Lesson 162: Matthew 24:35
Matthew 24:35
The Blueprint — The Verse
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Jesus spoke on the Mount of Olives during his final week, describing temple destruction and end-times signs. Disciples faced a world where Rome and temple seemed permanent institutions.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Chapter 24 warns of deception, tribulation, and coming of the Son of Man. Amid cosmic shaking, Jesus anchors confidence in the permanence of his words when heaven and earth fade.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Matthew 24:34
34Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Matthew 24:34) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Matthew 24:36
The Day and Hour Unknown36“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Matthew 24:36) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Which of Jesus' words do you need to hold onto?
- How does impermanence of earth change priorities?
- What hope comes from unchanging speech of Christ?