Bible Studies
Luke 21:25-36 – The Candle of Preparedness
Key Verses:(NRSV)
- 25: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars…” – Jesus has gathered His disciples for one last lesson, a lesson focused on the future and a time when He will return.
- 26: “People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world…” – Things we face in this world can fill us with fear and dread.
- 27: “Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory.” – The promise of Christ’s return is assured.
- 28: “Now when these things begin to take place stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” – In all things, we can lift our heads to Christ, singing songs of praise, for His promise of redemption is available to all who open their hearts to His love.
- 31: “So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.” – In the midst of our difficulty, in times when things seem to be falling apart, Jesus says we see the kingdom of God in our midst and we will know He is near.
- 33: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” – Only one thing in the entire universe is everlasting – the Word made Flesh.
- 34: “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that the day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” – The trappings of life will distract us from the one thing that is important, our relationship with Christ.
- 36: “Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” – Be Ready!
- Are you ready?
Promises of the Gospel:
Jesus is teaching us, in this last lesson before His arrest, that the future is bright with hope and assurance. There will be times when the world around us feels like it is falling apart, when all seems lost and without hope. However, He assures us that in these times He will be there, emerging from the clouds that block our view. It is our job to be ready for that moment. We are to set aside the issues of life that become distractions. We are to look out from our hurt and despair and seek His love. When we look outward, when we focus on His love, we will be prepared for anything that comes our way.
For this first week in Advent, we light the Candle of Preparedness.
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