Jesus repeatedly warned his disciples during the latter part of his ministry to stay alert and be ready for his return. This is God’s promise that He will not prolong what Jesus called the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21) forever. b. i. d. I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist: Jesus personally promised special grace, special help to His people in such circumstances. These warnings, suggested by the need of preparedness for the tremendous calamities approaching, and the total wreck of the existing state of things, are the general improvement of the whole discourse, carrying the mind forward to Judgment and Vengeance of another kind and on a grander and more awful scale--not ecclesiastical or political but personal, not temporal but eternal--when all safety and blessedness will be found to lie in being able to "STAND BEFORE THE SON OF MAN" in the glory of His personal appearing. Does it mean knowing the exact time of his return — the day or the hour? A prediction of future events, in answer to his disciples’ enquiries concerning them ( v. 5-7 ). i. Then a lone widow made a spectacular contribution. Astounded by the prediction of Jesus, the disciples asked a logical question. No, we can't know when he will return (Matthew 24:36-39). b. You can check these in your browser security settings. Luke 21:25-26. However, Christians in Jerusalem knew what Jesus had said and they obeyed Him, fleeing across the Jordan River mostly to Pella. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.” 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. If God needed our money, then how much we give would be more important than our heart in giving. Matthew adds the following ( Matthew 24:12 ): "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many," the many or, the most--the generality of professed disciples--"shall wax cold." They were deluded by charlatans and would-be messengers of God.” (Pate), “But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.” Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. Then a lone widow made a spectacular contribution. CHRIST'S PROPHECY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM AND WARNINGS TO PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING, SUGGESTED BY IT--HIS DAYS AND NIGHTS DURING HIS LAST WEEK. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. This generation will by no means pass away till all things take place: Jesus did not refer to His own generation and that of the disciples, but of the generation that sees those signs; they will also see the very end. 32. i. That's why. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Key Thought. Presumably ἡ γενεὰ αὕτη means for Lk., as it must have done for the Twelve to whom the words were spoken, the generation to which Jesus Himself belonged. The Romans put a (border) around Jerusalem and starved them out. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. David refused to give God that which cost me nothing (2 Samuel 24:24). Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”. In some sense, there were wars preceding the destruction of Jerusalem, because the Romans were frequently at war with the Jews, the Samaritans, the Syrians, and others during this period. They see the poly-metallic statue from Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2) as a representation of this period. It was the center of Jewish life for almost a thousand years. Luke 21. The fall of Jerusalem and the events leading up to it were morally, though not chronologically, of an eschatological character.” (Geldenhuys), “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. Luke 21:23 a. Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles: After the destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of the Jews predicted by Jesus in the previous verses, there would come a long period when Jerusalem would be dominated by Gentiles. i. i. Perhaps a scribe devoured her house. At night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet: Like many Galileans who came to Jerusalem for Passover, Jesus essentially camped out on Mount Olivet in the days leading up to Passover. But he that endureth to the end shall be saved. It will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth: Jesus here spoke of His coming from a different angle. luke 21:5-38. christ's prophecy of the destruction of jerusalem and warnings to prepare for his second coming, suggested by it--his days and nights during his last week. Luke 21:15. But what does being ready mean? God never sends judgment without previous warning; and there can be no doubt that the Jews, already dispersed over most known countries, had nearly all heard the Gospel "as a witness," before the end of the Jewish state. c. Two mites: According to Poole’s calculations, the value of a mite can be determined like this: a denarii is one day’s wage, and equals six meahs; one meah equals two pondions; one pondion equals two issarines; one issarine equals eight mites. So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all; for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.”