why does the Jesus say.....?

Question

"flee to the moutains." Wouldn't this imply that Christians need a safe refuge so they can survive through the tribulation?

Answer 1

This warning is directed specifically towards those who dwell in Judea, the area surrounding Jerusalem. It is specific because of specific events prophesied to take place in that area when the Lord returns - see Zechariah 14:1-5

Answer 2

"Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath."

a. Then let those who are in Judea flee: These are warning specifically addressed to Israelites. Judea, housetops, and Sabbath all speak to a Jewish environment.

b. This is because at the appearance of the abomination of desolation, the desolation will first be poured out at Judea, and because the church will not be a factor at this time, having already been caught up to meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

i. Because Jesus tells His disciples about the abomination of desolation (which is set up by the antichrist in the middle of the Great Tribulation) and warns them of this coming destruction in the Great Tribulation, some Christians believe that all Christians will go through the Great Tribulation. To them, it seems evident. Why would Jesus say these things to His disciples if His disciples would not experience them?

ii. The answer is simple. We know from this passage, and many other Scriptural passages, that God will remove His church before the fury of the Great Tribulation, catching them away to meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Yet this information is valuable for the followers of Jesus, so we can understand His plan for the future. This information is valuable for those who will become His disciples in the Great Tribulation after the church is gone.

iii. We do well to remember that the disciples who heard Jesus say these words saw none of these things. Yet, it was still good for them to hear it. Even if Christians will not go into the Great Tribulation, it is good for them - and those who will become Christian in the tribulation - to know what will happen in it. Jesus speaks to all the ages here.

Answer 3

Well, I will Presume that the Scripture to which U refer is Luke 21:21, which is part of a much larger story starting at V.10 through 38. Yes, those who were "Left Behind" but Became Believers, will be "Marked" for "Extermination" by the "Rulers" of the World as seen in V. 12. Ur Own Family will turn against U!!! John

Answer 4

Interesting concept! I believe that you are speaking about Luke 21:21-28 and I believe that you may be right.
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"When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
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PS: Old Guy 63 please read to whom Jesus is speaking to - When the LORD says in the book of Luke 21:14-19 who do you think that Jesus is speaking to and about?

"But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. All men will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life.

God Bless

Answer 5

Quite possibly so. As a Christian, I'm not convinced we will be raptured before the tribulation period. That's an escapist point of view. Why would God not want us to stay and endure the tribulation period and strengthen our resolve. I believe we will also be a beacon amidst a time of vast darkness that will envelope the world.

Answer 6

Exactly! No where in the bible does it say that christians are going to get raptured away before the trib. If it did, that would mean He'd return twice, once for the silly pre-trib rapture and again for the final wrath, not once as prophecised.

Answer 7

Jesus was speaking prophetically to the Jews living at that time. I don't know if it has prophetic meaning for the future as well.

In A.D. 70 they did indeed, flee.

Answer 8

I think you need to take that into consideration regarding the context in which it was said instead of extracting four little words and trying to make an argument from it.

Answer 9

The tribulation is fiction, don't worry. Christianity is pure mythology, study it's origins and you will discover Christianity is plagiarized from prior pagan traditions/beliefs.
http://www.medmalexperts.com/POCM/getting_started_pocm.html

Answer 10

Well, this life of the Christian is never a predictable one...when you think you have a lesson learned, you get nailed with it again. His ways are so mysterious at times. My family and I continue to trust Him for provision, and are holding fast to the plans He has for us. When you receive word after word about great things to come, and remain in the holding pattern for what seems like forever...so long that it appears that the words don't seem true, it is then that you ask questions like,"Does this thing really work? Are You toying with us?" Nothing wrong with being honest with your Dad. He can handle it. He seems to keep bringing me to this place of feeling forsaken, like Jesus did...on the cross. The fact that Jesus felt this way is my comfort. The ultimate feeling of abandonment resulted in the salvation of His Church. So, there must be a Kingdom reason for the present holding pattern as well. I don't see it or understand it, but just like I don't see the reason for my last miscarriage in January, I don't have to know why. He just asks that I keep trusting Him. So here I am. I've landed in this familiar place once again. Yes Lord, I trust You. I am straining to keep believing and hoping, though I need Your help to do it. In what faith I obtain, I say that I believe that You have good things for my family, and that this holding pattern will end. Dad, we need You. Come be our Deliverer. If only I could keep the cross before my eyes every waking moment...all of life's trials would pale. The kingdom He died to create is so often hidden from the eyes of my soul. Jesus, sweet Savior, I need Thee every hour. I need You to keep my spirit as the driving force in my life, and not my soul. We cannot trust our souls...they tempt us to trust only in ourselves. They tempt us to give up hoping, and to lean only on what is concrete...and that is what we control. How contrary is that life to the life Jesus lived and calls us to imitate. "I do only what I see my Father doing". "I say only what I hear my Father saying". Dear Spirit of God, help me to only see and say and do what comes form above. Sometimes, I feel so far from this life. But there it is again...that is how I feel...the truth is most likely something different. Helplessness may not seem like a grand accomplishment, but perhaps it tells me that I am further down the road than I thought. Precious Savior, I need Thee every hour. Help the gaze of my soul be fixed on Your cross.