Reference

Luke 21:5-38

Part of the uniqueness of Jesus is that he brought the three positions of authority in the nation of Israel together in one person. He is prophet, priest, and king. In our passage from Luke 21 this Sunday we will see the prophet side of him. In verses 5-38 he predicts two events. First the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple that happened about 38 years after his death and resurrection. Second his own return. Since he was so accurate concerning the first event, we can be sure that he is just a accurate regarding the second event.