Gospel of Matthew Chapter 24 Vs. 27

The Abomination of Desolation

 

Matthew 24:27 “For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”

For as the... This is not designed to denote the quarter from which he would come, but the manner. He does not mean to affirm that the Son of man will come from the east, but that he will come in a rapid and unexpected manner, like the lightning.

Many would be looking for him in the desert, many in secret places; but he said it would be useless to be looking in that manner. It was useless to look to any particular part of the heavens to know where the lightning would next flash.

In a moment, it would blaze in an unexpected part of the heavens, and shine at once to the other part. So rapidly, so unexpectedly, in so unlooked for a section would be his coming (see Luke 10:18; Zec. 9:14).

coming of the... Greek: parousia.

Parousia  παρουσία

par-oo-see'-ah

From the present participle of; a being near, that is, advent (often, return; specifically of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physical aspect: - coming, presence.

There will be a magnificent Light that, in appearance, looks like lightning. When Jesus (Son of man), comes back, it will not be a secret. The Light will be so bright everyone will know.

Shineth (φαίνεται)

Rev., better, is seen. The coming of the Lord will be a plain, unmistakable fact, like the lightning which lightens both ends of the heaven at once, and is seen of all. It will not be connected with some particular place, but will manifest itself and be recognized over the whole world. Compare Rev. 1:7: Every eye shall see him.

The Coming Of The Son Of Man

The Lord will not be on the earth bodily at that time, but He will return to earth. And His coming will be like lightning flashing from the east… to the west; it will be a splendorous, visible event.