The King is Coming (Luke 21:29-38) - 1/26/25

The Kingdom Has Come and is Still on its Way (vv. 29-33).

He tells them a parable

• A lesson about the previous verses (vv. 20-28)

• People have different views of the previous section

• Some think there will be an increase in the days of prosperity as many people come to faith in Christ.

• Some think the world will become more wicked as the days of the Lord’s return draws near.

• I believe that both ideas are true to some extent. It is clear that we are not currently facing the widespread persecution like the early church. However, we can also see how quickly society can descend into wickedness and evil when we look at our current situation across the globe.

• THE KEY IS… everything is in motion. We are headed forward in God’s plan of redemption history!
  

The Kingdom is here

• Near Matthew 4:17

• What Christ fulfilled with His coming.

  • The Cross. Redemption.

  • It is finished. John 19:30

  • Our conversion Colossians 1:13-14

  • Reigning in heaven Ephesians 1:20-21
    

The Kingdom will be fully established

• Accomplished at His second coming.

  • Matthew 25:13; Revelation 11:15; 1 Corinthians 15:24
    

Our Charge is Faithfulness as We Wait – vv. 34-38

Watch yourself…watch our hearts

• Weight down

• Distracted, preoccupied.

• Drunkenness and cares

• Mind not right

• False idols. (Mind/heart) Romans 12:1-2
  

Stay focused and prayed up

• Stay awake. Pray.

• Live each day focused on the Lord and His will

• Worshiping Him. Devotion to Him. Listening to and trusting Him.
  

Endure through obedience

• As we fulfill v. 36a.

• We accomplish v. 36b

• Escape these things. Will will persecution. We will face heartache.

• But, we will not face the judgment of God. His wrath.