Rapture in Matthew 24?

As some of you may know, I'm in the midst of studying Revelation. (Notice it's not Revelations). There are lots of commentary and views on this last book of Scripture. There are a lot of theories, theology, etc. etc.... however, I am not turning to that until I finish studying through it first. I could talk for hours on the time line I've so far built, but let's get one thing out of the way:

From what I've studied, Matthew 24 is not talking about "rapture." Nor is it talking about "Christians, although it's a popular "Christian belief" that Jesus is talking to "us" and some have been so bold to claim that God has neglected His people (the Jews)... not true God has not neglected His people nor His promises." It is all about the Jews. (yes of course it is important for Christians to understand, but it's all about Jesus' message to the Jews). Furthermore, Jesus is speaking about His 2nd coming but this is after he speaks of "the end of the age." Which in the beginning of chapter 24 is not the same as Luke 21.

More to come as I discover more. My time line of events is looking pretty good. Still more questions than answers, but if I ever figure out how to post my time line, I will.

By the way, the Great Tribulation is not 7 years.

Clear as mud?