Luke 21:5-19
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In this challenging gospel, Jesus invites his followers to not just endure, but to keep up the purpose: living, loving, and being.
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When we hear Jesus’s apocalyptic talk, we often shut down. Which means we avoid hearing the good news itself.
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In Temple destruction and community division, Jesus paints a frightening picture with the reminder to not fear it.
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We hear Jesus talk about division and the destruction of the Temple with a sense of fear while he offers hope.
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The gospel challenges us to show up when it’s hard, not pretend false neutrality absolves us of any responsibility for the world around us.