Jesus Said To "Watch"---Watch for What?

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Godsdrummer

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.

So there's no final judgment coming upon us. Yay!