I’m Ryan Wonderly, and in this episode of Rethinking the Word we’re kicking off a three-part series on the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. For many, this chapter is the ultimate “end times” passage, but what if “the end of the age” doesn’t mean what we usually think it does?I’ll walk through Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple, consider how early Christians and historians like Josephus and Eusebius understood it, and explore different perspectives on eschatology including futurism, partial preterism, and dual fulfillment.Along the way, I wrestle with challenging verses such as Matthew 24:34, where Jesus says, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” My goal isn’t to give all the answers, but to approach scripture with humility and curiosity so we can see this passage in a fresh light.In this episode, I cover:What “the end of the age” may have meant to the disciplesThe destruction of the Temple in AD 70 as prophecy fulfilledHow the early church read Jesus’ wordsWhy there are multiple valid viewpoints on the end timesWhy humility matters when we study eschatologyResources mentioned:The New Complete Works of Josephus: https://a.co/d/g2Snc2pEusebius’ Ecclesiastical History: Complete and Unabridged: https://a.co/d/3l4Qqh5If this episode encourages you to dig deeper, follow the podcast and share it with a friend. I’d love to hear your thoughts as we continue the conversation.

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