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Matthew 24 shows us that our Lord Jesus Christ expects us to be keeping the Sabbath up to His second coming. Please follow along.
There are three questions asked by the Apostles in verse 3. First is when shall the Temple be destroyed. The second is when shall be the sign of Jesus' coming. And the third is when shall be the end of the world.

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Matt 24:2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Matt 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

All three questions are answered as one. Everything Jesus says is connected to what is previously stated by the use of particles, conjunctive particles and adverbs. These conjunctive particles are "and" which is copulative and sometimes culminative in nature. "For", which assigns a reason to what was previously stated. "But" which is adversative or continuative in nature.

Verse 9 starts with the adverb then. Everything previously stated leads up to this point by the use of the particles, for in verse 5 and in verse 6, and for in verse 7. And all this is said in direct context to verse 6 in respect to the end being not yet.



Matt 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Matt 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Matt 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matt 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Matt 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Matt 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

But that is not the end of it. Jesus continues in verses 10-14 with the conjunctive particle and, and, and, but respectively. Which means he is continuing, adding on to what He had already said.

In this respect he continues to tie everything he is about to say to what was previously stated in verse 6, that the end not yet. There is not a break. It is the same context. And that context is in respect the end not yet being.



Matt 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
Matt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
Matt 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Matt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matt 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Verses 15-20 are a little different in the words being used. Verse 15 starts off with two conjunctive particles. These words as you can see are when and therefore. And the word "see" is being said in the second person. So we get, "when you therefore see". The words "when ye therefore" tie into what Jesus already said to what he is about to say. So the proceeding text adds to what was said in respect to what will occur before the end that is not yet. It says when you shall see the abomination of desolations spoken by Daniel standing in the Holy Place.

The abomination of desolation is the culmination of the signs in which we will see in relation to the question as to when the end is. Verses 6 and 13 solidify this context in that they mention the end. When we see the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place we are instructed, if in Judea to flee into the Mountains quickly. And to pray that our flight not be in the winter nor on the Sabbath Day. Since we see that this prophecy is about when the end is, we see that this is speaking of the time right before Jesus, coming and the end of this world. As was said, verses 6 and 13 have set the context to which Jesus is speaking. And the context is the answer as to when the end would be. Keep in mind Jesus is talking to His Apostles, the first Christians. Therefore He is speaking to us.


Matt 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand
Matt 24:16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
Matt 24:17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
Matt 24:18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
Matt 24:19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
Matt 24:20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

As you can see in respect to when the end shall be, our Lord and Savior councils us in verse 20 to flee when we see the abomination of desolation standing in the Holy Place, and to pray that our flight not be in the winter nor on the Sabbath Day. Which means prior to the end Jesus expected His followers, us to be resting on the Sabbath and keeping the day Holy. The fact that Judea is mentioned means that the abomination of desolation standing in the Holy Place is tied to that region. Whether it is being said in respect to the destruction of the Temple or something else is subject to debate. Most believe it is. We would teach the abomination of desolation would be the building of it in the name of our God and Father rather than the destruction. Even the very site in which it was is nothing since we are now the Temple and God's Spirit dwells in us through Christ. A building of a third Temple would be a direct affront unto our God and all He did for us in Christ.
 
As He continues, He tells us why we should flee by using the word "for" in verse 21. He says, for then shall be great tribulation as never was. And then as He proceeds, He uses the word "and" connecting what is about to be said to what was previously stated in relation to when the end would be. He says unless this tribulation be shorten there would be none of us left. And at this time when He explains the tribulation is shortened, He uses the word then. He says at the end of this tribulation, then at this moment, many false Christs shall arrive showing great signs and wonders. And if it were possible they would deceive the very elect, us. He says Believe it not. For behold as I have told you before. As lighten cometh out of the east and shineth even unto the west so also shall be the coming of the Son of man be.

Matt 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Matt 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Matt 24:23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Matt 24:25 Behold, I have told you before.
Matt 24:26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
Matt 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

So with that, what we see so far is the signs as to when the end will be close. And as we see these signs we are called to flee and hope that are flight not be in the winter neither the Sabbath day. In that we see that Jesus expects His follows to still be resting on the Sabbath Day and keeping it Holy. And at this that we are fleeing there shall be tribulation as there has never been before. And after this tribulation is shortened for our sake we shall also start seeing incredible, miraculous signs and wonders being done by those whom profess to be Christ. Saying He is here and there. Believe it not For as lightening cometh from the east and shineth even unto the west even so shall the Son of man be. For wheresoever the carcass is due to the tribulation that is shortened, there will the eagles be gathered together.

