Our pastor's sermon was really good today. And he delivered it with a humble heart too. Good pastoral care.
Seems he's heard us evangelicals bable on and on and on and on and on about Covid, Trump, Biden, congress, gas prices, genderfication, and 100 other subjects in the church foyer long enough so he challenged the church to read and reread Matthew's Gospel recordings 24:34-42.
Just be ready for that day and quit worrying about everything under the sun.

“Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah.

For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be. Then there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the bmill; one will be taken and one will be left. Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming."

Blessings y'all!
Mark

Good advice

I just hope I'm standing next to a heathen when the time comes ....lol

It's hard not to giggle just a little bit when I read that.

After the Gold Rush.
Neil Young.

As Christians we should be a beacon of hope and calm reassurance. It’s hard not to get swept away by the doom and gloom. I struggle with the constant negativity in the world myself

since that generation is long gone what is the correct interpretation?

God gave me two eyes. One to watch my work and live as tho the world would never end. The other to watch the Eastern sky knowing the night is coming when man works no more.

Danny, since it appears you have many questions about religion, did I miss your answer to my question in the thread "mark of the beast" or don't you want to answer?

danny, the parable of the fig tree and its branches would seem like foolishness to unbelievers but is as relevant to believers today as its was 2,000 years ago.
Illumination is necessary for interpretation.
Now as then.

Blessings,
Mark

Has anyone heard or believe the generation or ages referred to as the passing of pisces into aquarius ?
The sign of the pisces is the fish or ichthys.
The sign of aquarius is the water-bearer, similar to Mark 14:13.

The Birth pains are getting closer and closer

The whole point of the parable was to forewarn of the future times.

When you see these things... this[that] generation will by no means pass say...

Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33So you also, when you see all these things, know that [e]it is near—at the doors! 34Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

I sure want to make sure I have enough oil for the lamp. Not fun standing in the dark and missing the great opportunity.

Bryce

Point blank language from Him who made all things is laid out for humans to know.
Just as in the days of Noah, they will not understand even as it happens.


Blessings,
Mark

John 12:38

38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

I only pester Christians with questions when they start proselytizing on threads about other subjects. This is a dedicated religious thread.

Carry on.

Jim

Sure glad we have your blessings. lol.

Every knee shall bow.... That right there is awesome.

If we knew the day He was coming, would you change your ways? Or stand fast knowing you have tried you best to walk in His footsteps.
I for one would at least think of my actions and words a little closer, before His warm embrace