Luke 21:29-33

Rachel Workman: ²⁹ Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. ³⁰ When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near. ³¹ In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near. ³² I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place. ³³ Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

I love verse 33. God's word will never disappear. Don't you think we should take the time to be familiar with something that will never disappear?

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John Burnett:  ²⁹ Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees;³⁰ as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. ³¹ So you also, when you see these things happening, ^[a]recognize that the kingdom of God is near. ³² Truly I say to you, this ^[b]generation will not pass away until all things take place.³³ Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.  In the Bible, the fig tree was a symbol for the nation of Israel.  When the fig tree puts forth leaves and begins to grow we are to know that summer (Christ = Summer) is near.  The nation of Israel has been in existence for 70 years (one generation) and is one of the most prosperous, fastest growing economy’s in the world despite its small size.  Its growth is being compared to the leaves sprouting on the fig tree.  So when we consider the growth of Israel (fig tree putting forth leaves) and nation of Israel occupying the homeland for 70 years (one generation), many Bible Scholars believe that Christ is returning soon.  If they are interpreting these verses correctly, there is little doubt about that, in my humble opinion.  Come quickly Lord Jesus.

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Tomorrow’s reading for Luke 21:34-38

³⁴ “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware, ³⁵ like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. ³⁶ Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.”

³⁷ Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. ³⁸ The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.