Then immediately after these days of tribulation the sun shall be darkened, the moon shall not give her light, the stars shall fall from heaven and the very powers of heaven shall be shaken. And THEN shall appear the Son of man in Heaven immediately after the tribulation. And all the tribes of the earth shall morn as they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of Heaven with power and great Glory. And at this time He shall send His Angels with the sound of a great Trumpet. And they shall gather together the elect who were not deceived. From one end of heaven unto another. Amen




Matt 24:28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
Matt 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
Matt 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Matt 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
 
The abomination of desolation is the culmination of the signs in which we will see in relation to the question as to when the end is. Verses 6 and 13 solidify this context in that they mention the end. When we see the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place we are instructed, if in Judea to flee into the Mountains quickly. And to pray that our flight not be in the winter nor on the Sabbath Day. Since we see that this prophecy is about when the end is, we see that this is speaking of the time right before Jesus, coming and the end of this world. As was said, verses 6 and 13 have set the context to which Jesus is speaking. And the context is the answer as to when the end would be. Keep in mind Jesus is talking to His Apostles, the first Christians. Therefore He is speaking to us.
The christians will be removed in the rapture prior to the abomination of desolation.....
 
The christians will be removed in the rapture prior to the abomination of desolation.....
Kings in Israel the abomination of desolation. when the circummsion veil was rent no Jewish man as King of kings. No signs were given to wonder, wonder, wonder after. Born again from above. Believers have prohecy(sola scriptura) till the end of time

2 Thessalonians2: 9-11 Even :devilish: whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

The Amil the figurative signified tongue works the best to solve the mysteries hid from natural man . . .that does seek after signs to wonder, wonder after never coming to the end of faith (salvation of ones soul .some call Limbo .

Christ the husband who works in us will leave like a thief in the night on the last day we are warned but like Noah know one knew the day hour or year .Put on the armor the life jacket. with it Jesus waked on water. Peter trusting himself sank
 
Kings in Israel the abomination of desolation. when the circummsion veil was rent no Jewish man as King of kings. No signs were given to wonder, wonder, wonder after. Born again from above. Believers have prohecy(sola scriptura) till the end of time

2 Thessalonians2: 9-11 Even :devilish: whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

The Amil the figurative signified tongue works the best to solve the mysteries hid from natural man . . .that does seek after signs to wonder, wonder after never coming to the end of faith (salvation of ones soul .some call Limbo .

Christ the husband who works in us will leave like a thief in the night on the last day we are warned but like Noah know one knew the day hour or year .Put on the armor the life jacket. with it Jesus waked on water. Peter trusting himself sank
8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

....waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
 
Says nowhere in scripture
Blow the dust off of your bible. Christ returns twice....Christians are not destined for the tribulation wrath.
 
Blow the dust off of your bible. Christ returns twice....Christians are not destined for the tribulation wrath.
Where is he today?

As partakers of the sufferings of Christ yoked with him daily they can be lighter . It would seem he will leave on the last day under the Sun like a thief in the night. . then His glory will be revealed

1 Peter 4:13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
 
Where is he today?

As partakers of the sufferings of Christ yoked with him daily they can be lighter . It would seem he will leave on the last day under the Sun like a thief in the night. . then His glory will be revealed

1 Peter 4:13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Why are your replies often random?
 
Matthew 24 shows us that our Lord Jesus Christ expects us to be keeping the Sabbath up to His second coming. Please follow along.
There are three questions asked by the Apostles in verse 3. First is when shall the Temple be destroyed. The second is when shall be the sign of Jesus' coming. And the third is when shall be the end of the world.
May I make a recommendation? You may want to consider not making all of your sentences in bold black letters, it makes it very hard to read for older folks.....and, it makes if very tiring on our eyes. A kindly suggestion, for your consideration.

Now, my question to you is this~what exactly would you like for us to address directly? Is it Matthew 24:20, or what? For now briefly:

Matthew 24:20 is not saying that the Lord Jesus expect his children to keep the Jewish Sabbath until he comes again~as a matter of fact, the Jewish Sabbath (yes, Jewish) is not even on his mind as far as it being a commandment for NT saints to observe as the Jews did under Moses.

Matthew 24 is a prophecy of end time events that will take place during the time of Jacob's trouble, Jacob, being the elect of God, the true spiritual seed of Jesus Christ, the Israel of God. Matthew 24 deals exclusively with John's little season of Revelation 20. It deals with Paul's teachings on 2nd Thessalonians 2, during the time of the man of sin ruling in the temple of God, or, the churches of Judea, or the place where God is worshipped, as he was in the OT.

