1. A Plain Statement for the Disciple’s Generation Verse that has Concerned Many v32 – “What does Jesus mean? How can this be?” Various Attempts at a Solution “All past? All future? Both? Changing gears?” What Jesus means by “All these things” and “This Generation” (c.f. Matthew 24:34 & Mark 13:30) “All these things” encompasses all He has said thus far in answer…
An Entirely Natural Question about the Temple’s Destruction The question (v7) is understandable, given that the disciples have just been told that the cornerstone of their culture, religion & nation was going to be desolated. The question is crucial in that in gives the context of Jesus’ answer. It has two elements: WHEN will the temple be destroyed? WHAT will be the…
1. A Warning about False Religion In Luke 20:46-7, Jesus mentions six characteristics common to the Scribes (experts in Jewish law & tradition). In summary, the Scribes were: obsessed with appearances and titles, jostling for power and influence, secretly working for praise and recognition, ready to take advantage of others for their own agendas, all the while making a show of piety. Jesus…
Ignorance Concerning the Resurrection of the Dead First Jesus addresses the question itself There is no marriage between people in Heaven. The only marriage there is that of Christ to His church. Be assured that this does not diminish Heaven’s joys in the least (c.f. the book of Revelation, 2 Cor 12:1-7 etc). Then Jesus proves the fact of the Resurrection by…
A Parable that Lays out the Problems (v9-18) A parable that says in effect: “You’ve had opportunities…but you haven’t used them. You’ve had warnings…but you haven’t heard them. You had My Son…but you’ve rejected Him. You’re going to die…but you’re not ready.” A Plot Made to Serve God’s Pleasure (19-26) The chief priests & scribes summed up in Luther’s Hymn: “The tyrants…
A Clash in the Temple & the Composure of the King [Understanding the text] A Clash in the World & the Posture of a Christian Recognize that we will clash with the world on the matter of Authority (c.f. Joshua 24:14-15 / Ps 2:1-3 / 2 Tim 3:16-17 / Acts 5:29) In zeal, exhibit the Character of Christ (c.f. Matthew 10:16 /…
Intro: The Church building is not a Temple The Historical Setting The Prophetic Nature of Christ’s Arrival Jeremiah 7:1-4, 8-11 / Ps 69:9 / Malachi 3:1 Some Further Application – Consider: the fury of God at those who put stumbling blocks before others (Luke 17:1-2) the intention of God to unite Various Peoples under Christ (Is 56:7 / Is 49:6 / Rev…
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