In this the final study of four studies on Jesus' prophetic ministry in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1-25:46) Zane C. Hodges focuses on the application section of the Olivet Discourse, and in particular the four parables of the Unprepared Servant, the Ten Virgins, the Talents, and the Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats.  There is also an extended discussion regarding the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Outline/Structure:

Prelude 24:1-3

Exposition (Explanation of End of the Age/Day of the Lord) 24:4-35

Overview of Day of the Lord from beginning to end 24:4:-14

Matthew 24:9-14  (last half of the Tribulation, Revelation 7)

Matthew 24:15-31 - Midpoint of the Day of the Lord (detailed consideration of the last part of the Day of the Lord)

Matthew 24:23-28 Period of intense religious deception,

Matthew 24:29-31 – Second coming of Jesus Christ (Armageddon)

Conclusion to this unit of the Olivet Discourse 24:32-35

Introduction to Application 24:35-42
(When will the Tribulation take place? Time unknown.)

Application with 4 parables 24:45-25:46

Matt 24:45-51 and Matt 25:14-30 parables addressed to church age saints.

Matt 25:1-13 and Matt 25:31-46 2nd and 4th parables addressed to tribulation saints.

Other passages mentioned:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
2 Peter 3:4-10
Matthew 22:1-14
1 John 2:28
Revelation 14
2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Coast Bible Church, May 24, 1995