The abomination that God will make desolate, will be, when the professing churches of God/Christ are taken over by false professors~when God's children see this coming to pass, they will flee these false churches when we see the man of sin, or man of sin, (all who live under its power) sitting where he ought not to sit/stand.

As they are fleeing, Christ gives them a warning that they should heed and it is recorded in Matthew 24:20:


What is the lesson for us here? very simple: What do we think of when Sabbath and winter comes to our minds? Rest and barren season!

So, as we are fleeing these false churches, (and we must) we must make sure our own life is not a life of ease, of doing no work, but we must work even harder, so much more as we see the day of Christ's coming being very near~our life must not be a barren, an unfruitful life, as false professors we are fleeing from are~ our life must be filled with godly fruits of the Spirit of God, or else, we are no different from other we are fleeing from!

This is the true understanding of Matthew 24:20. Consider:

If these scriptures are talking about the Roman army being encamp round about Jerusalem, who cares whether it is winter or not~beside, it would be too late to flee literally! Who cares if it is the Sabbath day under Moses, if danger was imminent? This verse of scriptures is to be interpreted spiritually not literally~and within its context which is the most important rule we use to understand such scriptures as this one.

As we flee these false churches we warn others not to enter therein!

Luke 21:21​


“Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.”

This one scripture adds more light to what we are saying!

If this was speaking of the Romans surrounding Jerusalem, why would anyone in their right mind would want to enter therein? They would not~these scriptures are speaking of false professors taking over the churches of God in the latter days just before Jesus' return again. Selah.
 
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Blow the dust off of your bible. Christ returns twice....Christians are not destined for the tribulation wrath.
Do you mean there are two advents of Christ? The first and the second when He returns? The way that is worded as returning twice, is in error and I don't think you believe that He returns to earth twice. If it is a mistake and you want me to edit it to read "Jesus returns once" I will.
 
Do you mean there are two advents of Christ? The first and the second when He returns? The way that is worded as returning twice, is in error and I don't think you believe that He returns to earth twice. If it is a mistake and you want me to edit it to read "Jesus returns once" I will.
Yes, the bible speaks of Christ returning TWICE in the future.

You should be looking for the next return....the rapture and resurrection.
 
Yes, the bible speaks of Christ returning TWICE in the future.

You should be looking for the next return....the rapture and resurrection.
Are you saying this rapture and resurrection occur at the same time? What happens when He returns the third time?
 
Are you saying this rapture and resurrection occur at the same time? What happens when He returns the third time?
Well, the dead rise first...at the second time the Mt. of Olives east of Jerusalem splits. That's one thing.
 
Are you saying this rapture and resurrection occur at the same time? What happens when He returns the third time?
I'm more concerned about the fourth or fifth time he returns. ☺️
 
The christians will be removed in the rapture prior to the abomination of desolation.....
You have been listening to the wrong preachers, who listened to the wrong preachers, who all were influenced by the Scofield Reference Bible.

What is the abomination of desolation according to your understanding?

I'll give you a hint~it is the same as the antichrist; the man of sin; and it is not one person, but many! It is that which is abominable to God, that he will make desolate in his time!

The christians will be removed in the rapture prior to the abomination of desolation.....
Sorry, wrong~the abomination that God will make desolate is here now, and has been here from the beginning, only now in great numbers!

2 Thessalonians 2:7​


“For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way."

Behold, I will shew you a mystery (that is to many, not to God's children)...consider:

Understand this parable ( and others like this one) and you will understand many bible prophecies concerning the abomination that God will make desolate.
 
You have been listening to the wrong preachers, who listened to the wrong preachers, who all were influenced by the Scofield Reference Bible.

What is the abomination of desolation according to your understanding?

I'll give you a hint~it is the same as the antichrist; the man of sin; and it is not one person, but many! It is that which is abominable to God, that he will make desolate in his time!

Amen. The legion . . .many antichrists (false apostles false prophets' ) led by the the one unholy spirit the father of lies. The antichrist(singular) lying power that works in the legion . (antichrists')

The abomination of desolation . Kings in Israel.

The atheist Jews became Jealous of all the pagan nations whose foundation is. . "out of sight out of mind".

Therefore no faith (Power) of Christ needed. . having refused our invisible God as King of king reigning over dying mankind

1 Samuel 8:7 And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Turned them over to do that which they should not of until the time of the first century reformation, when the shadow became sight

A good example of the antichrist (the one spirit of lies) working in the legion of antichrists. using Peter.

Mathew 16: 22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that "be of" men

Peter was forgiven of blasphemy the Son of man, dying mankind Jesus.

Catholicism still holds it as there foundation key.(Blasphemy of Holy Spirit) . .things of dying mankind attributed to our invisible eternal head Christ, the husband of the bride the church
 
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