1. What stood out to me from this passage?
In this chapter Jesus speaks of some signs of the end of the age. The disciples ask a very important question: "When will these things happen?" With a lot more detail Jesus replies with an answer very similar to this. "Nobody knows when I'm coming back. Not even me. If you have to ask if it's me returning, it's not me returning. When I return, everyone will know. There will be no mistaking it. I'll be the one riding on the clouds with great power and glory when you hear the thunder and loud trumpet blasts." :)
2. How does this passage relate to any other Scripture I know?
Because the second coming will be swift and totally unexpected, Jesus teaches us that we are all supposed to be alert. Be ready. This kind of language reminds me of another Scripture verse in 1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. " It also makes me think of the armor of God passage in Ephesians 6, where we are also told to be alert, stand form, and be ready.
3. What does this mean for my life?
When Jesus asked Peter James and John to pray for him in the Garden of Gethsemane, they each fell asleep. Jesus wasn't furious, just mostly disappointed. But I don't want to be like those disciples any more. I don't want to fall asleep and let down my guard in pursuing Christ.
4. What questions do I have about this chapter?
I have a lot of questions about the end times, but that's okay. My biggest question is will this happen before you come back, Jesus?
Those are my thoughts for the day. I'd love to hear yours. God bless
In Christ,
Dan
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