Matthew 24:10–13 — The Birth Pangs of the Kingdom: For the Purpose of Purification

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cooke-7-26-26.mp3 In Matthew 24:10–13, Jesus reveals that persecution wasn’t merely something the early church endured—it was something Christ used. The birth pangs preceding Jerusalem’s destruction would expose false disciples, purify the visible church, and reveal those whose faith was genuine. This message explores the intentional connection between Matthew 24 and the Parable of the Soils, showing that Jesus had already explained why some would fall away, why others would be deceived, and why only those who endure would be revealed as His true disciples.