. And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, and He saw also a certain poor widow putting in two mites. "Whoso readeth [that prophecy] let him understand" ( Matthew 24:15 ). We endure, trusting the promise of Jesus that ultimately, in eternal perspective, not a hair of your head shall be lost. A practical application of this, by way of caution and counsel (Luke 21:34-36), and an account of Christ's preaching and the people's attendance on it, Luke 21:37,38. He said, “The plain truth is that this widow has given by far the largest offering today. a. i. a. And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Matthew 10:19-20. iii. The Widow’s Offering (). When you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified: What Jesus said here applied both to the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the yet to be fulfilled return of Jesus at the end of the age. . Just as is true with labor pains, we should expect that the things mentioned –. Watch . Truly Jesus meant it when He said these are the days of vengeance. It isn’t a matter of right and wrong, but a matter of which is an easier way for people to give in a way that doesn’t call attention to their gifts. He started a widespread revolution against the Romans and enjoyed early success, but was soon crushed. … Jesus noticed a long line of rich people who put in a lot of money, perhaps making some kind of display to call attention to their gifts. ii. b. c. Not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down: Some 40 years after Jesus said this, there was a widespread Jewish revolution against the Romans in Palestine. Jesus assured believers on the earth at that time to be ready, because the time of great tribulation they experience will not last forever, but Jesus will return in glory soon. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath … Luke 21:5-38 . The notice Christ took, and the approbation he gave, of a poor widow that cast two mites into the treasury ( v. 1-4 ). 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. i. flee, &c.--EUSEBIUS says the Christians fled to Pella, at the north extremity of Perea, being "prophetically directed"; perhaps by some prophetic intimation still more explicit than this, which still would be their chart. “It is highly likely that Jesus intended by this phrase to suggest that the moment will come when Gentiles will no longer possess Jerusalem and that when such a time is fulfilled, the nation of Israel will repossess her land.” (Pate), “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. These things must come to pass first: “These things must happen because they are part of the prophetic programme of the End-time in general, and so are divinely decreed; but they do not usher in the immediate end. Click on the different category headings to find out more. By your patience possess your souls.”. And they shall fall by the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations. When the Romans were done with Jerusalem in A.D. 70 not a single Jew was left alive in the city. THE CONTEXT We are tempted to ignore apocalyptic texts such as this. What Jesus spoke of at this part of Luke’s record of the Olivet Discourse applied to those of the whole earth, not only those who lived in Jerusalem or Judea. And He said: “Take heed that you … According to Morris, carousing literally refers to the hangover that comes after a time of intoxication. “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. Jesus has turned from describing events that have already happened (from our perspective), to describing events that have yet to happen. Of what should happen between that and the destruction of Jerusalem—false Christs arising, bloody wars and persecutions of Christ’s followers ( v. 8-19 ). Luke 21:28. ii. especially the striking words of Deuteronomy 28:15-68. “And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. What a vista this opens up! They would instead stand before the Son of Man. b. “The Gentiles shall not always tread down Jerusalem.” (Trapp), ii. The widow challenged the mindset that says, “I’ll give when I have more.” The widow had virtually nothing, yet was a giver. 12. brought before, &c.--The book of Acts verifies all this. . What sign will there be when these things are about to take place: The reply of Jesus to these questions, recorded in both Matthew 24 and here in Luke 21, has in mind both the coming destruction to come upon Jerusalem in the near term and the ultimate return of Jesus at the end of the age. Jesus did not hide in these few days before His betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion. THE CONTEXT We are tempted to ignore apocalyptic texts such as this. before the return of Jesus – without any one of them being the specific sign of the end. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. What does Luke 21:28 mean? a. c. Therefore do not go after them: Tragically, those who rejected Jesus when He came to them as Messiah ended up falling after false messiahs who led them into nothing but death and destruction. Out of her poverty: The woman was poor because she was a widow and had no husband to help support her. No, we can't know when he will return (Matthew 24:36-39). Prophetically, the two are connected, though separated by many centuries. There were signs in the heavens, such as a comet that looked like a sword in the sky over Jerusalem before its destruction. Salem Media Group. He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. trodden down . The ancient Greek word lepton literally means “a tiny thing,” and so in the Old English was translated mite, which comes from the word for a “crumb” or “very small morsel.”. Luke 21:28. Mary from Texas had a question about Luke 21:36 where it says, “I watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man.” Do some people think this is speaking of the rapture? Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. : From the outset, Jesus warned the disciples that many would be deceived as they anticipated His return. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. b. Signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity: History records no adequate fulfillment of these words in A.D. 70 or immediately following. For these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately: Yet Jesus specifically said that none of these things are the specific signs of His immediate coming. However, we must acknowledge that Jesus spoke clearly about the Second 24. a. pray, &c.--the two great duties which in prospect of trial are constantly enjoined. