Mat 24:26-28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 24:26-28: 24:26-28 These verses are an expansion of 24:23 . The place and manner of the Messiah’s appearing was disputed among Jews. The Messiah’s glorious appearance and vindication will be unmistakable. 24:26 Some Jewish prophets persuaded the masses to follow them into the desert to see signs of deliverance (cp. 24:4-8 ). • hiding here: This is perhaps a reference to secretive sects, such as those at Qumran, or to the small fellowship groups associated with the Pharisees.

a24:26-28►

b24:23►

c24:26►

d24:4-8►

e24:27-28►

f24:29-31►

g1 Thes 4:13-18►

h1 Thes 4:13–5:10►

i2 Thes 2:1-12►

‏ Matthew 24:26-28

Summary for Matt 24:26-28: 24:26-28 ^a These verses are an expansion of 24:23 ^b. The place and manner of the Messiah’s appearing was disputed among Jews. The Messiah’s glorious appearance and vindication will be unmistakable. 24:26 ^c Some Jewish prophets persuaded the masses to follow them into the desert to see signs of deliverance (cp. 24:4-8 ^d).

• hiding here: This is perhaps a reference to secretive sects, such as those at Qumran, or to the small fellowship groups associated with the Pharisees.
Summary for Matt 24:27-28: 24:27-28 ^e Lightning may be an allusion to the astrological phenomena attending the Messiah’s coming (see 24:29-31 ^f; 1 Thes 4:13-18 ^g). It is not the suddenness of lightning that is in view but rather the magnitude of its visibility. Very possibly, Jesus gave these sayings to ward off premature excitement regarding the end (1 Thes 4:13–5:10 ^h; 2 Thes 2:1-12 ⁱ).