Luke 21:29-38

The Lesson of the Fig Tree
29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Watch Yourselves
34 “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
37 And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet. 38 And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.

I. This is speaking to those disciples—Watch and pay attention to the sign of things around you to discern the season you are in.

II. This Generation will not pass away—Moves back to the present tense connecting to that generation.

III. Jesus’ words will ALWAYS be fulfilled—It was then and it will be to us!

APPLICATIONS FROM THE TEXT:

So now what??
a. Watchout for yourselves!! Don’t get weighted down
b. That day—For them the destruction of Jerusalem and for us the coming of Jesus Come up on you suddenly!!
c. Stay Awake
d. Praying for Strength
e. Praying for escape of Judgement and the opportunity to stand before the son of man!
f. JESUS was teaching everyday and people were coming to him!