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. This speaks of much more than what happened to Jerusalem of A.D. 70. c. Watch therefore: Because this is relevant to the whole earth, we must watch. a. That's why. When you figure it all out, two mites is 1% of a denarii – 1% of a day’s wage. It speaks of a strong endurance, not a passive waiting. Luke 21:25, all and singular things signify the state of the church, what would be its quality at the time of its last judgement; and by the sea and the waves roaring, nothing else was signified, than that heresies and controversies, in general within the church, and in particular in every individual, will be thus noisy. Peculiar to Luke, but comp. c. By your patience possess your souls: The word for patience here is the great Greek word hupomone. i. Matthew ( Matthew 24:30 ) says, "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven," evidently something distinct from Himself, mentioned immediately after. It is said that at the fall of Jerusalem, the last surviving Jews of the city fled to the temple, because it was the strongest, most secure building in the city. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Giving one meant giving half of all her money. One striking example of this was a man named Bar Kokhba, who 100 years after Jesus many Jews considered to be the messiah. Just as is true with labor pains, we should expect that the things mentioned – wars, famines, earthquakes, and so on – would become more frequent and more intense before the return of Jesus – without any one of them being the specific sign of the end. III. This poor widow has put in more than all: Jesus did not say that she put in more than any one of them. Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.”. with child, &c.--from the greater suffering it would involve; as also "flight in winter, and on the sabbath," which they were to "pray" against ( Matthew 24:20 ), the one as more trying to the body, the other to the soul. The ancient Christian historian Eusebius wrote that Christians fled to Pella in response to “an oracle given by revelation” (History of the Church, 3.5.3, cited in Morris). He notices how much we give, but is far more interested in the faith and motive and heart in giving than simply the amount. Proud member The Statue had a head of gold representing Babylon. Fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven — Of these, Josephus has given us a particular account, Bell., Luke 7:12. But as before Christ came to destroy Jerusalem, some appalling portents were seen in the air, so before His personal appearing it is likely that something analogous will be witnessed, though of what nature it is vain to conjecture. Whatever we give sacrificially to God, He sees it and is pleased, Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, “These things which you see; the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”. He saw also a certain poor widow putting in two mites, Instead, she gave with staggering generosity, i. Jesus’ principle here shows us that before God, the, ii. The temple was so revered that it was customary to swear by the temple (Matthew 23:16), and speaking against the temple could be considered blasphemy (Acts 6:13). Does it mean knowing the exact time of his return — the day or the hour? This is why He wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44), because He could see the massive devastation to come upon this city He loved – and why He warned all who would listen how they could flee from the coming destruction. Luke 21:34-36, peculiar to Luke. Each of these things can make us unprepared for the day of Jesus’ return. The ὑμῶν placed first contains a contrast with others who are in such a condition as is here forbidden. This is because the second coming of Jesus has two distinct aspects, separated by an appreciable time. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Where there was no gold, there were blocks of marble of such a pure white that from a distance, travelers thought there was snow on the temple mount. ii. God loves the cheerful giver. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. But what does being ready mean? i. The widow might have kept one coin for herself, and no one would blame her if she did. You will be hated by all for My name’s sake: It is strange to think that men and women would be hated for the sake of Jesus, who was and is only love and goodness. He saw also: Jesus see us when we give. 9 When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. 6.285). “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute, But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, Delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, But it will turn out for you an occasion for testimony, give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist, Not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer, “You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put, parents and brothers, relatives and friends, You will be hated by all for My name’s sake, But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, Let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, Until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled, Signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, : History records no adequate fulfillment of these words in, Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory, history records no adequate fulfillment of these words in, Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near, This generation will by no means pass away till all things take place, Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away, carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, It will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth, be counted worthy to escape all these things, Pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape those things that will come to pass, escape all these things that will come to pass, In the daytime He was teaching in the temple, At night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . "She