Matthew chapters 24 and 25 form one of seven major discourses in Matthew’s Gospel. These include: the moral and ethical principles of the kingdom which are covered in chapters 5 to 7, otherwise known as the sermon on the mount; the parables of the kingdom, in chapter 13; and the prophecies of the kingdom, covered in the Olivet discourse. These three also have particular reference to prophetic matters involving the kingdom. The Olivet discourse itself gives a chronological outline of predicted events in relation to the nation of Israel as the fulfilment of Daniel’s seventieth ‘week’, 9. 27.

By a careful comparison of scripture with scripture, the author takes us through these important chapters unfolding to us divine purpose in relation to Israel leading up to the return of the Lord to the earth. In an area of truth where there is confusion and error, it is good to have a clear presentation of what the Bible teaches.