Luke 21 – the First Revelation of Jesus Christ ἀποκάλυψις Luke 21 – the First Revelation of Jesus Christ

66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Apocalypse “Second Coming Type” Everyday Vocabulary 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Used only 4 Mega-News Events  Pearl Harbor, JFK Assasination  End of WWII, After 9/11  READ THIS! ?? ~ “Big News Type” ?? ~Bigger Event Coming 2 Planet Earth Everyone Knows It

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 Greg’s Blog = Worth Reading People know things are messed up & Jesus is coming back again.

66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Apocalypse Time Magazine survey recorded 59% who believe the Book of Revelation will come true. July 1, 2002: The Bible & the Apocalypse! “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary More than 300 passages deal w/ JC’s Return

66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Apocalypse “Second Coming Type” 66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Everyday Vocabulary Like ** Apocalypse, ** Armageddon

66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Apocalypse Armageddon “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

66% believe Jesus Christ is coming back Apocalypse “Revelation” “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

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 ** Even admired by Romans Herod expanded into 1 of the greatest

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 70 ad Today ** 70ad = catastrophic ** Today: piled @ bottom of wall Romans broke apart..GOLD ~Bricks: 8’ x 50’ Long  LARGEST Used in Any Structure 100s of Tons  ?? Lifted ?? ~Rope Outside Retaining Wall Remains

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 Also in Mark 13, Matthew 24 “Olivette Discourse”

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ 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 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

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 2 Questions When will the temple be destroyed? What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 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 Eschatology=Better ‘n “PROPHECY” Fakers, quacks, cults, fools… ** Lk. 21:8 G’s Enemy=COUNTERFEITER Super-Effective: Crack-Pot Predictions

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… 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 Bible=Real History, G’s Viewpoint ~ God of “Phenomena” “G. of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” “…brought you out of the land of slavery” ** “the gods” = a-historical, never-never land

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy NOT “Cyclical” Hist=Linear: Tragic ** ~Cycle of Life Bbl=Stands Apart frm. “Nature Relig” G ~Part of Nature  Stands ABOVE Now = “experiment” of rebellion:  kings, empires, power w/o God.  Implodes: self-destructive. Trend =Worse @ End of time JC intervenes

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy Validates God’s Word Bbl=Claim on R Lives: CREATOR  Credentials=VITAL  Cash $10k Check “I ALONE can disclose the future”  “Give U My Drivers License”  GENIUS: Increases CONFID “SO TRUE!!” ~Just HOPE

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… Eschatology God is the God of History History is a Tragedy Validates God’s Word Grip on Reality: REAL HOPE Some things=UNIMPORT, ~Last REAL HOPE=JC’s Return =HAPPY ENDING R U Ready For JC’s Return?

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… “The end is near!” 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 Every Comet, War, Natural Disaster ~Point 2 End of the World ** Godzilla=CRAZY XIANS

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… FIRST comes a period of great persecution “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 =Bk of Acts

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… FIRST comes a period of great persecution. THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. “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 Gentiles= “SURROUNDED..ARMIES” Titus Hispasion, 70 ad ** “Prophetic…fulfilled” = G Warns “U Will LOSE PROTECTION!” Xians LISTENED  Resented

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… FIRST comes a period of great persecution. THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. Luke 21:20 “Not one stone will be left on top of another” 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 Josephus: 100k Sold as SLAVES ** ~1 Stone=FIREMelted Gold

The First Revelation of Jesus Christ Jesus answers both questions Demonstrates a big time gap between these two events… FIRST comes a period of great persecution. THEN Gentiles will destroy Jerusalem. THEN Jews will regain control over Jerusalem And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end. Luke 21:24 JC 33 ad Temple destroyed 70 ad Jews regain control 1967

Predicting The Future Camp David Accord Assassination of Anwar Sadat “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 Are there other cases? ** Nostr=POP

Pseudo-Prophecy Predicting The Future No Context No Meaningful Syntax “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 Context No Meaningful Syntax No Correlation No Prediction Are there other cases? ** Nostr=POP

Predicting The Future Correlation: “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”. “2nd Time” = POST-Babylon  ~Jst Babylon

Ezekiel 37:1-3 1 The LORD took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the LORD to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. 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.”

4 Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the LORD! 5 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! 6 I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin. I will put breath into you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” Ezekiel 37:4-6

Ezekiel 37:7-8 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone. I looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.

Israel Regathered? Ezekiel 37:9-10 Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to the winds, son of man. Speak a prophetic message and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come, O breath, from the four winds! Breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again.’” So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army.

Ezekiel 37:11-12 CONTEXT: 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.’

Ez. 38 The end of history as we know it Ezekiel 37:21 600 BC “I will gather the people of Israel from among the nations. I will bring them home to their own land from the places where they have been scattered. Ez. 38 The end of history as we know it NOT like PULP FICTION

Central to Biblical Prophecy 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: Rest covered after BREAK Iran, Russia, China, ISLAMIC STATES

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 “Listen to this.” God wants a personal relationship Are 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 ** PERSONAL: Every1 Will Face “End of Human History…” JC=SAVIOR, ~ “Delight..death wicked” ** RU Rdy: ~B Like JERUSALEM ** Lk 21:34 Sense of SOBRIETY, PURPOSE