might have kept one" [BENGEL]. It also may be significant that Jesus had just criticized the scribes as those who devour widow’s houses(Luke 20:47). Luke 10:21 says, “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.” Jesus’ principle here shows us that God does not, : The woman was poor because she was a widow and had no husband to help support her. i. Jesus’ principle here shows us that before God, the spirit of giving determines the value of the gift more than the amount. And they shall fall by the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations. “We must regard the siege of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple as being a kind of rehearsal of what is yet to be.” (Spurgeon), iv. more than . Alongside archangel Michael, Michael is described as the guardian angel of Israel, defending its people against the angels of the other nations.. (2) Christ's standard of commendable offering is not our superfluity, but our deficiency--not what will never be missed, but what costs us some real sacrifice, and just in proportion to the relative amount of that sacrifice. Then he saw a poor widow put in two pennies. 70 ad. i. Matthew 24 seems to have a more complete account of this teaching, and it is helpful to answer questions about the Luke account from the more complete recording in Matthew. Luke 21:17-18. She gave two mites, not just one. However, we must acknowledge that Jesus spoke clearly about the Second The rebels enjoyed many early successes but ultimately, Rome crushed the rebellion. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. For many Jews of that day, the temple had become an idol – it began to mean more to the people than God Himself did. i. 20, 21. by armies--encamped armies, that is, besieged: "the abomination of desolation" (meaning the Roman ensigns, as the symbols of an idolatrous, pagan, unclean power) "spoken of by Daniel the prophet" ( Daniel 9:27 ) "standing where it ought not" ( Mark 13:14 ). Luke Chapter 21 In Luke 21 Jesus talks about giving to others. . Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”. . . Luke 21:1-38—Read the Bible online or download free. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you: This was and is true both of the time preceding the destruction of Jerusalem and the time preceding the ultimate return of Jesus in glory. Luke 21:10. τότε ἔλεγεν points to a new beginning in discourse, which has the effect of dissociating the repeated mention of political disturbances from what goes before, and connecting it with apostolic tribulations referred to in the sequel. A practical application of this, by way of caution and counsel (Luke 21:34-36), and an account of Christ's preaching and the people's attendance on it, Luke 21:37,38. 37, 38. in the daytime--of this His last week. a. Jesus claimed that His words were the very words of God – and they are. Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. cares of this. The widow’s gift and Jesus’ comment on it also shows us that the value of a gift is determined by what it, iii. 3. But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies: This warning of Jesus, focused on the nearer aspects of the greater prophecy, were virtually ignored by the Jewish people in A.D. 70 when Roman armies circled Jerusalem. c. For these are the days of vengeance: The Roman conquest of Jerusalem A.D. 70 was complete. And he said--"to His disciples," whom He "called to Him" ( Mark 12:43 ), to teach from it a great future lesson. History records that 1.1 million Jews were killed and another 97,000 were taken captive in one of the worst calamities ever to strike the Jewish people. Good things can become the worst idols; and sometimes God sours or takes away even good things that we make our idols. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. b. How it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations: The temple wasn’t just big, it was also beautiful. — Luke 21:34-36 NLT. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. iii. All this will culminate in the dramatic, spectacular return of Jesus, coming with His church to this earth. i. The Widow’s Two Mites. Because of this some would even die (put some of you to death). Jerusalem was leveled, including the temple – just as Jesus said. i. For many will come in My name: Jesus knew that many would come after Him, claiming to be the political and military messiah for Israel. He charges them to look upon the ruin of the Jewish nation as near. 23. woe unto--"alas for." Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. It shall be fully established when the Jewish policy shall come to an end; when the temple shall be destroyed, and the Jews scattered abroad. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! In Luke 21:25-26, He spoke of unmistakable calamity to shake the earth before the coming of Jesus. This generation--not "this nation," as some interpret it, which, though admissible in itself, seems very unnatural here. Note: (1) As temple offerings are needed still for the service of Christ at home and abroad, so "looking down" now, as then "up," Me "sees" who "cast in," and how much. . : The temple wasn’t just big, it was also beautiful. 21:29-38 Christ tells his disciples to observe the signs of the times, which they might judge by. a. As great as the temple was, Jesus never hesitated to claim that He was greater than the temple (Matthew 12:6). b. Both Matthew and Luke make it clear that Jesus spoke both of the coming destruction of Jerusalem, and of the ultimate end of the age and His glorious return. Luke 21:23 He saw also a certain poor widow putting in two mites: This poor widow must have been a welcome sight to a weary Jesus, who endured a storm of questions from His enemies. a. The destruction was so complete that today there is true difficulty learning exactly where the temple was. 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