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When Will Jesus Return

Lakepointe Church · Rockwall, TX Preached Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 Luke 21:5-28

In this message from Luke 21 and Matthew 24, Pastor Josh walks through the three epochs of human history as Jesus described them in the Olivet Discourse, showing how the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD fulfilled Christ's prophecies precisely. He traces how the temple system, its sacrifices, priesthood, and curtain, pointed forward to Jesus as the final mediator, sacrifice, and intersection between God and humanity. The sermon calls believers to live as disciples who take no moment for granted, knowing that all of history is moving toward the return of Christ.

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Questions this sermon answers

When will Jesus return and what are the signs of the end times?

According to this sermon, Jesus gave four specific predictions in 33 AD: Jerusalem surrounded by armies, the temple destroyed stone by stone, judgment on the Jewish people, and their scattering among nations. All were fulfilled in 70 AD, proving his words are trustworthy signs pointing to his future return.

Why did Jesus say the Jewish temple would be destroyed?

This sermon teaches that the temple system, sacrifices, priests, and the Holy of Holies, was a 'type and shadow' pointing forward to Jesus. When Jesus died, the temple curtain tore, signaling the old system was complete. Jesus himself became the intersection between God and man, the final sacrifice and mediator.

Does it matter if I attend church if Jesus is coming back?

Pastor Josh emphasizes that when Christ returns, church attendance won't matter. What matters is whether you crossed a line of faith and became a disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples, not big crowds, so personal commitment to following him is what counts eternally.

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