I do not undersatand Luke?

Question

What is Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 is talking about?

Answer 1

the main message is perseverance in christ. all that is perceived to be precious beautiful etc in this world will come to an end but the kingdom of god is forever. we may suffer in this world but in the end christ will protect us and our worries of today will only be for today whereas peace in christ will be endless.

god bless.

as others have pointed out it does relate to the destruction of the temple in 70 a.d but the message extends to us today.

Answer 2

Dear Friend,

I often use William MacDonald's Believer's Commentary. Lets go over the verses you mentioned, one at a time. Perhaps they will make sense.

Luke 21:5 Once again, we would remind ourselves that the differences in Gospels have a deep significance. WM

1. Jesus foretold the destruction of Jerusalem (v v. 5, 6)
2. The disciples asked when this would happen (v. 7)
3. Jesus first gave a general picture of events preceding His own Second Advent ( v v.8-11)
4. He then gave a picture of the fall of Jerusalem and the age that would follow (v v. 12-24)
5. Finally, He told of the signs that would precede His Second Coming and urged His followers to live in expectation of His return (v v. 25-26)

I hope that is some benefit to you.

Sincerely in Christ Jesus,

lostnsavd...

Answer 3

At the time this was spoken, no event was more improbable than this. The temple was vast, rich, splendid. It was the pride of the nation, and the nation was at peace. Yet in the short space of 40 years all this was accomplished exactly. Jerusalem was taken by the Roman armies, under the command of Titus, 70 a.d. The account of the siege and destruction of the city is left us by Josephus, a historian of undoubted veracity and singular fidelity. He was a Jewish priest. In the wars of which he gives an account, he fell into the hands of the Romans, and remained with them during the siege and destruction of the city. Being a Jew, he would of course say nothing designed to confirm the prophecies of Jesus Christ; yet his whole history appears almost like a running commentary on these predictions respecting the destruction of the temple. The following particulars are given on his authority:
After the city was taken, Josephus says that Titus “gave orders that they should now “demolish the whole city and temple,” except three towers, which he reserved standing. But for the rest of the wall, it was laid so completely even with the ground by those who “dug it up from the foundation,” that there was nothing left to make those believe who came hither that it had ever been inhabited.

Answer 4

Jesus is talking about a few different things. First he is talking about the fact that because he is establishing a new covenant between man and God, the temple will no longer be necessary.

Also he is basically talking about the end of the world, stuff talked about in Revelation. There will be false teachers and leaders, Antichrists who will claim to be God. Also, He's like These things need to happen...he means that to fulfill prophecies, everything will happen as it's written. A lot of stuff will happen on earth: wars, plagues, famines, natural disasters.

Then He's like but first: you all will need to be martyrs, apostles, Jesus Freaks out there spreading the word, changing lives. This will cause people to dislike Christians, because they don't want to change their lifestyles or beliefs. Even people in the same families will dislike each other. He is basically saying : Get used to the sacrifice. A reward will come (I will come and take you to heaven), but first you have to go through a lot of bad stuff. Stick to what you believe in, what I've taught you.

Hope this helps you understand it on your own terms.

Answer 5

I believe it speaks of the End Times, which seem to be getting very close. Turmoil seems to be the order of the Last Days with a very distinct division between believers and non-believers...even affecting families, much as did the Civil War.

Answer 6

He was talking about the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Romans in 70 AD. Read the account in Josephus or the paraphrase in Eusebius, and you will see how well these verses parallel the actual events.

Answer 7

It's talking about the signs that will occur before Jesus returns. Compare with Matthew 24.

When these signs occur we can lift our heads up high even though the world around us is falling apart.

Answer 8

Some might say Jesus is referring to the end of time. I think he is more general. He talks about standing firm on your beliefs and being protected. He realized that Christians (and Jews) would be persecuted, and that Christ would always be with them. That's how I read it.

Answer 9

It is talking about how it will be right before when Jesus comes again.. Many people believe that we are currently living in that time.

Matthew chapter 24 is similiar in themes.

Answer 10

Luke 21:5-19 (King James Version)

5And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

6As 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.

7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

8And 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.

9But 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.

10Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

11And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

12But 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.

13And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

14Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

16And 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.

17And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

18But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

19In your patience possess ye your souls.