PMT 2014-052 by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. The Olivet Discourse (Matt 24–25) is one of Jesus five major discourses structuring Matthew’s Gospel. It is prompted by Jesus’ dramatic denouncement of Jerusalem and the temple (Matt 23:37–38), his ceremonial final departure from the temple (Matt 24:1a), his disciples’ confused question regarding the temple as a beautiful … Continue reading AD 70 AND THE SECOND ADVENT IN MATT 24 (Part 1)