61 passages · Life and end
God tells Ezekiel to prophesy against Gog of Magog, leader of a coalition of distant nations. God will lead them out, and in later years they will come against a restored Israel like a storm cloud.
When Gog attacks, God's wrath flares. An earthquake, panic, plague, torrential rain, hail and fire will overcome Gog's forces, so many nations will know he is the LORD.
Daniel writes of a dream in which four winds stir up the sea and four different beasts come out of it: a lion with eagle's wings, a bear, a four-winged leopard, and a terrifying beast with ten horns. A little horn with a boastful mouth uproots three others.
Daniel asks more about the fourth beast and the horn that wages war on the holy ones. The attendant explains that this king will speak against the Most High and oppress His people for a time, but the court will end his rule and give the kingdom to the holy ones.
A man-like figure appears, and a voice tells Gabriel to explain the vision to Daniel. Daniel falls terrified, and Gabriel raises him up and says the vision concerns the time of the end.
Gabriel explains that seventy weeks are decreed for Daniel's people and the holy city to end transgression and bring everlasting righteousness. He describes rebuilding Jerusalem, an anointed one cut off, the city and sanctuary destroyed, and a covenant and sacrifice ended.
The messenger describes a king who does as he pleases, exalts himself above every god and honors a god of fortresses. He wins many lands but hears alarming news and comes to his end with no one to help him.
Daniel sees two others on either bank, and one asks the man in linen how long the wonders will last. He swears by the One who lives forever that it will be a time, times and half a time.
A day of the LORD is coming when nations capture Jerusalem and half the city goes into exile. The LORD goes out to fight them and his feet stand on the Mount of Olives, which splits in two, creating a valley of escape.
As they leave the temple, Jesus tells the disciples not one stone will be left on another. On the Mount of Olives they privately ask when this will happen and what will signal his coming and the end of the age.
Jesus warns of false messiahs, wars, famines and earthquakes as the beginning of birth pains, then of persecution, betrayal, false prophets and growing lawlessness. Those who endure will be saved, and the gospel will be preached to all nations.
Jesus describes the 'abomination of desolation' from Daniel and urges those in Judea to flee at once. He speaks of great distress and warns against believing claims that the Christ is here or there, since his coming will be plain like lightning.
After the distress, Jesus says the sun and moon will darken and the Son of Man will appear on the clouds with angels to gather his elect. He gives the fig tree as a lesson and says his words will never pass away.
Jesus says only the Father knows the day or hour. He compares the coming to the days of Noah and to a thief in the night, and tells his followers to keep watch and be ready.
Jesus contrasts a faithful servant, who cares for the household while the master is away, with a wicked one who abuses others and is caught unprepared. The first is rewarded and the second is severely punished.
Ten young women wait for a bridegroom; five wise ones bring extra oil and five foolish ones do not. When he arrives at midnight the unready are shut out. Jesus ends with the call to keep watch.
As they leave the temple, a disciple admires its buildings, and Jesus says not one stone will be left on another. Four disciples then privately ask when this will happen and what the sign will be.
Jesus warns of false messiahs, wars, earthquakes and famines as the beginning of birth pains. His followers will face trials and persecution and must proclaim the gospel and endure to the end.
Jesus describes the 'abomination of desolation' and a time of distress when people in Judea should flee. He warns again not to believe false christs and prophets.
After that distress, the sun and moon will darken and the stars fall, and people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory and gather his elect.
As leaves on a fig tree signal summer, so these signs show the event is near. Jesus says this generation will not pass away until all this happens, and that his words will not pass away.
No one knows the day or hour, not even the Son. Jesus compares it to a master away on a journey and tells his disciples to stay alert and keep watch.
Jesus tells the disciples to stay alert like servants awaiting their master and like a homeowner watching for a thief. When Peter asks whom this is for, Jesus speaks of the faithful and unfaithful manager and greater responsibility for those given more.
Jesus tells his disciples the Son of Man's coming will be sudden and unmistakable, like lightning. He compares it to the days of Noah and Lot, urges readiness, and, asked where, answers with a proverb about vultures.
As disciples admire the temple, Jesus says not one stone will be left on another. They ask when this will happen and what sign will come first.
Jesus warns of false claimants, wars, earthquakes, and famines. Before that, his followers will be persecuted and betrayed, but will be given words to speak and should endure.
Jesus says that when armies surround Jerusalem its desolation is near, and people should flee. Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles until their times are fulfilled.
Jesus describes signs in the heavens and fear among the nations. Then people will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and glory, and his followers should look up as redemption draws near.
Jesus uses the fig tree sprouting leaves as a sign that summer, and the kingdom, is near. He says his words will never pass away, and urges his followers to watch and pray so they are not caught unprepared.
The apostles ask whether Jesus will now restore Israel's kingdom. He says the timing is the Father's business and instead promises Spirit-given power to be His witnesses, spreading outward from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.