The Olivet Discourse was a private teaching by Jesus to his disciples. Being only a few days away from the mock trial and crucifixion of Christ, this was one of the last times for the disciples to gain wisdom into what would transpire in the future. Jesus revealed it all to them. Ron McRay has now made it all very plain for us. This book is one of the few that deals with every verse in Matthew, chapter 24 (commonly referred to as the Olivet Discourse). He has tried to be very consistent with the text and context by laying the foundation of chapter 24 as it pertained to the audience of chapter 23 by Jesus himself. Ron has also written a verse by verse study of chapter 25; at this time, probably the only writer who has connected the three chapters together as Matthew (and the Holy Spirit) connected them in the first century A.D. The reader, of course, has the right to accept or reject the teaching of this book. It is hoped that you will approach this study with an open mind, an open heart and an open Bible and think for yourself. Consider that there are other opinions than the traditional. As the saying goes, "If your only tool is a hammer, every problem will look like a nail." Let this book broaden your horizons on the Olivet discourse of Jesus. Put yourself in the disciples' shoes as they were about to learn what the sign of the coming end was all about...