Luke’s Eschatological Discourse Eschaton = "the end of time"; or "the time of the end"; from the Greek word for "end" or "last.” Eschatology = the study of, or teachings about, the "end times" and/or the future world beyond the end of normal time. Eschatological = anything having to do with Eschatology or the end of the world. Eschaton = "the end of time"; or "the time of the end"; from the Greek word for "end" or "last.” Eschatology = the study of, or teachings about, the "end times" and/or the future world beyond the end of normal time. Eschatological = anything having to do with Eschatology or the end of the world.

Luke 21:7-36  Eschatological discourse, that Jesus gives in response to the disciples' question: “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place” (Luke 21:7)  Eschatological discourse, that Jesus gives in response to the disciples' question: “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place” (Luke 21:7)

Overview  Signs before the end (Luke 21:7-11) False prophets will claim to be God  Persecutions foretold (Luke 21:12-19) Jesus’ followers will be persecuted before the end  Signs before the end (Luke 21:7-11) False prophets will claim to be God  Persecutions foretold (Luke 21:12-19) Jesus’ followers will be persecuted before the end

Overview (cont.)  The Desolating Sacrilege (Luke 21:20-24) Distress of nations and people  Conclusion: Keep Watch (Luke 21:34-36) Warning of spontaneous coming of Christ  The Desolating Sacrilege (Luke 21:20-24) Distress of nations and people  Conclusion: Keep Watch (Luke 21:34-36) Warning of spontaneous coming of Christ

NT Similarities  Luke’s discourse is very similar to Mathew’s  Luke and Mark only share one line exclusively: Lk 21:8 and Mk 13:6  Lk omits Mt 24:17-25  Mk and Mt are almost the same, unlike Luke who adds a lot.  Luke’s discourse is very similar to Mathew’s  Luke and Mark only share one line exclusively: Lk 21:8 and Mk 13:6  Lk omits Mt 24:17-25  Mk and Mt are almost the same, unlike Luke who adds a lot.

OT Similarities  Psalms 110:5-6  Psalms 118:22  Joel 2:2b  Joel 2:10  Joel 2:1-14  Psalms, Joel, and Jeremiah have passages similar to the Gospels  Psalms 110:5-6  Psalms 118:22  Joel 2:2b  Joel 2:10  Joel 2:1-14  Psalms, Joel, and Jeremiah have passages similar to the Gospels  Luke 21:23-24  Luke 20:17  Matt 24:21 (Lk omits)  Luke 21:25 (Mt, Mk, Lk)  Jeremiah 6-7 is similar to much of the discourse

Luke’s Message Main message: watch for the coming of God, and be prepared for the troubles that will accompany God’s arrival. Luke emphasizes the destruction that will occur. Main message: watch for the coming of God, and be prepared for the troubles that will accompany God’s arrival. Luke emphasizes the destruction that will occur.