Luke 21 – the First Revelation of Jesus Christ

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” Everyday Vocabulary 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary “In a Gallup Poll, 66% of Americans said that they believe Jesus Christ is coming back to this Earth in the future. That’s 25% more people than those who claim to be “born again.” 11/10/2009

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary Time Magazine survey recorded 59% who believe the Book of Revelation will come true. July 1, 2002: The Bible & the Apocalypse!

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary Valley of Megiddo “Sometimes I wonder if we aren’t destined to witness Armageddon” President Ronald Regan 5/15/81

APOCALYPSE “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary apokalypsis is the noun derived from apokalyptō, with the consistent meaning "revelation" in each of its eighteen occurrences. All references speak of revelation as that which emanates from God or Christ Expository Dictionary of Bible Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew and Greek Texts. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. Romans 8:19

APOCALYPSE “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants…” Revelation 1:1 The FIRST “Revelation of Jesus Christ” “Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?” Luke 21:7

Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, “The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!” Luke 21:5-6 THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, “The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!” Luke 21:5-6 THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST 70 adToday

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?” Luke 21:7 Also in Mark 13, Matthew 24 THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST “Olivette Discourse”

The disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" Matthew 24:3 THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST 2 Questions When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age? Destruction of Temple

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST 2 Questions When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST Eschatology He replied, “ Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them. Luke 21:8 He replied, “ Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them. Luke 21:8

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST Eschatology God is the God of History “The Bible is the first and only example we have of a portrayal of God in this light, or even the use of history that is real history.” Marcia Ellioti “The Bible is the first and only example we have of a portrayal of God in this light, or even the use of history that is real history.” Marcia Ellioti

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy NOT “Cyclical”

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy Validates God’s Word

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy Validates God’s Word Grip on Reality: REAL HOPE

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won’t follow immediately.” Then he added, “Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven. Luke 21:9-11

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 1.FIRST comes a period of great persecution THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST “But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will stand trial before kings and governors because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. So don’t worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you, for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you! Luke 21:12-15 Even those closest to you—your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends—will betray you. They will even kill some of you. And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But not a hair of your head will perish! By standing firm, you will win your souls. Luke 21:16-19

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 1.FIRST comes a period of great persecution. 2.THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. Luke 21:20 Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. Those in Jerusalem must get out, and those out in the country should not return to the city. For those will be days of God’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled. Luke 21:21-22

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 1.FIRST comes a period of great persecution. 2.THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. Luke 21:20 How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. For there will be disaster in the land and great anger against this people. They will be killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world… Luke 21:23-24 “Not one stone will be left on top of another”

Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 1.FIRST comes a period of great persecution. 2.THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. 3.THEN Jews will regain control over Jerusalem THE FIRST REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end. Luke 21:24

PREDICTING THE FUTURE “And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end.” Luke 21:24 “The senseless ire of the furious combat will cause steel to be flashed at the table by brothers. To part them, death, wound, and curiously, the proud duel, will come to visit her friends.” Camp David Accord Assassination of Anwar Sadat International Terrorism

PREDICTING THE FUTURE “And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end.” Luke 21:24 “The senseless ire of the furious combat will cause steel to be flashed at the table by brothers. To part them, death, wound, and curiously, the proud duel, will come to visit her friends.” Pseudo-Prophecy No ContextNo Meaningful SyntaxNo CorrelationNo Prediction

PREDICTING THE FUTURE “And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end.” Luke 21:24 Correlation: Is.11:11 Then it will happen on that day that the Lord Will again recover the second time with His hand the remnant of His people, from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the “distant coastlands”.

EZEKIEL 37:1-3 Then he asked me, “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?” “O Sovereign LORD,” I replied, “you alone know the answer to that.”

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EZEKIEL 37:11-12 Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones represent the people of Israel. They are saying, ‘We have become old, dry bones—all hope is gone. Our nation is finished.’ Therefore, prophesy to them and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: O my people, I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. Then I will bring you back to the land of Israel.’

EZEKIEL 37:21

Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end. Luke 21:24 Fulfilled Prophecy Has this ever occurred before?Recently fulfilled.The end of human history CENTRAL TO BIBLICAL PROPHECY

Isaiah 44:6-7 This is what the LORD says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies: “I am the First and the Last; there is no other God. Who is like me? Let him step forward and prove his power. Let him do as I have done since ancient times when I established a people and explained its future. Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near. Luke 21:29-31 CENTRAL TO BIBLICAL PROPHECY “Listen to this.” God wants a personal relationshipAre you ready for His return? “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Luke 21:34-35