1. Learning from fig trees (29-33)

Many of the signs of Jesus' coming happen in every generation, just as the trees bloom every spring. This is because every generation must get ready to meet Jesus. We may not be able to predict the date of Jesus' coming, but we can take changes in this world as reminders that the Kingdom of God is near. In a world where everything seems to be changing, we can root our lives in Jesus' word.

2. Don't get weighed down (34-38)

If we let ourselves become too absorbed with the worries, business, and pleasures of this world, we will not be ready for Jesus' coming. These things weigh down our hearts like spiritual concrete. Jesus told us to adopt an attitude of spiritual watchfulness and prayerfulness. Then we will be able to stand before Jesus without shame. Jesus spent his last week on earth teaching the word of God in the daytime and praying at night.


Application: Lord Jesus, thank you for giving us your words as the foundation of life in a changeable world. Please teach me watchfulness.
One Word: Be watchful, not weighed down