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What Does 'One Taken, the Other Left' Mean (Matthew 24:40-41)?
Bible Questions & AnswersChrist describes the end-time events leading up to His return, likening them to the days of Noah when disaster struck suddenly while people were engaged in their daily routines. Just as in those days, during the end time, individuals will be working in the fields or grinding at the mill when calamity falls unexpectedly. In this context, a separation will occur, as illustrated in Matthew 24:40-41, where one will be taken and another left, signifying a division at the time of His return.
Where the Eagles Are Gathered
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeJesus' statement that 'Wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together' is a warning that He will judge those who resist Him.
Unity and Division: The Blessing and a Curse (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by Charles WhitakerA curious phenomenon ties together several biblical stories: God makes a judgment and divides His people into two groups, often splitting them down the middle!
Lessons From Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)If God's Law has not been written in our hearts, the corporate entity in which we find ourselves will not save us from the wrong side of the judgmental cut.
Matthew (Part Thirty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe events in Matthew 24 parallel the six seals of Revelation 6 and the seventh seal of Revelation 7, showing a definite chronological progression.
Lamentations (Part Seven; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLamentations 3 and 4 show the stark contrast of a once proud people (secure in their wealth, technology, and cleverness) suffering bitter humiliation.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe transfiguration prefigured the Kingdom of God, with the disciples only seeing Jesus in the end, showing salvation is through Him alone.
Places of Safety
'Prophecy Watch' by StaffWhile an end-time Place of Safety is possible, we should not discount God's ability to protect us anywhere. In Christ, we find our safest place.