PART 3 : Pestilence as a sign that described the end times
Jesus describes the Signs of the Times and the End of the Age to His disciples.
Luke 21 : 7-18
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age
7 So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”
8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near. ’ Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”
10 Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake. 13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. 18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. 22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. 24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
Revelation 6: 7-8
Fourth Seal: Widespread Death on Earth
7 When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.” 8 So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.
The Lord has warned us beforehand , so we should be alert and prepare ourselves.
1. Take heed and do not be deceived ( Matthew 24: 4)
And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.
2. Keep commandments to persevere ( Revelation 3 : 10 )
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
3. Watch therefore, and pray always ( Luke 21: 36)
Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
4. Be in holy conduct and godliness to be prepared for the Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-12)
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
PART 3 : Pestilence as a sign that described the end times
- Take heed and do not be deceived ( Matthew 24: 4).
- Keep commandments to persevere ( Revelation 3 : 10 )
- Watch therefore, and pray always ( Luke 21: 36)
- Be in holy conduct and godliness to be prepared for the Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-12)
Let us examine our life in times ofcalamities/pestilence and prepare ourselves to listen from our Saviour “Well done, good and faithful servant!
PART 1: Pestilence as a sign of God’s judgment on a nation or a group of people
- Do not commit adultery (Matt 5:27-28)
- Let your thoughts be noble, right ,pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy.(Phil 4:8)
- Put off your former corrupt conduct (Eph 4:22-24)
- Do not commit violence . Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also (Matt 5: 38,39)
- God is sovereign over all. (Colossians 1:16-18)
- Man should not act prideful so as to display that he controls world and can achieve all. (James 4:14)
- Honor God’s anointed (Psalm 105:15)
- Be a vessel ready to lead people to the atonement made by Jesus (Romans 5:11)
- Do not allow anything to be idol in your life to steal God’s place. Do not be lovers of yourselves (2 Timothy 3:1-2)
PART 2: Pestilence to accomplish God’s righteous purposes on earth
- God knows all. His decision is final. God is the author of all power of the universe.
- When deep suffering threatens the foundation of faith, as was the case with Job, an assault on our faith can destroy us unless we are firmly rooted in God’s truth.
- In times of tragedy,we face the temptation of blaming God instead we should live in humility and wait for God to reveal Himself and His purposes.
- The struggle of faith is a personal one.
- Even man’s physical disability was in the plan of God so that the works of God should be revealed in him.
- Sickness to bring glory to the Lord.
- Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.
- God’s chastisement is for our good
- God’s chastisement is for the purpose that we may share His holiness
- God’s chastisement is that we yield peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it
- God’s afflictions corrects us to return from astray path
- God’s afflictions helps us to learn to keep Your Word and statutes
PART 3 : Pestilence as a sign that described the end times
- We should always conduct self examination and be ready for the end times.
- Take heed and do not be deceived ( Matthew 24: 4).
- Keep commandments to persevere ( Revelation 3 : 10 )
- Watch therefore, and pray always ( Luke 21: 36)
- Be in holy conduct and godliness to be prepared for the Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-12)

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