Life of Christ Lesson 131: Olivet Discourse - Part I {Greatest Prophetic Sermon}

It was Tuesday of the Lord's Passion Week. Having departed from Jerusalem, after an extremely trying day, He and His disciples rested on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Holy City. He likely pointed down to the city and prophesied there would not be one stone left upon another. Earlier, as He departed from the Temple for the last time before His death, He had predicted its desolation. The disciples were curious, to say the least. Thus, they asked Him two questions: (1) ". . . When shall these things be?" and (2) "What shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 5:3). The Lord's response to those two important questions launched Him into presenting what is called "The Olivet Discourse," the greatest prophetic sermon by the greatest Prophet who ever lived - and the One Who truly knows the events that will preceed His Second Coming. It is often said, rightly so, that "The Olivet Discourse" is like a "jet tour" through the Book of Revelation from chapters 6 to 19. It is very important to listen to this introductory lesson before continuing with Lessons 2 to 10. It is critical to understand the two questions asked by the disciples from their JEWISH perspective.