Luke 21:20-24 – Jerusalem Destroyed
The subject of these verses is the taking of Jerusalem by the Romans. The last days of that city are described by our Lord Jesus who has perfect knowledge of all events. He gives us a terrible picture of the miseries that are coming on Jerusalem. The distress of women, the slaughter of many Jews, the final scattering of Israel in captivity among the nations, and the destruction of the city by Gentiles are described by Christ. Knowledge of the future is a special characteristic of God, so we have here another proof that Christ is God. God’s perfect knowledge should comfort us. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but God does, He’s planned it, and He’s controlling it.
Jesus tells the believers that when it’s time for Jerusalem to be destroyed, they should run away. There is nothing un-Christian about running from danger or protecting yourself. To meet death patiently and courageously is the duty of every believer, but to rush foolishly into danger is not what a wise Christian does.
The sins of the Jews have long been remembered by God, and the destruction of Jerusalem is the outpouring of His wrath against the Jews for centuries of disobedience. We must never think that the actions of wicked men or nations go unnoticed by God. All is seen, and all is known, and a day of judgement will come. God’s punishment of sin does not always come quickly, but it does come.
Questions
- What are these verses describing?
- How are these verses a proof that Jesus is God?
- What does Jesus tell Christians to do when Jerusalem is about to be destroyed?
Prayer Points
- Pray for our leaders – that they would make Godly decisions.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.