This sermon unpacks the double fulfilment of these verses. There is one area of fulfilment to be found in the destruction of the temple in 70ad. But there is also future fulfilment to be found and completed when Christ returns.
There is lots going on in our world today, earthquakes, famines, wars, and rumours of wars. But these verses encourage us to not be alarmed as the end is not yet and we will not miss it. Consequentially, we should expect persecution, tribulation, and perhaps even martyrdom in this life. However, we are called to endure, stirring up our love for Jesus, and continuing to proclaim the good news of the gospel to the ends of the earth. We are also warned to beware of false messiah’s that will come. They may do signs and wonders that may indicate their authenticity. But we know that when Jesus returns it will be like no other event we have ever seen or experienced.
At the heart of these verses, is a call to trust only in God! For he alone is the only one we can trust and depend upon in all things.
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