Who is Jesus like? Vv. 27, 28- The Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory is not teaching about Jesus’ second coming but showing that through the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, God sent Jesus as the true king to judge the whole earth. Daniel 7:13, 14 where the Son of Man went to God to receive the authority of the king and glory is quoted to show that this is not about Jesus coming from heaven to earth in the second coming. The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple show that the day of redemption for the believers who endure through the suffering with faith is drawing near. On that day, the disciples will have nothing to fear and raise their heads high and have assurance of their salvation. Are you facing hardship because of the Lord? The resurrected Lord is the ruler and judge and we who believe in him will be victorious in the end.
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 20-24- Before the temple is destroyed, armies will siege Jerusalem. At that time the powers that the false leaders in the temple mooched off of will be of no help. Do not look for luck but flee to the mountains. Those who are pregnant and nursing will not be able to escape and will be killed. Also the city will be destroyed and the people will be taken captive so that Israel will no longer do the work of God’s people. They will be like the tenants who killed the owner’s son (20:13-15), and there will be wrath and punishment that comes from God to those who in Israel who rejected and killed God’s son.
Help me trust the Son of Man and live life boldly.
