Jesus' Speech on the Mount of Olives: A 12-Week Study

By Murray Smith, Series edited by Douglas Sean O'Donnell

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Jesus' Speech on the Mount of Olives: A 12-Week Study

By Murray Smith, Series edited by Douglas Sean O'Donnell

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Engaging 12-Week Study from Jesus’ Speech on the Mount of Olives Offers Practical Teaching on Christian Living in Light of Jesus’ Return

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through parts of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the Bible; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture.

In Jesus’ Speech on the Mount of Olives, Murray J. Smith guides readers through Matthew 24–25, Mark 13, and Luke 21 to study Jesus’ pivotal speech from the Mount of Olives. Examining themes of gospel witness, judgment, and salvation, this study teaches believers how they are to live as they await Christ’s return.

  • Helpful Bible Study Resource: Features date and historical background, theological context for the Bible passage, “Whole-Bible Connections,” compelling reflection questions, and more
  • In-Depth: Ties the biblical text in with the whole story of Scripture, shows how each passage unveils the gospel, and illuminates the doctrines taught in each passage
  • Part of the Knowing the Bible Series: With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible

Author:

Murray Smith

Murray J. Smith (PhD, Macquarie University) is lecturer in biblical theology and exegesis at Christ College, Sydney. He is the author of several books and articles. Murray serves as general editor for New Testament of the Reformed Exegetical and Theological Commentary on Scripture, as coeditor of the series We Believe: Studies in Reformed Biblical Doctrine, and as cohost of the Down Under Theology podcast.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 96
Size: 6.0 in x 9.0 in
Weight: 5.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9502-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9502-8
ISBN-UPC: 9781433595028
Published: November 18, 2025

Table of Contents

Week 1: Overview: Jesus’ Final Speech
Week 2: The Timeline of History: “All These Things” before “The End” (Matthew 24:3–14)
Week 3: The Abomination of Desolation: The Judgment of Jerusalem and Beyond (Matthew 24:15–28)
Week 4: The Coming of the Son of Man: Final Judgment and Salvation (Matthew 24:29–36)
Week 5: The Day and Hour Are Unknown (Matthew 24:36–44)
Week 6: Prepare for His Return: Wise and Wicked Servants (Matthew 24:45–51)
Week 7: Be Always Ready: Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)
Week 8: Invest for Eternity: Faithful and Slothful Stewards (Matthew 25:14–30)
Week 9: Love the King’s Family: Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31–46)
Week 10: Jesus’ Promise according to Mark (Mark 13:1–37)
Week 11: Jesus’ Promise according to Luke (Luke 21:5–38)
Week 12: Come, Lord Jesus! (1 Thessalonians 4–5, 2 Peter 3, and Revelation 22)