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Originally Posted by deacon blues
Reading Mark 13 the other day, Jesus told us to "keep watch" because we do not know when the owner of the house will come back. He says "if he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping." Then he says, "what I say to you I say to everyone, 'Watch!'"
What do you think Jesus is admonishing us to watch for---what would constitute someone sleeping? I'm interested in hearing your opinions. |
The answer is found in the preceding verses, and this was spoken to those of that generation, not to people some 2000 years in the future.
The prophets spoke of a future kingdom of blessing, and a final judgement on the nation of Israel. Peter quotes one of these prophecies when he quotes from Joel in
Acts 2. Both the final judgement and the beginning of the eternal kingdom of God would come upon that generation. The pouring out of the spirit in
Acts 2, was the beginning of the eternal kingdom of God, in which God would pour his spirit upon all mankind. This is on going, till the end of time, when ever that might be.
The final judgement would come upon that generation. Jesus warned his disciple to watch for the signs of the final judgement, that they would not end up being part of that judgement, and flee Jerusalem and be saved. Which is just what they did.
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