The Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25)

Matthew 24-25 records instruction that Jesus gave his disciples on the Mount of Olives. It is therefore traditionally known as the Olivet Discourse. Having pronounced woes upon the scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 23) and having prophesied the destruction of the temple (Matt. 24:1-2), he was asked a question by his disciples: "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" While the disciples conflated "these things" with his return and the end of the age, Jesus distinguished the destruction of the temple from his return at the end of the age, answering the first question in 24:4-35 and the second question in 24:36-25:46. You can read my series of articles on this passage at the links below:

Part 1: Do Not Be Alarmed (Matthew 24:1-14)

Part 2: The Desolation of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:15-35)

Part 3: But Concerning that Day and Hour (Matthew 24:36)

Part 4: The Day of Christ's Return (Matthew 24:36-51)

Part 5: The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) 

Part 6: The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Part 7: The Final Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46)