Luke 21:25-33 – Power and Safety
The verses before us are given many different interpretations by Godly men who have spent long hours studying God’s Word. Some think that they refer to Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time to judge the world. Others think that they continue to refer to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. They describe the Romans as a tool used by the Son of God Himself to judge the Jews. They explain that Jesus always says that no one knows when He will come again, but these verses tell the disciples to watch for clear signs of the events He describes. They also bring up the fact that Jesus says that the event of these verses will happen before one generation has passed. Regardless of these different interpretations, there are several things we can learn from this passage.
First, Christ is powerful and He is a Judge. All too often our Lord is portrayed as a harmless, meek man. He is meek, but He also reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords. He has all power and rules over all things, and one day all will answer to Him.
Second, true Christians are safe in Christ. Jesus tells His disciples that the time of His power is a time of their redemption. The wrath of God will not be directed at the one who has come to Christ for forgiveness and trusted in Him as Saviour. The Christian’s sins have already been paid for, and his eternal life awaits. The very day when the unbeliever will lose everything he has is the day the believer will receive his eternal reward.
Questions
- What are two interpretations of these verses?
- Why do we need to remember and say that Christ is a powerful Judge?
- How can we be safe from the wrath of God?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the salvation of your family and friends.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.