282. Reading 52. Matthew 25.31-46 The Final Judgment

Today we read Matthew 25:31-46. Jesus closes the Olivet Discourse with the most majestic and sobering scene in all of Matthew’s Gospel: the Son of Man enthroned in glory, all nations gathered before Him, the sheep and goats divided by the single question of whether they served Christ in serving the least of His brothers. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Boice, James Montgomery. The Gospel of Matthew De Graaf, S.G. Promise and Deliverance. Volume 3: The Gospels. Doriani, Daniel M. Matthew. Vol. 2. Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. 2nd ed. Ryle, J.C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Matthew. Sproul, R.C. Matthew: An Expositional Commentary. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. CLAUDE AI. Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v