Matthew 25:31-46 | Final Words

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus finishes his long answer to the question that the disciples asked in Matthew 24:3. In the preceding passages, Jesus has identified the signs to watch for and has instructed his followers on how to live in preparation for his eventual coming. In concluding this section of Matthew he focuses squarely on the nature of the final day—a reality that is both sobering and encouraging.