We see in this passage that the schemes of Satan, the betrayal of Judas, and the work of Satan are all under the control of God, who is working out and working all things for our good.

Jesus assures us once again of the certainty of his return and gives us instruction on how to live in light of that certainty.

Jesus assures us once again of the certainty of his return and gives us instruction on how to live in light of that certainty.

As Jesus describes the destruction of Jerusalem and then his return, he shows us that there is no refuge in any man-made building or religion, but that Jesus will be the only sure place of salvation when the world ends.

As Jesus describes the destruction of Jerusalem and then his return, he shows us that there is no refuge in any man-made building or religion, but that Jesus will be the only sure place of salvation when the world ends.

Jesus, in answering the questions of the disciples, gives us insight about the final days before the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and before his return. He encourages all believers of all ages that nothing can ultimately harm us.

Jesus, in answering the questions of the disciples, gives us insight about the final days before the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and before his return. He encourages all believers of all ages that nothing can ultimately harm us.

Through the negative example of the scribes and the positive example of a poor widow, Jesus reminds us that God sees all and calls us to serve God with genuine hearts that are filled with compassion and generosity.

Through the negative example of the scribes and the positive example of a poor widow, Jesus reminds us that God sees all and calls us to serve God with genuine hearts that are filled with compassion and generosity.

After a series of questions directed at Jesus, Jesus asks his own question of the crowd, and reveals that he, the Messiah, is greater than anyone or anything they could imagine.