The Son of Man Coming in a Cloud

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The Son of Man Coming in a Cloud

Date: Nov. 15, 2023

Passage

Luke 21:20-28 (ESV)

20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, 22 for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. 23 Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the earth and wrath against this people. 24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive among all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 21: 21

Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it,

Jesus’ prediction of the destruction of Jerusalem came true in 70 A.D. by Titus, a Roman general. It was the time of distress and wrath against the people of Israel. Many people were killed by the sword and taken as prisoners. It was God’s punishment on his people who rejected Jesus, the Messiah, who came to save them. Jerusalem would be trampled on until the times of the Gentiles have been fulfilled (20:16; Ro 11:25).

The destruction of Jerusalem is a foreshadow of the final judgment when Jesus comes again to judge the world and restore all things. Before his coming, there will be ominous signs in the earth and sky which will bring anguish and perplexity. The Lord Jesus will come in power and great glory as the King of kings and Lord of lords. It will be a day of terror for those who rejected him, but it will be a glorious day of rejoicing and victory for those who belong to him. Jesus’ people don’t need to be fearful of the signs of the end of the age but must stand firm and lift up their heads to welcome their coming Redeemer and King. When he comes again, a new heaven and earth will come, and we will live in his presence and reign with him forever. This is our living hope in Christ.

Prayer: Prayer: Lord, thank you for the glorious promise of the second coming of Jesus. Help me to live by faith while waiting for this second coming.

One Word: One Word: Jesus is coming again with power and great glory!

Worthy is Jesus the Lamb

Revelation 5:1-14

Key Verse: 5:12

saying with a loud voice,

  “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
  to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
  and honor and glory and blessing!”

Today's Question

What does the fifth commandment forbid?

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