With so many self-claimed and mutually supportive promotions of prophets, we are to be careful and must know how to judge their prophecies. Besides making sure they don't conflict with the Bible, there is one more criterion as illustrated by Jesus here. There must be recommended actions to take when the prophesized happens.
Lessons
- Face the realities of the situation and act wisely.
- eg when Jerusalem was surrounded, run away and stay out.
- It is difficult to go against the trend or against God's will
- The Jews were dispersed worldwide until 1948 when Israel was born again.
- It suggests that faith in God that all will end well and can provide strength during difficult times.
- The phrase "until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled" suggests both a historical context (the Roman siege) and an eschatological one (end times prophecy). It invites reflection on the long-term significance of events and the ultimate fulfillment of divine plans.
- Show compassion towards those who are most vulnerable in times of crisis.
- Prophecies are given for us to prepare for the challenging future. Any prophecy must provide the recommended actions as Jesus told in this passage.
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