v. 6 understand that the disciples ask about the time when Jerusalem will be destroyed but if we look at Matthew 24:3 when Matthew records this they asked about the destruction of Jerusalem and the second coming. What makes this passage so tough to understand (like all prophecy) is what parts of Luke 21 are predictions of the destruction of Jerusalem and which are predictions of the 2nd coming!
v. 7 notice that they ask for "what signs" and Jesus doesn't rebuke them - there will be signs but v. 8 makes it clear - it will be easy to be deceived.
here are the signs listed
v. 8 many false prophets saying they are the messiah
v. 9 Wars and rumors of wars
v. 10 Nations against nations
v. 11 earthquakes, famines pestilences, fearful sights, great signs from heaven
v. 12 persecution - you can read about present fulfillment of persecution presently going on in India - emailed to me yesterday
v. 12b brought before kings and rulers
v. 16 betrayed by family
all of these things happened in the first 100 years after Christ but I believe will happen and are happening again.
v. 19 by patience of some versions say "endurance" you will posses your souls (be saved)
Jesus is coming - we need to be ready. No matter how bleak - how hard - don't quit!
prayer
Lord your word says, if we endure with you we will reign we it you. We long to reign with you - give us strength to endure!
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