"And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls."
Today's lesson is a forewarning to Jesus' disciples, of things to come. Jesus foretold the destruction of the city of Jerusalem by the Romans. He warned that some would even become enemies of their own families.
As look back through history tells us that everything Jesus predicted has either already happened, presently happening, or can be seen in our immediate future.
Heaven knows there are false teachers and preachers everywhere we look. What today is being taught to be the gospel of Jesus Christ has been so watered down so as to have little meaning at all.
It behooves us all to intently study today's quote and to rededicate ourselves to an intense effort to rehabilitate the image of the children of God.
It behooves us all to intently study today's quote and to rededicate ourselves to an intense effort to rehabilitate the image of the children of God.
I believe the time of Christ's return is nearing at a very quick pace, but beyond that, simply out of love for our God, we should make every effort to spread the good news of His saving grace as if Jesus were with us now.~
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