Luke 21:5-19

TROUBLE IN THE END TIMES

Keywords 21:14

But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.

 

1. Fearful signs will appear (5-11)

 Jesus shook his disciples out of their infatuation with the Jerusalem temple’s

beauty with a prophecy of its destruction. They realized Jesus was talking about

the end times and asked him what the signs of the end would be. Jesus predicted

wars and natural disasters but warned his disciples not to be deceived by false

teachers who feed on people’s fear in difficult times. These types of events do not

mean that the end will come right away.

 

2. Stand firm in persecution (12-19)

 Jesus also warned his disciples that persecution would come against them

personally. They would have to stand before the highest authorities for Jesus’

sake. But we don’t have to worry beforehand about how to defend ourselves

because, at such moments, Jesus gives undefeatable words and wisdom. The

most painful persecution is from our own friends and family. But even if everyone

hates us, we can win the victory by standing firm.

 

Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for knowing everything that will happen and for

teaching us to take strength from you. Give me confidence that can reveal

you to others in troubled times.

One Word Don’t worry beforehand; stand firm