S3E200 – Luke 21-22: Soon

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Show by Steve Webb

Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Luke 21-22. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Soon.” Comments on Luke 21 In Luke 21, Jesus makes the statement concerning the Temple, that not one stone will be left on another. He prophesied the destruction that would take place 40 years later. In his account of this same conversation that Jesus had with his disciples, Matthew is more complete in what Jesus said, because it is more apparent that Jesus was also talking of His ultimate return at the end of the age. So the disciples asked Jesus when these things would take place, and He gave them signs to look for. And since I was a teenager, I have heard the question, “Are we in the end times?” And I’m sure that question has been asked countless times since Jesus was resurrected. Let me answer this way. Pastor Chuck Smith, the man who founded Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, fervently believed that Jesus would return before the end of his life. He wrote a book on the subject, explaining the reasons for his belief. I remember going to an event at the Anaheim Convention Center (I’m pretty sure that was the venue) where Pastor Chuck spoke about it. He made a great argument, and many people agreed with Chuck and believed that Jesus would be coming before 1980. Well, here we are on March 19, 2022. We’re still here. Jesus didn’t return in 1980, and Pastor Chuck went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2013. By the way, Chuck was always very careful to say that “No man knows the hour”. He was not predicting Jesus’ return, he was merely stating that he believed that Jesus was coming soon. I believed it then, and I believe it now. Jesus is not late in returning. He will be on time. But I believe it can be at any moment. So my answer to the question of are we in the end times is, “I believe that we are. I believe that many things that must happen before Jesus’ return have happened. However, I have learned not to be dogmatic about prophetic events. God is sovereign. Jesus said, ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’ (NIV) If Jesus doesn’t even know, how can I?” I’ll add this: I can imagine Jesus sitting on the edge of His throne, next to the Father, “Saying, now Father? Now?? Surely the time has come!” What do YOU think? Comment at the bottom of this page. Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Available Psychologists on Unsplash Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 21 NET, Ch. 22 HCSB Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on this site, we may earn an affiliate commission, and you will earn our gratitude. Transcript Download .txt file Steve Webb 0:00I’ve got the answer. Steve Webb 0:09Well, hi there. This is the Lifespring family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California. Oh, no, hold that against me. Podcasting since 2004. I’m here Oh g god castors Steve Webb, welcome. Fancy meeting you here. This is a daily show where we’re reading through the entire Bible in a year. Our reading today is Luke 21 and 22. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode soon. My email address is Steve at Lifespring media.com. And if you’d like to leave a comment on today’s episode, you can do that at Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 199. Let’s get started. Steve Webb 0:51Luke chapter 21. Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box. He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, I tell you the truth. This poor widow was put in more than all of them, for they all offered their gifts out of their wealth, but she out of her poverty put in everything she had to live on. Now, while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings. Jesus said, As for these things that you’re gazing at the days will come when not one stone will be left on another, all will be torn down. So they asked him, Teacher when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place. He said, watch out that you are not misled, for many will come in My name saying I am He and the time is near. Do not follow them. And when you hear of wars and rebellions Do not be afraid for these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once. Then he said to them, Nation will rise up in arms against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes and famines and plagues in various places. And there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven. But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you handing you over to the synagogues and prisons, you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses. Therefore, be resolved not to…

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