In response to the inquiry of Peter, James, Andrew and John, (Mark 13:3), Jesus answered a question concerning events and the time of his coming. The question, broken down into two parts, focuses upon “when shall these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming (parousia)? The “end of the age” is but part of the same question, (Matthew 24:2). Much of what is said in response hinges on the issue of what is the abomination of desolation?
Christ made a direct allusion to the prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, the events of the 70 weeks of Daniel, particularly those of the last week. It is my understanding that Christ’s entire “last (more…)
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