Bible Discussion Thread

There is evedence which shows this event had already taken place. "1833 falling stars which many witnessed all over the earth. "I have yet to find a photograph of the event (first photograph taken in 1826 [i think]) so it is possible i might be able to. However i have read multiple sources confirming this events existence... Hope this helps. | Peter Walton, 16, Wolverhampton, England

Interesting observation by Peter Walton on an event that occurred in 1833, when the earth was showered with a spectacular display of meteors penetrating the atmosphere.

But is that what Christ was referencing in Matthew 24, when He spoke of stars falling to earth?

Is the reference to stars a reference to actual meteors, or is it a metaphorical reference to something else?

I think a study of Revelation and other passages in Scripture will lead us to the conclusion that the stars, in the context of Matthew 24, was more a reference to people in positions of leadership. Don't we often, for example, refer to someone with great talent or accomplishments as a Star?

See Numbers 24:17, for example. Here, Jesus is described as a star. See also Daniel 12:3. The reference to the stars, just as to the Sun and the Moon, might best be understood as a reference to people, governments, heads of state, people of influence.

Jesus was the Bright and Morning Star.