“The Invisible Hand of a Sovereign God” (Luke 21:5-36) - Sunday Worship, September 22, 2024

Luke’s Gospel records five prophetic signs preceding the Tribulation and Christ’s Second Coming. (Luke 21:8-19) A. Religious Charlatans (Luke 21:8; Mt. 24:5) B. A time of international unrest (Luke 21:9-10; Mt. 24:6-7a) C. A time of universal natural disasters and disease. (Luke 21:11a; Mt. 24:7b) D. A time of “fearful sights” and “great signs” in the heavens. (Luke 21:11b) E. A time of religious persecution (Luke 21:12-19; Mt. 24:9) Though persecuted, Jesus assured His disciples their souls were secure. I believe the Holy Spirit and the presence of believers in the world are the only things holding back the assault of evil and wickedness.