Luke 21:7–11
Remain vigilant and undeceived amid historical turmoil.
7 They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”
8 He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them.
9 When you hear of wars and disturbances, don’t be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won’t come immediately.”
10 Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
Remain vigilant and undeceived amid historical turmoil.
To prepare believers against deception and clarify that turmoil does not immediately signal the end.
The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man
Because Jesus’ words outlast the temple, the city, and the heavens, disciples must give themselves wholly to God, endure persecution, discern the times, and watch prayerfully for the coming Son of Man.