The teaching set forth in Matthew chapters 24 and 25 is commonly identified as the Olivet Discourse and contains a detailed explanation of the end-times.
Many in the world today have become pacifists and this has rolled over into Christianity. Although some have good reasons for hating war others simply deny that God is a God of war. This article by comparison shows God to be very much a Man of War.
Christ in his humiliation was abased so low, as to be in subjection to the Father.
Bible Dictionary Entry. The rod was probably in the form of a walking-stick, but it could also have been used as a shepherd’s staff or even a weapon.
What dangers do we face when we do not fully obey the word of God? Could it be that disobeyed commands today will bring trials and troubles tomorrow?
