Few passages in the Bible have been a hotly debated as the “End of the Age Discourse” in Matthew. But while our minds are often drawn to the when and what of how all these things will take place, we must first remember Jesus’ primary aim in speaking these words. To exhort and encourage His followers to remain faithful and endure until the end, whenever that is. By heeding Jesus’ words to avoid deception and alarm, we can more effectively proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the whole world as a testimony to all nations.