The Olivet Discourse
Matthew 23-25The so-called “Olivet Discourse” is one of the most debated portions of holy scripture. It begins with Jesus cursing the scribes and pharisees, declaring that their house is left desolate, and predicting that their temple would be destroyed.
The disciples were astounded at such things, so they asked Jesus privately, “Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”
The disciples asked three distinct questions, and Jesus did answer them, but it seems that he answered them all at once (i.e., speaking of the destruction of the temple, and the end of the world, at the same time).
This has led to much confusion over the centuries, so we should approach this portion of scripture very carefully and with all due humility. Join us this Sunday as Pastor McShaffrey endeavors to explain and apply the words of Christ.*
Recordings are below:
A Call to Personal Humility (Matthew 23:1-12)
Woe to Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23:13-33)
The Lament Over Jerusalem (Matthew 23:34-39)
When Shall These Things Be? (Matthew 24:1-14)
The Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15-28)
The Sign of the Son of Man (Matthew 24:29-35)
Therefore Be Ye Also Ready (Matthew 24:36-51)
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
The Judgment of All Nations (Matthew 25:31-46)
Questions?
Christian and Kelly McShaffrey
Quoting sources can be awkward while preaching, so Pastor McShaffrey wishes to acknowledge his reliance on the following works in the preparation of these sermons:
R.C. Sproul – Matthew: An Expositional Commentary and The Last Days According to Jesus
Kenneth L. Gentry Jr. – The Olivet Discourse Made Easy
David Chilton – Paradise Restored and Days of Vengeance
Keith Mathison – An Eschatology of Hope
Flavius Josephus – The Wars of the Jews
Five Solas Church (OPC) is a conservative confessional church located in Reedsburg, WI that draws members and visitors from Baraboo, Cazenovia, Mauston, Kendall, Adams, WI Dells, LaValle, etc.
The doctrine is Reformed (Westminster Standards), the form of government is Presbyterian (elder rule), and the worldview presented equips Bible believing Christians to live holy and hopeful lives in a perverse generation.
Other distinctives include: Textus Receptus/Authorized Version used, expository preaching, experimental calvinist piety, traditional worship (Psalms/hymns), weekly administration of the Lord’s Supper, six day creation/young earth, biblical gender roles affirmed, homeschool friendly, etc.
Those who disagree w/ TULIP or household baptism are ordinarily welcomed into membership.