What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 29-31- The fig tree blooms in late spring. Therefore the leaves of the fig tree can be a sign that summer is coming. In the same way, if they see the signs that Jesus spoke of (10, 11, 20-24), they must know that the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple is upon them. This is the work of the king who ascended into heaven, Jesus, who is the Lord of judgment. If you do not receive and greet this king from the kingdom of God, then you will meet Jesus as the Judge on that day.
Vv. 32, 33- The signs that Jesus spoke of will happen before “this generation will pass” and will tell them that the judgment is not far away. For those who were enjoying life and their privileges, these words sounded like words of a lunatic. But Jesus says that heaven and earth will pass away but his words will never pass. We know that AD 70 saw Jerusalem burn and the temple destroyed beyond any recognition just as Jesus had said. The second coming of Jesus was also something that these people could not believe in. But what was written in the Old Testament was made complete in the New Testament and just as Jesus has said, the second coming and the judgment will happen.
Vv. 37, 38- The time to go to the cross has drawn near but he still teaches about the temple. The religious leaders who were warned of judgment did not accept it but the people gave a good response to this teaching. Opportunity is given to everyone but only those who accept the kingdom of God with a childlike faith can possess it.
Help my last days to not be days of fear but days of joy.
