During His time on earth, Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven using parables. In chapter 20 we learn the story of the workers in the vineyard. At first glance it seems a tale about an unjust landowner who pays his workers unfairly. But in actuality it’s a lesson on grace and how “the last shall be first, and the first last”. …
Matthew 24:34
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples asked what would be the sign of His coming and the end of the age. The Lord responded with a series of warnings of the things to look for which would signal His soon return. And like birth pains which grow in frequency and intensity before the delivery, when we see prophecy fulfilled at increasing speed, we know Jesus is on His way. Many prophecy experts agree that we are indeed living in the season of the Lord’s soon return. And the current convergence of signs means that we are the generation of which Jesus speaks. The generation that will not pass away before all these things take place. The fig tree is blooming, and Jesus is standing at the gate. Are you ready for His return?
