Now In Light Of Them | Luke: Season 2, Part 8
March 12, 2023 / Crosstown Alliance ChurchLuke Season 2, pt 8 – “Now in Light of Then”
Luke 21:25-36
“And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 34 “But lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But , praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Live in light of .
1. from the things of this world
Luke 21:34
“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be …”
3 things that weigh down our hearts…
(dissipation)
“WAKE UP!”
Luke 21:34b-35
…that day come upon you suddenly like . 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
2. like your life depends on it
Luke 21:36
But at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Do whatever it takes to !
3. for the strength to endure
Luke 21:36
But stay awake at all times, that you may have to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
The best way to stay of God, and to God, is to .
Are you ready Jesus’ return?
1 Peter 1:5 (NIV)
who through faith are until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.