With wars and rumours of wars filling news headlines many Christians have again asked, “Is the second coming of Jesus at hand?” Inevitably Matthew 24 enters the conversation – the famous chapter in which Jesus gives us a glimpse of what times will be like towards the end of the age.
One thing is clear. No one knows exactly when Jesus will return. What is evident is Jesus’ instruction that we will have a role and a responsibility to play in the end times.
What stirs our excitement?
During this discourse, Jesus urges his disciples to keep watch (v. 42) and be ready (v.44)....