What did Jesus mean by the “abomination of desolation”? Was He describing the end of the world—or the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70?

In this episode of Beneath the Word, we continue our verse-by-verse study of Matthew 24 from an amillennial and partial preterist perspective. We explore Jesus’ warnings about the coming tribulation, the Roman siege of Jerusalem, false messiahs, and the dramatic language of prophetic judgment. Along the way, we compare Matthew’s account with Mark 13 and Luke 21, examine Old Testament background from Daniel and the prophets, and discuss what Jesus meant when He said, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.”

Whether Matthew 24 has always seemed confusing or you've never heard this perspective before, this episode will help you understand the historical context, prophetic imagery, and theological significance of one of the most discussed passages in Scripture.

Key Topics:

The Abomination of Desolation

The Great Tribulation

The Roman destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70)

Old Testament prophetic imagery

False Christs and false prophets

The coming of the Son of Man

“This generation will not pass away”

Join us as we dig beneath the surface and seek to understand what Jesus' original audience would have heard—and what it means for us today.