Reasoning Through the Bible

Who are the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25, and what does Jesus mean by “the least of these”?
As the Olivet Discourse comes to a close, Jesus describes His return in glory with all His angels. He sits on His throne, gathers the nations before Him, and separates them as a shepherd separates sheep from goats.
Glenn and Steve examine the context of this judgment, its connection with the end of the age and the future Messianic Kingdom, and the relationship between Matthew 25 and passages such as Joel 3.
They also address an important question: Is Jesus teaching that feeding the poor, visiting prisoners, or helping the needy earns salvation? The discussion argues that good works are not the basis of salvation. Instead, the treatment of “the least of these” reflects a deeper relationship with Christ and must be understood within the larger Tribulation and kingdom context.
The chapter closes with Jesus’ unmistakable teaching concerning both eternal punishment and eternal life.
Matthew 25:31–46 | The Book of Matthew — Session 53
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What does it really mean to be ready for the return of Jesus?
In Matthew 25, Jesus continues the Olivet Discourse with two important parables: the ten virgins and the talents. Both stories emphasize watchfulness, readiness, and faithful service while waiting for the Lord to return.
Glenn and Steve examine first-century Jewish wedding customs and explain the imagery of the bridegroom, the lamps, the oil, and the wedding feast. The five wise virgins are prepared, while the five foolish virgins are not. When the bridegroom finally arrives, the door is shut and those who were not ready hear the sobering words, “I do not know you.”
The second parable turns to stewardship. Each servant is entrusted with something from the master, and when he returns, each must give an account. The faithful servants are rewarded, while the servant who did nothing with what he was given faces judgment.
The message is clear: be ready for Christ’s return, know Him now, and faithfully use whatever He has entrusted to you.
Matthew 25:1–30 | The Book of Matthew — Session 52
 Questions discussed in this session include:
 What will happen when Jesus returns? 
We must be ready for Jesus’ return. How long will we have the opportunity to be ready?
What rewards will Jesus give His faithful servants? 
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What will the return of Jesus actually look like?
In Matthew 24:29–51, Jesus describes His return with dramatic language: the sun darkened, the moon withholding its light, the heavens shaken, the Son of Man appearing in the sky, the nations mourning, angels gathering the elect, and a great trumpet blast.
Glenn and Steve trace these descriptions back to Isaiah, Joel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Daniel to show how Jesus’ words fit within the larger biblical teaching about the Day of the Lord. They also examine why these events do not fit the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, what Jesus means by “this generation,” and why His coming on the clouds refers to His future return to earth.
The study then turns from prophecy to application. Jesus compares His coming to the days of Noah and warns that people will be carrying on with ordinary life when judgment suddenly arrives. His command to believers is simple: be watchful, remain faithful, and keep doing the work He has given us.
Matthew 24:29–51 | The Book of Matthew — Session 51
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Was Matthew 24 fulfilled when Rome destroyed Jerusalem in AD 70, or was Jesus describing events that are still future?
In Matthew 24:15–28, Jesus identifies a specific sign: the “abomination of desolation” spoken of by Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place. When that event occurs, those in Judea are told to flee immediately.
Glenn and Steve compare Jesus’ words with the historical events surrounding the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. They examine the timing of the siege, the location of the holy place, Daniel’s 1,290 days, the covenant of Daniel 9, and the prediction of a Great Tribulation unlike anything before or after it.
The study also looks at Jesus’ repeated warning against false Christs and false prophets and His statement that His return will be unmistakable—like lightning flashing from one side of the sky to the other.
Matthew 24:15–28 | The Book of Matthew — Session 50
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Are wars, earthquakes, famines, and global turmoil signs that the end is immediately upon us?
Matthew 24 begins the Olivet Discourse, one of the most important prophetic sections in the New Testament. After Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, His disciples privately ask Him about these events, His coming, and the end of the age.
Glenn and Steve examine why those questions are essential for interpreting the chapter and why parts of biblical prophecy can have fulfillment in different time periods. They also explain why Matthew 24 should not simply be reduced to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Jesus begins His answer with repeated warnings against deception. False Christs and false prophets will arise. Wars, famines, and earthquakes will occur. Christians will experience persecution, lawlessness will increase, and many will be misled. Yet Jesus also tells His followers not to panic: these things are the beginning of birth pangs, not by themselves proof that the end has arrived.
The discussion closes with Jesus’ statement that the gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world before the end comes.
Matthew 24:1–14 | The Book of Matthew — Session 49
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