NARRATOR: Jesus said to his disciples—
JESUS 1: As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In the days before the flood people were eating and drinking, marrying and being married, right up to the day Noah entered the ark. They suspected nothing before the flood came and destroyed them. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
JESUS 2: Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal; one will be taken and one will be left. Stay awake, therefore. You cannot know the day your Lord is coming.
JESUS 3: Be sure of this: If the owner of the house knew when the thief was coming he or she would keep a watchful eye and not allow the house to be broken into. You must be prepared in the same way. The Son of Man is coming at a time you do not know.
Matthew 24.37-44
Sunday Readings: 1 Isaiah 2.1-5; Romans 13.11-14; Matthew 24.37-44