Luke 17:20-37

JESUS’ COMING WILL BE LIKE THE LIGHTNING

Keywords 17:24

For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other.

 

1. The kingdom of God is in your midst (20-25)

Pharisees sought a political, messianic kingdom and, so, rejected Jesus. As a

result, they were completely ignorant that the kingdom of God was already “in

your midst!” But the disciples were different. They knew who Jesus was (9:20).

But he would not be with them forever. He would suffer and be taken from them,

and they would long for even one more day with him. Thus, Jesus gave them hope

and a sign so they won’t fall for false messiahs: When Jesus comes again, it will

not be humble and unobserved but powerful like lightning, witnessed by all! In

this, we have hope to endure.

 

2. In the days of the Son of Man (26-37)

How should we live as we await that day? Using the backdrop of the days

of Noah and the days of Lot, Jesus tells his disciples (including us) not to be

deceived into living like that day isn’t coming. Instead, like Noah who entered

the ark, we are to enter Jesus’ salvation, and like Lot left Sodom, we are called

to leave the life of sin. On that day, possessions won’t matter, only a life lived for

Jesus and his kingdom will preserve our lives.

 

Prayer Father, thank you for giving me this truth. Help me yearn for Jesus’

coming and remain faithful.

One Word Come Lord Jesus!