Jesus’ Prophecy, Part 1February 5, 2012Please turn in Bibles to Luke 21:5-19Luke 21:5-38: The “Olivet Discourse” (Also see Mark 13 and expanded version in Matthew 24-25). It’s Jesus’ greatest prophetic teaching.Vs 5-6: The Destruction of the TempleFulfilled in 70 A.D. when Roman armies destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple Vs 7-8: False Teachers (ref. 2Peter 2:1-3)Primary heresy: “denying the sovereign Lord who bought them” (ref. 1John 2:18-25)App: All Eyes on JesusVs 9-11: Wars All these are the beginning of birth pains. Matthew 24:8App: As world events happen with greater intensity and frequency, let themserve as reminders that God’s kingdom is coming and as opportunities toserve others. Vs 12-13: PersecutionJesus gives two encouragements: 1)We’re doing it in His name.2)“This will result in your being witnesses to them.” And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. Acts 8:1 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. Philippians 1:12-14 …“Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26:28-29Vs 14-19: Steadfastness and Patient Endurance…through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 2Corinthians 6:8-10What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?