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In this week’s episode, we continued our deep dive into Matthew 24, working toward completing this crucial chapter of Scripture that details Jesus’ prophetic teaching on the Mount of Olives.

Picking Up Where We Left Off

We resumed our study at the parable of the fig tree (around verse 32), a passage rich with prophetic significance. The fig tree illustration is one that Jesus’ original audience would have immediately understood – just as tender branches and new leaves signal that summer is approaching, certain signs indicate the nearness of prophetic fulfillment.

A Modern Parallel: The Rebirth of Israel

One of the most powerful applications we discussed relates to 1948, when Israel became a nation again after nearly 2,000 years of dispersal. This unprecedented historical event – a people group returning to their homeland after such a lengthy absence – stands as one of the most significant signs that we’re living in the end times. As the hosts noted, this is truly miraculous and unheard of in human history.

Understanding the Days of Noah

We also examined verses 40-41, which describe two people in a field with one being taken. While these verses have often been preached as rapture passages, the discussion emphasized the importance of maintaining context. Looking back at the passage about Noah’s day (verse 39), we see that it was the unrighteous who were “taken away” by the flood, not the righteous who were saved.

The Heart of the Warning

The central message focuses on how people in Noah’s time carried on with everyday life – eating, drinking, marrying – without giving any thought to God who created and provided for them. This serves as a sobering reminder for our generation.

Join us next week as we aim to complete Matthew 24 and potentially move into chapter 25!

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Welcome back to the Tell the Truth Podcast! Despite some minor technical difficulties at the start (we almost had a nice cathedral echo effect!), we’re excited to dive into Matthew Chapter 24 this week.

Housekeeping Notes

Before we jump in, a quick apology—we’ve fixed the audio issues on our platform, so anyone tuning in will actually hear our voices this week. Sorry for the last few weeks of silence! Remember, the best place to catch us live is on Rumble, and the stream stays up until we publish the edited version later in the week.

A Special Reminder

As we head into Thanksgiving in a few weeks, we want to acknowledge that this time of year can be really rough for some people, especially those who’ve lost family around the holidays. While many of us find this season cheery, it’s not the same for everyone, so let’s be mindful and reach out to those who might be struggling.

Diving Into Matthew 24

Our main focus this episode is on the prophetic passages in Matthew 24, examining the signs Jesus gave about the end times.

We explored the concept of intensifying deception and falling away. This theme of people being tempted to fall away isn’t new—Hebrews was written to believers facing this very temptation. However, what we see prophesied here will be on an unprecedented scale.

Jesus warned that “many false prophets will rise up and shall deceive many.” While we see this happening now, the question becomes: is this intensifying? Are we experiencing the birth pains Jesus described?

We even touched on modern-day examples of Scripture being misquoted and misapplied, like a recent YouTube video incorrectly citing a verse from Acts about visions and dreams.

The Big Picture

Matthew 24 isn’t meant to scare us but to prepare us. As we navigate these prophetic truths, we’re reminded to stay alert, grounded in God’s Word, and ready for Christ’s return.

Join us as we continue unpacking these vital end-times teachings!

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As always, we’re committed to telling the truth from God’s Word and helping believers understand the times we’re living in.