is excluded from the joy the others experienced, which results in sadness
(“weeping”) and frustration on his part (“gnashing of teeth”).
Matthew 21-25 – From Entry to Arrest
Knowing the nation’s coming rejection, Jesus warned us to get ready for when He comes
again, when His entrance will indeed be triumphant!