NARRATOR: Jesus was talking to his disciples in the temple area.
JESUS 1: There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars. On the earth nations will anguish, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the height of the waves.
JESUS 2: People will die of fright when they anticipate what is coming upon the earth. The powers of the heavens will be shaken.
JESUS 3: Then people will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with great power and glory.
JESUS 1: When these things happen, stand straight and lift up your heads, for your redemption is near at hand.
JESUS 2: Pay attention lest your hearts be depressed with hangovers, drunkenness, and everyday worries. Then that great day will come upon you suddenly like a snare, for it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the earth.
JESUS 3: Stay watchful, praying for strength to escape what will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.
Luke 21.25-28, 34-36
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 33.14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3.12—4.2; Luke 21.25-28, 34-36