It’s a sad fact that many people who read the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 will make the assumption; that this is referring to the Church at the close of this age in some way. I’ve heard Pastors and Teachers preach and teach that this is about the Church in their sermons. But that is not the correct view; in the light of the historical facts, and timing for this portion of scripture. The very thing many people miss right off is; there was no New Testament Church when Yeshua gave the Olivet discourse! That’s right, there was no New Testament at the time Yeshua spoke those words. And it is not some unknowable riddle as to what Matthew 24 is showing, once you realize this time period is showing, the Tribulation, and (then) the setting up of the coming earthly Kingdom for Israel. May your heart be swift to hear and understand just how absent the Church is in Matthew 24!
Whole article http://yeshua.org/who/matthew-24-is-for-the-jews-2/
Another excellent teacher, in fact Chuck Missler is an icon in bible scholars.
If you can't listen to all of it go to the 3 hour mark and listen from there; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rompMKwJG0Q&feature=related