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NASB | Luke 12:56 "You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 12:56 "You hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders)! You know how to analyze and intelligently interpret the appearance of the earth and sky [to forecast the weather], but why do you not intelligently interpret this present time? |
Bible Question (short): Let's analyze "this present time." |
Question (full): The following quote was written by Jeff Jacoby: "Jews, it is often said, are the canary in the coal mine of civilization. When they become the objects of savagery and hate, it means the air has been poisoned and an explosion is soon to come. If Europeans don't rise up and turn against the Jew-haters, the Jew-haters will rise up and turn against them." The Boston Globe 4/28/02 Mr. Jacoby has made observations and rightly concludes that the Jews seem to be a barometer of peace for the world. God's Word tells us that HE has chosen them; they are the "apple of His eye." (Zech 2:8) God tells us, "I make known the end from the beginning". (See Isa 46:9-11) He has given us signs from His Word that allows us to interpret "this present time." The secular press is able to recognize that the Jews are a special people and that they have a profound effect upon the world. Yet why does it seem that the Church is as ignorant as the scribes and other religious leaders in Jesus' day? "Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Ephesians 5:15-17 As believers, what things today can we identify that support "the days are evil?" What signs do we recognize that enable us to discern "this present time?" Perhaps if we start making a written list to refer to, (some of us need to see it in black and white before we process it!) we will be better equipped to respond in a God-honoring way rather than silence and complacency! It is interesting to note that when Satan is expelled from Heaven (Rev 12) he will be full of fury because HE "knows his time is short"! I we, as followers of Jesus, recognize that our time is short before the Lord returns, what should characterize our lives during "this present time?" Please support your answers from God's Word. |
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