What is the “day” Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24:36? Is it the Rapture?

Every Friday, we answer a common question related to the end times. Today’s is about Matthew 24:36 and whether the “day” Jesus mentions is a reference to the Rapture.

Question:

Can you explain why almost all Bible teachers interpret the “day” Jesus spoke about in Matthew 24:36 as the day of the Rapture? The previous verse about heaven and earth passing away is seldom mentioned. Most readers would conclude that the day in verse 36 refers to the events from verse 35—the day the heavens and earth pass away. This certainly won’t happen at the Rapture. Can you explain this?