Jesus’ Prophecies in the Olivet Discourse

Type of Prophecy

Old Testament References

Other New Testament References

The Last Days
Mark 13:1-23
Matthew 24:1-28
Luke 21:5-24

Daniel 9:26-27
Daniel 11:31
Joel 2:2

John 15:21
Revelation 11:2
1 Timothy 4:1, 2

The Second Coming of Christ
Mark 13:24-27
Luke 21:25-28
Matthew 24:29-31

Isaiah 13:6-10
Ezekiel 32:7
Daniel 7:13, 14

Revelation 6:12
Mark 14:62
1 Thessalonians 4:16

In Mark 13, often called the Olivet discourse, Jesus talked a lot about two things: the end times and his second coming. Jesus was not trying to encourage his disciples to speculate about exactly when he would return by sharing these prophecies with them. Instead, he urges all his followers to be watchful and prepared for his coming. If we serve Jesus faithfully now, we will be ready when he returns